Des études démontrent que plus de 60 % de nos chevaux de sport ont des signes d’inflammation pulmonaire, même les chevaux qui ne toussent pas !
La pollution de l’air qui entoure votre cheval est responsable de cette observation.
Uniquement l’air le plus pur et le plus propre est assez bon pour votre cheval.
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