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This brings up a good subject I have been meaning to pose to RC - what types of sun eye protection do people use and why? I'd like to start riding in shades but wonder what people find are best.

 

Kristen

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From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amber B Fort
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 3:56 PM
To: Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] Did you know??

Hiya,

I just got back from the eye doctor.  My first consultation for having my eyes fixed.  I am severly near sighted (blind as a bat, yes, legally without lenses) and was hoping to be able to have lasix done. 

Found out that not only am I blind (already knew that) but that I have CATERACTS (OMG) at the age of 38 (GASP!!!)  So I am having the cateracts removed and the new lense implants put in.

To keep this endurance related and the real reason I am posting.... Did you know that sun exposure can cause cateracts, and also cortisone type drugs, steroids, etc.? 

All of us horse addicted people should be wearing sun glass/shades while out enjoying our equine activities.

I had no clue that this could happen.  I have been riding 'forever' and only in the past 5-6 years using sunglasses and/or cap w/visor.

STILL IN SHOCK OVER THIS ONE.

Amber Fort
Knight Hawk Ranch
"Performance with out parameters"
Home to the Black Arabian stallions:
Kaysa Jerry (72% CMK)
Black Streak (Pure Polish)

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