athletic

In the world of high-level athletic prospects—in which teams are scouring every corner of the globe for younger and younger potential stars—there is inevitably a question about Dabone’s listed age.

These horses occasionally answered the call of nature, creating a bacteria-filled environment that required the athletic trainer to keep a supply of tetanus shots on hand, to be administered when players’ wounds broke the skin.

This should take place under the supervision of a coach or athletic trainer, he says.

But I’ve come to not only tolerate my sons’ athletics—these activities, and the communities surrounding them, have truly enriched our lives.

He has incredible arm talent, which is different, and he is so athletic.