Re: Horse Height & Bone

["Mia Nalias" <arabs2go@hotmail.com>]

Hi Frank,
When you say something like "please stand down a bit", I interpret that 
as either "get off your high horse" or "settle down, don't get excited" 
- I'm not sure which, but either one seemed an overreaction to Susan's 
clarification of her statements.  Similarly when you said "don't throw 
statistics at me", it shows that you seem unaware of their importance in 
science and technology. Yes, I'm aware that sometimes statistical tests 
are selected that are less powerful just so folks can say there was 
statistical relevance. But allow Susan to describe her work in whatever 
way she feels appropriate so we can all decide how to interpret her 
results.
>>    All opinions, scientifically researched or not, are not 
>>inherently valid.
>>They're just "opinions".
I disagree with you there, and refer you to my previous post to you. 
There is a difference between an opinion and scientifically defensible 
result. However, sometimes the outcome is the same, ie. opinions may be 
validated by scientific results. Other times, opinions may be absolutely 
wrong - perhaps proven so scientifically. Folks can waste a lot of time, 
money and horses by following incorrect hearsay.

I get the sense you are a good horseman, and I'm not knocking you on 
that.  Just let science help us where it can, and encourage any research 
that will benefit endurance in the long run (I'm sure you do).
Mia 



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