The Making of a Champion presented by Boehringer Ingelheim
Roper Profiles
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It takes a team to keep top horses performing at their best. In this feature presented by Boehringer Ingelheim, follow three high-level equine athletes and their teams for an inside look at what it takes to keep them in winning form.
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