The importance of rest and restoring the body comes into play here in the Northern Hemisphere as winter heads into full swing. Time off is not a bad thing, although it’s importance is often overlooked.

https://nouvelleresearch.com/index.php/articles/1339-equine-health-and-the-importance-of-the-off-season

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