Two-time Olympic gold medalist dressage mount Salinero will not be competing at the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games due to ongoing complications from having injured his withers, according to his owner, trainer, and rider Anky van Grunsven of the Netherlands.

"As long as it hurts to have a saddle on him, he won't be ridden," van Grunsven said.

Swelling and sensitivity in the withers seemed to have appeared suddenly overnight two months ago, according to van Grunsven. She said after an initial exam, veterinarians estimated a three-week down time. "But unfortunately, he's just not getting much better," she said.

In fact, the situation actually worsened, with the development of an infection in the area. "The withers get really hot from being infected," she said. "We keep the area cool with compresses, but overnight it just heats up again

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