Healthy Support Beams: Keeping horses’ hooves manicured is a very important job

Horses are strong, powerful animals, but their greatest strength and weakness lies in their hooves.

The Georgia Farm Bureau introduces us to the skilled professionals who keep these horses performing their best.

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