What are the chances of nearly dying in a barn fire and coming back to be a contender? Not just a contender, but on the short list for Horse of the Year, and the Olympics? If horses could talk, you could ask Neville Bardos, a Thoroughbred who has done just that, what it's like to be a hero. Whether Neville wins Horse of the Year will be announced tonight at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) convention. Click here to read the New York Times story on Neville's near-death experience and recovery. Click here for the Horse Junkies United story on Neville's fiery and crafty personality. Above, the Neville Bardos Syndicate's video update, includinging one of Neville's dressage workouts (about 3:30 into the clip). Below, Neville performing at the 2010 Rolex.
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01/13/2012
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