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Location: Oklahoma | I'm hoping this isn't too off topic...
Will she get to write a monthly column for BHN like Sherry was doing? This was my first year of getting BHN in about seven years so I'm just curious if the current world champ always writes for the following year. | |
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| I guess for me... I've never had business dealings with her, I've never spoke to her, I've never seen her in person... But she just won the world and we can talk as much as smack as we want but no one's gonna touch her excitement and what kinda people are we, if we truly wanna steal someone's happiness?
I like that she wore helmets, shes breaking down some of the negative stigma behind it. I'm sure she made money off it but isn't that what all sponsors do? She just killed two birds with one stone... she addressed an ongoing controversial issue and also gained a sponsor. To me, that's a smart business decision.
I am not a huge Fallon fan nor am I a hater. I loved watching her story about Chuck Taylor and she was the first one I saw with those gypsy tail things. I love bright colors and that is my "style." I own all the color block polos, piles of rainbow colored reins and a few super bright shirts. Now I don't have the designers at my disposal or the cash to spend more but I would if I could.
Maybe that's her style, bright, loud colors just as plaid and blue jeans may be someone else's. Dare to be Different  | |
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| stayceem - 2014-12-15 4:24 PM
I guess for me... I've never had business dealings with her, I've never spoke to her, I've never seen her in person... But she just won the world and we can talk as much as smack as we want but no one's gonna touch her excitement and what kinda people are we, if we truly wanna steal someone's happiness?
I like that she wore helmets, shes breaking down some of the negative stigma behind it. I'm sure she made money off it but isn't that what all sponsors do? She just killed two birds with one stone... she addressed an ongoing controversial issue and also gained a sponsor. To me, that's a smart business decision.
I am not a huge Fallon fan nor am I a hater. I loved watching her story about Chuck Taylor and she was the first one I saw with those gypsy tail things. I love bright colors and that is my "style." I own all the color block polos, piles of rainbow colored reins and a few super bright shirts. Now I don't have the designers at my disposal or the cash to spend more but I would if I could.
Maybe that's her style, bright, loud colors just as plaid and blue jeans may be someone else's. Dare to be Different
ETA - also all the excitement (good and bad) behind Taylor, didn't change the views I have for the others. I will always be a huge Lisa & Louie fan, Mary & Latte, Kaley and Cowboy, Sherry and Stingray, Christy and Movin fan... I was just as excited to watch them run. I also got a few new favorites like Nancy Hunter! Christine Laughlin (I am sad we didn't see her sorrel again). I cant leave any of them out but I was on the edge of my seat watching all of them. | |
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| I really never post on here but I have not seen this video posted on here anywhere and really think it is something people should probably see before speculating about her helmet use. From what I have read/watched in interviews over the NFR this year, I have gleaned that Fallon Taylor was approached by the owners of Slick By Design and asked if she could throw a helmet on for one round just to raise awareness because of AQHA's rule change. She said she tried it on and was basically like, "hey ya, I can do this, totally". It was NOT her intention to keep wearing helmets after that round. In fact she jokingly mentioned in an interview that if you are in Las Vegas and needing a helmet, you basically have to buy it from her because she bought the city out of helmets in an attempt to find helmets to match all her outfits. The helmet she wore for round three was also designed by Glam and Grit ( so for people saying she is disrespecting her sponsors by wearing helmets, they are wrong. Her headgear sponsor endorsed that decision and is apparently going to be designing helmets now along with their hats. Plus she totally rocked the hats when she wasn't running). Then apparently she was approached by a little girl and was asked to wear a helmet again in the next round and so she did. She also decided that after wearing these helmets, it was the best decision for her. She said that she didn't realize that in order to have a hat tight enough to compete in, it was really affecting her as she has screw holes in her head and that was uncomfortable. Plus she has had a major head injury. She said that wearing the helmet is a lot more comfortable and she can see a lot better. She also says in the interview I will attach a link to, that she plans on wearing helmets from now on. In another interview she also mentioned that she is disappointed in herself for not doing this as soon as she had her horrific accident/head injury.
