Kinlynn was born to be on a horse. She got her first pony at two and was already racing barrels at four. Barrel racing was her passion. She won numerous competitions and used her winnings to purchase her first barrel racing horse at the age of nine. While working with her new horse, Kinlynn went behind him, which startled him. The horse kicked her in the face, causing extensive injuries.
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This is where we need to warn you. Some of the images showing Kinlynn’s injuries are very graphic. The injuries were devastating, but Kinlynn is on the mend. A brief rundown of the injuries: a shattered nose, three facial fractures, and trauma to the left eye socket. She has 22 stitches and will need several more surgeries and medical follow-ups. While the initial injuries appear severe, please know that Kinlynn is a trooper and is looking much improved after just one week.
Word Spread About The Girl Who Was Kicked In The Face By Her Horse
The outpouring of love and well-wishes for this little girl has been phenomenal after the horse kicked her in the face. She received a video “Get Well” wish from Jason Aldean and many others. Kinlynn also got a special phone call from her cowgirl idol, Fallon Taylor.
If you’re not familiar with rodeos, you may not recognize that name, so let us tell you about Fallon. She is a professional athlete and world champion barrel racer. As a motivational speaker, she inspires excellence. But she has traveled a long, hard road. After early success, Fallon suffered a riding accident in 2009, and she found herself paralyzed with a fractured C2 vertebrae.
She fought back, teaching herself to walk, talk, and eventually ride again. Fallon returned to the rodeo circuit in 2012. It wasn’t easy, but she managed to make it. She has turned her efforts to equestrian helmet safety and other endeavors outside the ring.
Fallon’s Phone Call Had A Huge Impact On KinLynn
Before the phone call, Kinlynn was depressed and only wanted to sleep. After hearing from her cowgirl idol, Kinlynn has been improving by leaps and bounds. Hearing Fallon talk about her accident gave the small girl hope of recovery. You can see Kinlynn perking up as she listens to her hero, Fallon.
Because no family expects a devastating accident like this, they are asking for help. A GoFundMe is available thanks to family friend Jo Harman. Funds will be used to defray medical costs for current and future surgical procedures.
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