Uh oh! Photo courtesy of Hamel Eventing.
Corvett wants to know why his mom has these weird wings! Badminton-bound Emily Hamel took a funky step in the barn on Tuesday of this week, and an MRI showed a large tear on the lateral meniscus and a small tear on the medial side. Her meniscus flipped over underneath her knee cap, which is incredibly painful. She’s off to surgery today (wish her luck!), and apparently the doctor is hopeful that the surgery will be quick and her recovery simple. With some grit and determination, Badminton is still a possibility! Eventers are tough, so we will keep our fingers crossed that we get to see Corvett springing three feet over those big fences in England soon.
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By the time David O’Connor retired from competition in 2004, he had won every color of olympic medal in Eventing, including an individual gold at the 2000 games with Custom Made, as well as multiple medals from Pan American Games. He continued to be a force in the equestrian world, and has coached many riders to success at the top level. Get all the details about his fascinating life with this article from Sidelines. [Unbridled with David O’Connor]
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