Now, in regards to her outfit use. I am reading a lot of comments of people saying she is an attention hog, she does it for publicity, she does it for money blah blah blah. Has anyone stopped to think that maybe she does it, mostly because she enjoys it and wants to, and just happens to get money and publicity from it?? I personally am a nobody, I do barrel race and do have success with my horses in the higher D's and the lower D's, but at the end of the day, at this point I am really a nobody. But I enjoy dressing up, I enjoy colour coordinating my horses and wearing crazy colours, and putting gypsy tails in their manes and tails. I adore bling and coloured pants and I do it only because I like to do it and I like how it looks. I've been that way my entire life. I'm basically a non-famous, less cool Fallon Taylor in regards to my style. Nobody pays me to do it, I don't do it because I want the attention, I do it simply because that is who I am. I like knowing that at the end of the day, even if my run sucked, I looked good and at least the pictures will turn out lol. In an interview I saw as well, on National Finals Tonight, the one guy on there (he commentated the barrel racing I believe) has been Fallon's friend for years and he said something along the lines of, "I remember you Fallon, as a youngster, you have been this way your whole life. I remember one time at Houston and we went on an amusement ride, and you had your fringe shirt on as you were running right after, and it got all caught up in the ride chains and I had to get you untangled" So that just goes to show that she has been that way her whole life! It is not a publicity stunt or a money grab, it is a personality and a style, that just happens to garner attention and money. You can not blame her for that.
Also, people saying it is selfish and unfair because she outshines and overshadows the others. Well, they could all do the same, they could wear coloured pants, start clothing lines etc, but maybe it isn't their personality or style, and you can't blame them for that either. I think it is selfish of people to say Fallon is being selfish, as she is just being true to herself, and there is nothing more refreshing in this world than someone who is truly being themselves and living their own life.
And lastly, in regards to the debate about how she is sending mixed signals because she only runs in the helmet. Now I do agree with this to an extent, but at the same time, how many of us helmet wearers (yes I am a helmet wearer) actually wear them all the time? Many only put them on to run. Sure it is sending a bit of a mixed signal, but I don't see it as her or anyone that does it being a hypocrite. The danger involved in running barrels is way higher than the danger involved in just riding (even though yes, the danger in that is high too). I do personally think you are being very dumb to get on a young horse EVER without a helmet though, running or not, but that is just my opinion.
Also, there has been some mention of some bad practices in the past, I don't know much about them, don't really care to either, but all I am going to say about that is that people do change and people do grow up! We all have made mistakes and done things in our past we aren't proud of. Also, there are three sides to every story....... yours, the other persons and the truth.
So, I applaud Fallon for all she has done for this sport and the barriers she is willing to break down, and could not be more thrilled that she is our World Champion! (I do though, hope Lisa and Louie can pull it off one day too, she is so deserving as well) Also, all of these things I have stated as coming from Fallon have all been seen in an interview directly from Fallon, not just hear say.
Here are some links to two very good interviews you should all watch before having an opinion, in my opinion lol
Fallon Talks helmet safety and the initiative behind it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5wp69tH9UA
Fallon Taylor on National Finals Tonight, she starts at 19 mins and ends at 40 mins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-7nMKoETn0
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Location: Kansas | IceyBarrels - 2014-12-15 4:38 PM I really never post on here but I have not seen this video posted on here anywhere and really think it is something people should probably see before speculating about her helmet use. From what I have read/watched in interviews over the NFR this year, I have gleaned that Fallon Taylor was approached by the owners of Slick By Design and asked if she could throw a helmet on for one round just to raise awareness because of AQHA's rule change. \ Other than a statement that was not by AQHA I have seen nothing about the rule change for next year. It is not on AQHA'S website and was not a proposed rule change that passed earlier this year. The only helmet rule change for next year that I have heard of is that all youth riding in English flat classes must wear an approved helmet. This change was annouced over a year ago. Anyone jumping has been required to wear approved helmets for years in AQHA. Seems strange of High Point to ask Fallon to wear a helmet instead of Michelle since she rides for them. If that was the case she should also have been wearing a helmet
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| My 2 cents .. that isn't really worth 2 cents.
Fallon is Fallon. I personally don't like the attire .. but that's me. I'm more conservative as a person. I do recall once at Houston rodeo she wore some silver colored pants when she was younger. So I wasn't surprised to see her return to some wild outfits.
As for the helmet … each to their own.
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| I found that strange as well, about Michelle not wearing it, but I have no idea the circumstances surrounding it other than what came directly out of Fallon's mouth in this interview. I also don't know anything about the rule change. Here is the interview where she says that the owners of Slick By Design asked her to wear it because of the AQHA rule change. I really don't think she'd lie as that would most definitely bite her in the butt.....
