Cavalry History. The origin of the use of the horse as a means of transport goes back to prehistoric times. The fable of the centaurs, if the derivation from ~epretv, to goad, raiipos, bull, be accepted, would indicate the early existence of pastoral peoples living on horseback.
Among the most common causes of hip pain in women are: 1. Arthritis. The most common cause of chronic hip pain in women is arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear kind that affects many people as they age. âThe ball-and-socket joint starts to wear out,â Siegrist says.
1 Hip fractures â can cause sudden hip pain. These injuries can be serious and lead to major problems. Hip fractures are more common as people get older because falls are more likely and your bones become weaker. 2  Infection in the bones or joints.  Osteonecrosis of the hip (necrosis from loss of blood supply to the bone)