-----Original Message-----
From: Carolyn Burgess [mailto:carolyn_burgess@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 7:38 PM
To: bgloverhrsewmn@hotmail.com; Ridecamp List
Subject: RC: Re: re; Glucosamine discussion
From: Carolyn Burgess [mailto:carolyn_burgess@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 7:38 PM
To: bgloverhrsewmn@hotmail.com; Ridecamp List
Subject: RC: Re: re; Glucosamine discussion
When talking about these types of supplements, and saying should we be
competing these horses if they need these kinds of supplements, how many of us
start our day of riding by taking 2 Advil? Now, why don't we apply these
same standards to ourselves, and not compete because we are not
physically in the condition to perform? Because these medications are
available to make us have fun even though our bodies aren't quite up to
it. And the same applies to our animals. If they are up for it,
and want to do it, what is wrong with making them more comfortable so they can
perform like they want to. And many of us have animals who want to work,
but they just need a little help to be able to work more comfortably.
Carolyn Burgess
carolyn_burgess@hotmail.com
----- Original Message -----From: beth gloverSent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 8:00 PMTo: ridecamp@endurance.netSubject: RC: re; Glucosamine discussionI agree with Sandy. I am thinking about what my 12 year old mare is going to be like when she retires. I feed a vitamin and "flexion" supplement as part of the diet, hoping that it will help maintain her health and comfort long after she stops going on rides. Maybe it won't help, but I feel I'm asking a lot, so I should at least try. In a similar way, I worm her regularly to prevent long term health complications. I don't consider this an attempt to outperform anyone on any particular ride. (I also take Calcium, and glucosamine, hoping that I'll have strong bones, and useable joints when I'm in my Senior years, and maybe I'll be outriding some of my competition!) Beth
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