Here is the interview where she talks about it. It is the same interview I posted before, but the part about helmets starts at 23:29 to 24:55.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-7nMKoETn0
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Location: Texas | I don't know Fallon. I'm not a fan of Fallon. I was so hoping for Christy and Movin or Sherry and Stingray would win each round.
That being said... What is the big deal if she wears an outfit you don't like? I don't think you hop in your trailer and change every time someone thinks what you are wearing is ugly. You would NEVER be able to please everyone. Some people think how Cervi dresses is "boring" some people thing it is "professional" or "Classy". Even she, in a very basic outfit, is criticized about her clothing by some.
Who cares if she is wearing a helmet for money or safety. It is her choice. Even if she is doing it for sponsors, whether she likes it or not she is breaking down walls for people who want to wear helmets but don't want to be out of place. Or for kids that think they look like idiots with a helmet on, now they have something to say when someone says "Who wears a helmet?". *Ahem* Fallon Taylor the World Champion Barrel Racer in 2014. Have a nice day.
Another thing, she was not the only contestant that was posting pictures of herself on FB telling people to vote for them for best dressed! I saw at least 3 others throwing themselves out there trying to get votes. If we are going to call down one for it we might as well call them all out.
OH! and what does it matter if she "outshines" everyone else. If THEY were really cared as much as you, they would be doing something to get noticed more. Instead they keep doing their own thing with their own style... and that is all Fallon is doing. Every time I have seen a picture or video of her something is Flash, bling, wild, crazy, or out of the norm.
If we are going to talk about her business dealings.. Is she really the only one at the NFR that may or may not have done some shady stuff? What about everything that happened with Latte?
I just know that the more yall gripe and complain about her... I like her even more. She is smart. Get everyone in an uproar over clothes, helmets, hats, or whatever else yall want to complain about. She gets all of the free publicity she can handle. | |
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Location: Where I am happiest | IceyBarrels - 2014-12-15 4:38 PM I really never post on here but I have not seen this video posted on here anywhere and really think it is something people should probably see before speculating about her helmet use. From what I have read/watched in interviews over the NFR this year, I have gleaned that Fallon Taylor was approached by the owners of Slick By Design and asked if she could throw a helmet on for one round just to raise awareness because of AQHA's rule change. She said she tried it on and was basically like, "hey ya, I can do this, totally". It was NOT her intention to keep wearing helmets after that round. In fact she jokingly mentioned in an interview that if you are in Las Vegas and needing a helmet, you basically have to buy it from her because she bought the city out of helmets in an attempt to find helmets to match all her outfits. The helmet she wore for round three was also designed by Glam and Grit ( so for people saying she is disrespecting her sponsors by wearing helmets, they are wrong. Her headgear sponsor endorsed that decision and is apparently going to be designing helmets now along with their hats. Plus she totally rocked the hats when she wasn't running ). Then apparently she was approached by a little girl and was asked to wear a helmet again in the next round and so she did. She also decided that after wearing these helmets, it was the best decision for her. She said that she didn't realize that in order to have a hat tight enough to compete in, it was really affecting her as she has screw holes in her head and that was uncomfortable. Plus she has had a major head injury. She said that wearing the helmet is a lot more comfortable and she can see a lot better. She also says in the interview I will attach a link to, that she plans on wearing helmets from now on. In another interview she also mentioned that she is disappointed in herself for not doing this as soon as she had her horrific accident/head injury. Now, in regards to her outfit use. I am reading a lot of comments of people saying she is an attention hog, she does it for publicity, she does it for money blah blah blah. Has anyone stopped to think that maybe she does it, mostly because she enjoys it and wants to, and just happens to get money and publicity from it?? I personally am a nobody, I do barrel race and do have success with my horses in the higher D's and the lower D's, but at the end of the day, at this point I am really a nobody. But I enjoy dressing up, I enjoy colour coordinating my horses and wearing crazy colours, and putting gypsy tails in their manes and tails. I adore bling and coloured pants and I do it only because I like to do it and I like how it looks. I've been that way my entire life. I'm basically a non-famous, less cool Fallon Taylor in regards to my style. Nobody pays me to do it, I don't do it because I want the attention, I do it simply because that is who I am. I like knowing that at the end of the day, even if my run sucked, I looked good and at least the pictures will turn out lol. In an interview I saw as well, on National Finals Tonight, the one guy on there (he commentated the barrel racing I believe ) has been Fallon's friend for years and he said something along the lines of, "I remember you Fallon, as a youngster, you have been this way your whole life. I remember one time