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  "textContent": "Helping a horse lose slim down can be challenging, but it’s absolutely essential if they’re overweight.Having an overweight horse can be incredibly stressful and you’ll find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about how you can help them to lose weight. Obesity in horses increases the risk of of many health problems, including laminitis, equine metabolic syndrome and joint pain, which makes losing the excess weight all the more […]",
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