OMG ...tears and prayers for Donna Kay, that was brutal. Wow . they need to put foam on that gate entry so many horses have hit it and came away with injuries, I hope Valor is ok.
They should be coming straight down the alley, stupid expecting the girls on excited horses to keep navigating coming thru the side especially considering how many rounds there are. Feel so much for Dona, hope she's ok 😢
When the announcers say this is the toughest and scariest alleyways, WHY DO THEY KEEP IT THE SAME???? Why do the best of the best need to be challenged in a way that can injure a person or horse???? They are ignorant for not changing that entry!
People also don't fully understand either is when they run out, when they enter the arena if all of a sudden gets loud too. Like super loud. So there's just another factor to add into everything too.
they should at least put some padding there... i feel barrel racers should train their horses to relax, but at the same time, horses- animals in general- are unpredictable.
Some of these horses get so hot, it is just scary to watch… maybe after this the NFR will rethink their set up before runs and more people will wear helmets.
NFR allows but discourages helmets for barrel racers, they are supposed to represent the " pretty ladies on horses of rodeo" WC Fallon Taylor has done several segments on this exact topic. While all the men are encouraged to protect their brains, ladies are not. Total BS when you are flying and turning in a tiny arena at 35-40mph on a horse!
Valor, being the Professional Athlete He is, knows his job, steering Wheel, or Not. He could run a Barrel Pattern with a 50 pound sack of fed tied to his saddle. When he hits the Arena, he's All Business.
@@theblue0utlaw yup the only thing I’ve been through that hurt more then that break was unmedicated child birth. And they told it was probably extra painful for me BECAUSE of the previous broken pelvis. I hope she doesn’t damage it more by riding this week.
@@muppet-fan makes sense. It wasn’t even an option for me, I couldn’t move my legs or go to the bathroom on my own at first. Thank God she seems to be doing ok.
Barrel racing, at almost any level, Is Not For The Faint Of Heart. Never has been, and I've got 50+ year Old Scars To Prove It, but there is nothing better....At least not that I ever found, anyway.
I hope the NFR will work harder at making the entry way to the alley safer for these athletes. That is so tight to come from the side like that into the main alley. Come on NFR - do better. These athletes deserve better.
Anybody else notice that whenever the "Announcerette", goes to Jaw jacking about "Not missed Barrels", the object of her Noise, Hits at least One Barrel, next time out? I don't believe in "Jinxing a Ride", but there's plenty of other stuff to be Flapping Her Gums About, no? Praying for, "World Beater" and Consummate Horsewoman, Donna Kay. We who have seen her Ride, over the years, KNOW that Donna Kay is "Tougher than a Two Dollar Steak, and Stronger Than A Garlic Milkshake", but it's still tough to watch her Take A Hit Like That.
OMG ...tears and prayers for Donna Kay, that was brutal. Wow . they need to put foam on that gate entry so many horses have hit it and came away with injuries, I hope Valor is ok.
I’ll be praying for Donna Kay. That was a rough fall.
Agree. Looked horrible. She’s an icon 🥰
I saw that fall last night I'm watching round 9 now. I'm praying for her too.
Thank you so much for posting these it's the only way I can watch! ❤
Poor Donna Kay! She’s had a rough finals this year. I really hope she makes it back tomorrow.
It made me sick to watch that
@@Molly-on6zc gave me cold chills too!
Thank you again, Mikalie, for posting! ♥️🤠♥️ Very much appreciated!
Thank you for posting so quickly after the round!! Appreciate it greatly ❤
Thank you, you make my morning and it is so appreciated ❤️
Thank you!!!🥰🥰 I hope Donna Kay and Valor will be ok💞💞, that was scary to watch😔
Thank you for putting this on here.
They should be coming straight down the alley, stupid expecting the girls on excited horses to keep navigating coming thru the side especially considering how many rounds there are. Feel so much for Dona, hope she's ok 😢
If you keep up with them during entire year and all the arenas the WPRA uses, there are many arenas with difficult alleyway. Name of the game
I was refreshing for thirty minutes waiting for this 😆
Healing Prayers lifted for Dona Kay and Valor 🙏💕🐴🤠
When the announcers say this is the toughest and scariest alleyways, WHY DO THEY KEEP IT THE SAME???? Why do the best of the best need to be challenged in a way that can injure a person or horse???? They are ignorant for not changing that entry!