at Houston and we went on an amusement ride, and you had your fringe shirt on as you were running right after, and it got all caught up in the ride chains and I had to get you untangled" So that just goes to show that she has been that way her whole life! It is not a publicity stunt or a money grab, it is a personality and a style, that just happens to garner attention and money. You can not blame her for that. Also, people saying it is selfish and unfair because she outshines and overshadows the others. Well, they could all do the same, they could wear coloured pants, start clothing lines etc, but maybe it isn't their personality or style, and you can't blame them for that either. I think it is selfish of people to say Fallon is being selfish, as she is just being true to herself, and there is nothing more refreshing in this world than someone who is truly being themselves and living their own life. And lastly, in regards to the debate about how she is sending mixed signals because she only runs in the helmet. Now I do agree with this to an extent, but at the same time, how many of us helmet wearers (yes I am a helmet wearer ) actually wear them all the time? Many only put them on to run. Sure it is sending a bit of a mixed signal, but I don't see it as her or anyone that does it being a hypocrite. The danger involved in running barrels is way higher than the danger involved in just riding (even though yes, the danger in that is high too ). I do personally think you are being very dumb to get on a young horse EVER without a helmet though, running or not, but that is just my opinion. Also, there has been some mention of some bad practices in the past, I don't know much about them, don't really care to either, but all I am going to say about that is that people do change and people do grow up! We all have made mistakes and done things in our past we aren't proud of. Also, there are three sides to every story....... yours, the other persons and the truth. So, I applaud Fallon for all she has done for this sport and the barriers she is willing to break down, and could not be more thrilled that she is our World Champion! (I do though, hope Lisa and Louie can pull it off one day too, she is so deserving as well ) Also, all of these things I have stated as coming from Fallon have all been seen in an interview directly from Fallon, not just hear say. Here are some links to two very good interviews you should all watch before having an opinion, in my opinion lol Fallon Talks helmet safety and the initiative behind it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5wp69tH9UA Fallon Taylor on National Finals Tonight, she starts at 19 mins and ends at 40 mins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-7nMKoETn0
Thank's for those links. I particularly enjoyed the last one at Gold Coast with Donny Gay and Joe Beaver.
And you know, when I see some say it's not fair to the other competitors that it's all about Fallon and they are in the shadows. Wellllll come on! It's not like they dont have the same opportunities! If even one of them would have worn a helmet, even just one night, instant being talked about!! Wear some brighter clothes, win rounds, ect ect. Appearantly Fallon has always been "Flamboyant" and just as they said in that tape,and I saw it first hand in that sports bar. People, spectators LOVE it!! Rodeo needs all the fans..........and they are also right, I fully remimber the gold lame pants and sequins. Go back and look at Martha Josey also. Jeans were NOT allowed...................................... so again....You Go Fallon!! | |
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Location: Where I am happiest | pinx05 - 2014-12-15 5:58 PM I don't know Fallon. I'm not a fan of Fallon. I was so hoping for Christy and Movin or Sherry and Stingray would win each round.
That being said... What is the big deal if she wears an outfit you don't like? I don't think you hop in your trailer and change every time someone thinks what you are wearing is ugly. You would NEVER be able to please everyone. Some people think how Cervi dresses is "boring" some people thing it is "professional" or "Classy". Even she, in a very basic outfit, is criticized about her clothing by some.
Who cares if she is wearing a helmet for money or safety. It is her choice. Even if she is doing it for sponsors, whether she likes it or not she is breaking down walls for people who want to wear helmets but don't want to be out of place. Or for kids that think they look like idiots with a helmet on, now they have something to say when someone says "Who wears a helmet?". *Ahem* Fallon Taylor the World Champion Barrel Racer in 2014. Have a nice day.
Another thing, she was not the only contestant that was posting pictures of herself on FB telling people to vote for them for best dressed! I saw at least 3 others throwing themselves out there trying to get votes. If we are going to call down one for it we might as well call them all out.
OH! and what does it matter if she "outshines" everyone else. If THEY were really cared as much as you, they would be doing something to get noticed more. Instead they keep doing their own thing with their own style... and that is all Fallon is doing. Every time I have seen a picture or video of her something is Flash, bling, wild, crazy, or out of the norm.
If we are going to talk about her business dealings.. Is she really the only one at the NFR that may or may not have done some shady stuff? What about everything that happened with Latte?
I just know that the more yall gripe and complain about her... I like her even more. She is smart. Get everyone in an uproar over clothes, helmets, hats, or whatever else yall want to complain about. She gets all of the free publicity she can handle.
