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> Isn't this too extreme? Surely this "growth plate" issue,etc also applies 
> to humans,or other critters. Young horses gallop in the pasture all the 
> time. A horse that can't be cantered is pretty useless.If we have to wait 
> six years...

It's not too extreme if you want to have a hardy horse
into its 30s.  With today's medical knowledge and abilities
that is not all that uncommon.

Back when horses seldom made their teens and were used
as tools rather than toys, horses were started as soon as
possible to get the maximum use out of them.  They died
before chronic physical issues had a chance to run their
course.

Yes, it applies to people as well.  The damage done to kids
who are drilled to become future super athletes is yet to
be discovered.

Horses cantering in the pasture are doing so totally under
their own direction, balance and weight.  Put a 150 pound
rider on them and the kinetic energy factor alone is quite
demanding even when not taking the human's balance
influence and control into effect.

Marv "A computer beat me at chess once and I beat it
for the rest of the day." Walker
Horse Info & Training Videos: http://MarvWalker.com



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