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Re: [RC] [Consider This] Bad news for heavy riders and narrow horses - recklessheartranchThe "study" was only 8 horses, which is not a large enough # to be statistically relevant. Also, they fail to take into consideration the talent of the rider. Put an unbalanced "light" rider on a horse and I'm betting that horse will be more uncomfortable than the one carrying a heavier rider with better balance and coordination. Katrina From: Merri <mer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 2008/03/02 Sun PM 09:04:46 CST To: considerThis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] [Consider This] Bad news for heavy riders and narrow horses Horsetalk.co.nz - Full Article March 3, 2008 Researchers in the US have bad news for overweight horse riders. A study has found that horses who have to carry between 25 and 30 per cent of their bodyweight have more physical problems related to exercise than those who carry 20 percent or less. Horses carrying 30% body weight showed a significant increase in muscle soreness and muscle tightness scores. The changes were less marked when they carried 25% body weight. More... -- Posted By Merri to Consider This at 3/02/2008 08:03:00 PM Katrina O'Neal Reckless Heart Ranch 822 Estates Loop Priest River, ID 83856 (208)265-4837 recklessheartranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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