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Re: [RC] [Consider This] Bad news for heavy riders and narrow horses - recklessheartranch

The "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...

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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

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