Re: Big bone vs small bone

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-06-25 19:56:19 EDT, niccolai_m@yahoo.com writes:

<< I thought that bone failure in track horses can be directly attributed
 to poor conditioning and loss of form leading to higher than normal
 loading as the horse tires. Regardless of how strong the bone is, if
 the horse looses form the mathematics of the mechanics makes failure a
 high probability. Most failures I've seen of tendons also point to
 lack of condition as a cause. However I'm willing to admit that I may
 be all wet here, not my balliwick. >>

I agree.  I am just curious (and do not know the answer, and likely never
will, since it is impossible to measure bone on dead horses of yesteryear) as
to whether there is more breakdown now, and whether bone is finer now.  I
still think it is a minor contributor, compared to lack of condition.

Heidi