Thankyou!! You said everything I was thinking but didnt take the time to type it all out. The Latte deal also isnt the only one,there is also Christi Loflin and Carlee Pierce to. I also agree with you, the more hate I see spewed, the more I like her. I find it all so very very sad and senceless to tear one down thats on the same team. Really? Do women have to keep proving over and over again just how catty and hatefull they really are? | |
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Location: Where I am happiest | As far as the AQHA deal I don't know. I do know though that I took my horse to two clinics last summer and the clinician made all those under the age of 18 to wear a helmet. It was mandatory as per her insurance. | |
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Location: Tenn. | Here is a screen shot of what ProRodeo.com posted on their FB page on Dec. 7th regarding the AQHA helmet rule change.
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Location: Tenn. | Here is what it says....
"Hey! We got a clarification from the AQHA on the 12th - check it out
From AQHA, we want to congratulate Fallon on her Wrangler NFR success so far. Just to make sure the record is correct, AQHA does not currently require helmets in AQHA speed-event classes (nor is there a rule in the planning stages). We apologize for any confusion caused in the heat of a great winning run. As always, if you have questions about AQHA rules, please feel free to call us at any time.
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The American Quarter Horse Association is changing their rules. Barrel racers 18 years and younger must now wear a helmet while competing. Tonight's #WranglerNFR barrel racing round winner Fallon Taylor has had a head injury in the past. Taylor was not planning on wearing a helmet tonight, but today at an autograph session a little girl brought Fallon her own personal helmet and ask her to wear it. Here's Taylor with that helmet taking a victory lap tonight..."
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Location: Kansas | Thank you for posting the clarification. I thought it strange that it wasn't on the AQHA site and that no one who shows AQHA had even heard about it. | |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | Just for the record. FT wasn't the first barrel racer to run in a Helmet at the NFR.
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Location: Woodstown, NJ | I grew up during a time when no western riders wore helmets. Heck, half the time we didn't even wear shoes! But then we learned. When I had a child and she started riding, I made her wear one. She'd often be the only one at a barrel race with a helmet. But she never resisted. It was normal for her. You put on a bridle. You put on a helmet. However, I still rode without one. I said they were uncomfortable. I said it interfered with my peripheral vision. I even said I couldn't hear with it on! But my hypocrisy nagged at me. So I got myself one. The day I got off my horse and was cooling him off and was getting ready to put him away and go across the street to get the mail and my daughter said, "Mom, you know you still have your helmet on," was the day I had to admit all my excuses were bullcrap. The real reason I didn't like wearing one is because, let's face it, they're dorky looking. Lucky thing I got over my vanity because a couple of years later I fell off my horse, broke my back in two places and my head bounced twice. BOUNCED. And I didn't even get a headache. (I'm still recuperating from the back, a year-and-a-half later.)
And now we see the world champ, Fallon Taylor, not only legitimizing but glamorizing this piece of equipment that will save lives. I'll tell you what, this was one of the best NFRs that I watched and the highlight was waiting for Fallon Taylor to come out. Even people who don't know anything about barrel racing were talking about it. She is good for the industry!
Fallon Taylor is a leader in every way. She dresses for success, she rides like lightning, and she shows that it's okay to break tradition if it means that you're going to protect your head. One day, maybe, my daughter (and I) won't be all alone with our helmets on at a barrel race. And I can't say they are dorky-looking anymore! I can't wait to get one all blinged out and work it like Fallon does! I'm thinking leopard.... | |
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| IceyBarrels - 2014-12-15 4:38 PM
I really never post on here but I have not seen this video posted on here anywhere and really think it is something people should probably see before speculating about her helmet use. From what I have read/watched in interviews over the NFR this year, I have gleaned that Fallon Taylor was approached by the owners of Slick By Design and asked if she could throw a helmet on for one round just to raise awareness because of AQHA's rule change. She said she tried it on and was basically like, "hey ya, I can do this, totally". It was NOT her intention to keep wearing helmets after that round. In fact she jokingly mentioned in an interview that if you are in Las Vegas and needing a helmet, you basically have to buy it from her because she bought the city out of helmets in an attempt to find helmets to match all her outfits. The helmet she wore for round three was also designed by Glam and Grit ( so for people saying she is disrespecting her sponsors by wearing helmets, they are wrong. Her headgear sponsor endorsed that decision and is apparently going to be designing helmets now along with their hats. Plus she totally rocked the hats when she wasn't running ). Then apparently she was approached by a little girl and was asked to wear a helmet again in the next round and so she did. She also decided that after wearing these helmets, it was the best decision for her. She said that she didn't realize that in order to have a hat tight enough to compete in, it was really affecting her as she has screw holes in her head and that was uncomfortable. Plus she has had a major head injury. She said that wearing the helmet is a lot more comfortable and she can see a lot better. She also says in the interview I will attach a link to, that she plans on wearing helmets from now on. In another interview she also mentioned that she is disappointed in herself for not doing this as soon as she had her horrific accident/head injury.
