26 July 2008

jonesville, la. teen 'critically injured' in new mexico bull riding event

via the dead pelican

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Louisiana bull rider Corbin Carpenter is bucked off a bull and then trampled
on Friday morning at McGee Park during the National High School Finals Rodeo.(Lindsay Pierce/The Daily Times)

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By James Monteleone The Daily Times
Article Launched: 07/25/2008 11:45:22 PM MDT
excerpt:
FARMINGTON — A Louisiana bull rider was critically injured Friday afternoon after being thrown from a bucking bull and stomped unconscious by the animal.
Corbin Carpenter, 17, of Jonesville, La., was thrown from his bull about 12:15 p.m. Friday while competing at the National High School Finals Rodeo.
"He appeared to have been kicked in the back of the head when he came off his bull," said rodeo doctor Chris Miller of Kansas Orthopaedic Services. "On the floor of the arena, it was apparent he had a serious spinal cord injury."
Carpenter was taken to San Juan Regional Medical Center, where he received emergency back surgery, Miller said.
Before surgery, the teen reported he could feel nurses moving his leg, a positive sign, the rodeo doctor said.
"It's very possible that he can recover full or partial functions. It's really impossible to tell at this point what the extent of any permanent injuries may be," Miller said. "We want to hope for the best but be realistically prepared for the worst." ~ read more
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UPDATE: young bull rider continues recovery; still serious - sun-news, las cruces, new mexico
young bull rider continues recovery; still serious - the daily times, farmington, new mexico
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UPDATE: injured bull rider remains in serious condition

excerpt:

Carpenter's mother witnessed the accident Friday, and his father and sister flew into town Friday night from Louisiana, Rodrigue said. The family is staying in the community until Carpenter is released from the hospital.

"They could be here anywhere from three weeks to a month before they can move Corbin," he said. "It will still be several days before they can figure out how much damage there is."

Tres Rios High School Rodeo Association committee members have set up an account. Donations are being accepted in the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association Donation Account for Corbin Carpenter at any Citizens Bank location or at the information center at McGee Park. ~ read more

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see also
daily-times sports blog - louie st. george iii
that's a wrap
excerpt:
With Corbin Carpenter still in serious condition, the good folks at McGee started collecting money tonight. Incredibly, in one night, they raised more than $12,000 in cash. One night. That's stunning to me. Corbin apparently was doing a bit better Saturday, though he still faces a lengthy rehab process in the weeks and months ahead. He was moving his hands, a very good sign. I had the chance to talk to a few contestants on the Louisiana team, and it's evident Corbin has a very solid support team. Again, we'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
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sat. morning nhsfr results
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all the excitement that accompanies the national high school finals rodeo
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scary injury mutes morning show
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see also
gannett/the town talk
reader submitted:
buckeye student goes to national high schools finals rodeo
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jonesville, louisiana is also home to 2000 and 2003 professional bull riders world champion chris shivers.
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last updated 8:13 am cdt saturday 02 august 2008
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