Babyflo 2014 WPRA World Champion Horse of the Year

What do you get when you combine talent and determination with a side of sparkle and pizzazz? The winning barrel racing duo of Babyflo and Fallon Taylor! Fallon Taylor got an early start in barrel racing, qualifying for her first National Finals Rodeo (NFR) at only 13 years old. After a few years on the circuit and qualifying for the NFR four times, she took a break to pursue opportunities in modeling and acting. After years away from the sport, her cowgirl spirit called her back to horses. It was that very same spirit that aided in her recovery from a traumatic riding injury in 2009 that left her with a fractured skull and a broken vertebra in her neck. When she was ready to compete again, she started riding Flos Heiress, better known as Babyflo, a 2006 mare that was bred and trained by Taylor and her family. After a 15-year hiatus from the NFR, Taylor and Babyflo qualified for Taylor's 5th NFR in 2013. That same year Babyflo was named the AQHA/WPRA Barrel Horse of the Year. After a disappointing performance in the finals, Taylor went home and reevaluated the way she trained and competed, vowing to come back better than ever. In 2014 she did just that at her 6th NFR. Taylor reentered the arena with a new attitude and a new accessory - a helmet. While cowboy hats are the standard in rodeo, Taylor is proud to show that you can be safe and a champion. After several exciting rounds of racing, Taylor and Babyflo cinched the 2014 WPRA World Championship title, and placed second in the average at the NFR. Taylor was also was given the "Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed" award for her flashy ring style. Fallon Taylor and Babyflo's story just goes to show that with a little determination and the courage to let your own colors shine, you can achieve anything!.