Most of the horses in rural Guatemala walk 20 to 30 kilometers a day carrying firewood or crops, and help their owners earn an average of $100 to $150 US dollars per month. Veterinary care for can be prohibitively expensive or non-existent. A group of veterinarians headed by Dr Rob Franklin, co-founder of #FullBucket, recently returned from volunteering while introducing new procedures for wound care, farriery, and dental care to local veterinarians, veterinary students and farmers. For more info on the project and how you can help www.FullBucket.org
Guatemalan Pack Horses Receive Much Needed Healthcare & Nutrition
December 5, 2014 by EquineVIP
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