They won’t fix the ground or the alley and if anyone complains they penalize them. They’re going to get a horse or rider killed one day.
Name of the game. Anything can happen at any end of the arena. It’s been the same every time it’s in Vegas. Accidents happen. L
People also don't fully understand either is when they run out, when they enter the arena if all of a sudden gets loud too. Like super loud. So there's just another factor to add into everything too.
they should at least put some padding there... i feel barrel racers should train their horses to relax, but at the same time, horses- animals in general- are unpredictable.
I really hope Donna Kay is okay. That fall was scary
Some of these horses get so hot, it is just scary to watch… maybe after this the NFR will rethink their set up before runs and more people will wear helmets.
NFR allows but discourages helmets for barrel racers, they are supposed to represent the " pretty ladies on horses of rodeo" WC Fallon Taylor has done several segments on this exact topic. While all the men are encouraged to protect their brains, ladies are not. Total BS when you are flying and turning in a tiny arena at 35-40mph on a horse!
Poor Dona it crazy how valor still circled the barrel
Valor, being the Professional Athlete He is, knows his job, steering Wheel, or Not. He could run a Barrel Pattern with a 50 pound sack of fed tied to his saddle. When he hits the Arena, he's All Business.
Dona Kay just can’t catch a brake. I love her so much!
I broke my pelvis once. Needed a catheter and a walker for a while. No idea how she can physically even stand up let alone ride.
I fractured mine before too. I was in a wheelchair for over 8 weeks. The pain is something else. I have no idea how she is riding either!
I cracked mine and it was 8 to 10 weeks before I could get around.i can't image the pain she's in.
I'm guessing looking at the radiograph that the fracture is at the pubic arch. That's likely why she can still ride. But dang that's one tough cowgirl
@@theblue0utlaw yup the only thing I’ve been through that hurt more then that break was unmedicated child birth. And they told it was probably extra painful for me BECAUSE of the previous broken pelvis. I hope she doesn’t damage it more by riding this week.
@@muppet-fan makes sense. It wasn’t even an option for me, I couldn’t move my legs or go to the bathroom on my own at first. Thank God she seems to be doing ok.
Dona Kay is having a tough NFR my gosh!
Barrel racing, at almost any level, Is Not For The Faint Of Heart. Never has been, and I've got 50+ year Old Scars To Prove It, but there is nothing better....At least not that I ever found, anyway.
Omg poor Donna Kay 🙏
Prayers for Donna Kay 🙏
Omg I swear such a dangerous ally Donna is such a champ 😢
8:30
Heartfelt prayers and love for Donna Kay
8:49 that crash you just knew it was bad😢
Horses, the barrels that’s amazing. I wanna do that cargo is so much way.
I'm worried about them both,Valor was real stiff on that leg and a head injury is never good. Hope they're both ok. Prays for both.
8:57 poor dona kay
Kiss is my favorite horse ❤
I hope the NFR will work harder at making the entry way to the alley safer for these athletes. That is so tight to come from the side like that into the main alley. Come on NFR - do better. These athletes deserve better.
The after math was brutal
Is Ms Donna alright
Doctor removed from rounds 9 & 10. Per her instagram she is heading home early for her and Valor to start recovery
Yeaaaa sister did her head shake! Last round she didn’t!
Anybody else notice that whenever the "Announcerette", goes to Jaw jacking about "Not missed Barrels", the object of her Noise, Hits at least One Barrel, next time out?
I don't believe in "Jinxing a Ride", but there's plenty of other stuff to be Flapping Her Gums About, no?
Praying for, "World Beater" and Consummate Horsewoman, Donna Kay. We who have seen her Ride, over the years, KNOW that Donna Kay is "Tougher than a Two Dollar Steak, and Stronger Than A Garlic Milkshake", but it's still tough to watch her Take A Hit Like That.
She is so good. I pray she will be ok
Prayer for Donna Kay I hope she’s ok
Omg, I'm praying for donna
I hope she’s ok!
Hooe don is okay and hopefully can still run
Anyone else see the cross fall off the front of the horse at the same exact time she fell off?
under a minute!!