Sarah, Just out of curiosity, what percentage of these kids are diagnosed
vs. occult? (Just thinking of Pistol Pete with Marfans who collapsed in
middle age after a career in professional sports undiagnosed. Is that
common or is that the exception?)

All our equestrian competitive youths probably don't won't to hear the
"don't compete in extreme heat" message. I know I would be very reluctant
to pull out of a competition and forfeit my entry fees once I've shown up.
That takes a lot of discipline and maturity (which I'm still trying to
develop!).

Our summer show season in the Midwest with weather complicated by dark wool
jackets and protective vests often makes me feel I'm combating "extreme
heat". Perhaps this article should be passed along to all of our judges and
TDs since they often seem reluctant to excuse jackets for both dressage and
stadium rounds. Just a thought.

Anyway interesting reading. Thanks for sharing. Lyn