Re: [RC]   there is no way that young and small a body can ride astride a hor... - Dbeverly4
 
In a message dated 10/24/2002 10:47:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, FASTGraphic@xxxxxx writes: 
 
<<However, the data on the 
effects of long-duration stress apply quite well. >> 
 
Perhaps we should wonder why you get so stressed riding your horse????  It is  
very relaxing for me and my children.  :o) 
  
 
I think Joe is referring to stress on joints, muscles, tendons, etc.  Speaking as someone who has blown both of my ankles while endurance riding.....he may be on to something.  Granted I waited until I was in my 40s to do the real damage. 
 
Sylvia 
 
 
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