Aortic Rupture Suspected in Olympic Show Jumper’s Death
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
January 17, 2013
Show jumper Wonderboy III likely died from a cardiac condition leading to aortic rupture, his owner says.
Show jumper Wonderboy III likely died from a cardiac condition leading to aortic rupture, his owner says.
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