Now, in regards to her outfit use. I am reading a lot of comments of people saying she is an attention hog, she does it for publicity, she does it for money blah blah blah. Has anyone stopped to think that maybe she does it, mostly because she enjoys it and wants to, and just happens to get money and publicity from it?? I personally am a nobody, I do barrel race and do have success with my horses in the higher D's and the lower D's, but at the end of the day, at this point I am really a nobody. But I enjoy dressing up, I enjoy colour coordinating my horses and wearing crazy colours, and putting gypsy tails in their manes and tails. I adore bling and coloured pants and I do it only because I like to do it and I like how it looks. I've been that way my entire life. I'm basically a non-famous, less cool Fallon Taylor in regards to my style. Nobody pays me to do it, I don't do it because I want the attention, I do it simply because that is who I am. I like knowing that at the end of the day, even if my run sucked, I looked good and at least the pictures will turn out lol. In an interview I saw as well, on National Finals Tonight, the one guy on there (he commentated the barrel racing I believe ) has been Fallon's friend for years and he said something along the lines of, "I remember you Fallon, as a youngster, you have been this way your whole life. I remember one time at Houston and we went on an amusement ride, and you had your fringe shirt on as you were running right after, and it got all caught up in the ride chains and I had to get you untangled" So that just goes to show that she has been that way her whole life! It is not a publicity stunt or a money grab, it is a personality and a style, that just happens to garner attention and money. You can not blame her for that.
Also, people saying it is selfish and unfair because she outshines and overshadows the others. Well, they could all do the same, they could wear coloured pants, start clothing lines etc, but maybe it isn't their personality or style, and you can't blame them for that either. I think it is selfish of people to say Fallon is being selfish, as she is just being true to herself, and there is nothing more refreshing in this world than someone who is truly being themselves and living their own life.
And lastly, in regards to the debate about how she is sending mixed signals because she only runs in the helmet. Now I do agree with this to an extent, but at the same time, how many of us helmet wearers (yes I am a helmet wearer ) actually wear them all the time? Many only put them on to run. Sure it is sending a bit of a mixed signal, but I don't see it as her or anyone that does it being a hypocrite. The danger involved in running barrels is way higher than the danger involved in just riding (even though yes, the danger in that is high too ). I do personally think you are being very dumb to get on a young horse EVER without a helmet though, running or not, but that is just my opinion.
Also, there has been some mention of some bad practices in the past, I don't know much about them, don't really care to either, but all I am going to say about that is that people do change and people do grow up! We all have made mistakes and done things in our past we aren't proud of. Also, there are three sides to every story....... yours, the other persons and the truth.
So, I applaud Fallon for all she has done for this sport and the barriers she is willing to break down, and could not be more thrilled that she is our World Champion! (I do though, hope Lisa and Louie can pull it off one day too, she is so deserving as well ) Also, all of these things I have stated as coming from Fallon have all been seen in an interview directly from Fallon, not just hear say.
Here are some links to two very good interviews you should all watch before having an opinion, in my opinion lol
Fallon Talks helmet safety and the initiative behind it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5wp69tH9UA
Fallon Taylor on National Finals Tonight, she starts at 19 mins and ends at 40 mins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-7nMKoETn0
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 pressure dripper
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Location: the end of the rainbow | one of FT's sponsors is Ranch Dress'n. Just saw one of their t-shirts that says "stay back, my horse kicks haters". Made me giggle. | |
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Tried and True
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Location: Where I am happiest | willrodeo4food - 2014-12-16 11:48 AM one of FT's sponsors is Ranch Dress'n. Just saw one of their t-shirts that says "stay back, my horse kicks haters". Made me giggle.
Actually I think Ranch Dress'n is Fallon's store. | |
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 To the Left
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Location: Florida | Her outfits don't bother me either. Back in the 80's lots of us dressed up like that. I especially liked anything shiney. | |
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