Re: Odds of avoiding osteoporosis?

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Something I forgot to mention to you: I am quite a bit younger than you are, and I have osteoporosis and arthritis. I got it from a popular drug therapy I was on in 1998, called Lupron.

Anyhow, I have four wonderful horses. I didn't realize you had them too. I haven't stopped riding by any means. I just do what my pain allows me to do. Riding is an excellent form of exercise, and works various joints and muscles. Working these joints helps provide lubrication to keep them functioning well. If you had severe crippling osteoporosis then yes I might say ride only on a leadline or on a very slow, short, safe horse. But as far as I know that's not the case with you.

Since you don't even have a diagnosis of osteo, and you're physically active and healthy otherwise, there's no need I can see to stop riding. You'd probably do yourself more harm than good, both physically and mentally. Plus the horses would miss you. :-)

If it makes you feel better, purchase some shinguards and a body vest that barrel racers wear. They sell them in the Jeffers tack catalog (800-533-3377) and are good prices. Or you can get a gently used body vest for a steal in your local want ads. These devices will help prevent impact upon a fall. Most of my riding is confined to the soft indoor or outdoor ring, with plenty of sand. Simply riding in a ring, yard, etc shouldn't be hazardous. If you're jumping, eventing, or racing, you'd have more risk of injury...but if not, remember you can go as fast or slow as you like and stay at a pace you feel comfortable at.

I have some pictures of my gang online, take a look if you want. http://www.angelfire.com/emo/horsephotos

Take Care

Kas

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