The horse’s cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Series 2 – Friday 8th August with Nicole O’Malley and Sarah Coombs
In this week’s episode of Horses Explained, Nicole is joined by equine vet and endurance specialist, Sarah Coombs. They will explore how the horse’s heart and lungs work together to keep all the other body systems working, how horses have a secret weapon to get extra oxygen in a hurry, and how to promote cardiovascular and respiratory health in our day-to-day management of horses.
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