Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 31, 2025 · Entertainment

Love Island Star Survives Rodeo Nightmare: Taylor Williams Trampled by Horse

Taylor Williams, who appeared on the latest season of Love Island USA earlier this year, was trampled by a horse in front of a live audience during a rodeo

SHOCKING RODEO ACCIDENT ROCKS LOVE ISLAND STAR TAYLOR WILLIAMS!

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Taylor Williams, the dashing 25-year-old reality TV contestant from Love Island USA, was left shaken but not stirred after being trampled by a horse in front of a live audience during the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo in Scottsdale.

The dramatic incident occurred when Taylor fell off his horse and the animal rolled over him before regaining its balance. The poor guy ended up on the ground, lucky to be alive! But don't worry, folks, he's already back to his old self, charming fans with his signature bravado.

Taylor pictured with Clarke Carraway at the season 7 reunion on August 12

TheScholarlyNote.com has obtained exclusive footage of the accident, which shows Taylor struggling to get back to his feet after the horse mishap. Rodeo officials sprang into action to assist him, but our hero was more concerned about making it to his scheduled appearance that night!

"I'm still pulling up tonight injured and all!" Taylor tweeted, flashing a thumbs-up gesture from his hospital bed. "It's my brother's bday. [You know] we still turnt!"

But don't just take his word for it - the evidence speaks for itself! Taylor shared a gruesome photo of himself sporting a pink cast on his wrist and a wire attached to his arm, with a reassuring message to his nearly 400,000 followers: "Appreciate all the love! I'm all good!"

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The social media update came just hours after he posted close-up footage of his hair-raising fall. "Still walked out" was his defiant caption, as if daring the universe to bring it on!

But amidst all the drama, Taylor took a moment to express his heartfelt gratitude for the support pouring in from fans and friends. "Happy birthday bro! Love you man @tywilliams.1," he wrote alongside a throwback photo of himself and his little brother sporting matching cowboy hats.

For those who may be new to the scene, Taylor is a self-proclaimed "cowboy" and veterinary student with a passion for rodeos. During his stint on Love Island USA, he made waves as one of the most charming contestants, coupling up with Clarke Carraway and sparking romance rumors that still linger.

Taylor shared a jarring image of him in a hospital bed with a brace around his neck as he flashed a thumbs up gesture

In an exclusive interview with Variety after their elimination from the series, Taylor dished about their post-villa plans: "We started talking about the real world. I want her to come to Oklahoma, and I'll go see her in Charlotte. We've had conversations about seeing each other outside the villa and making our relationship work."

Now that's what we call a love story for the ages! But back to Taylor - after this harrowing experience, one wonders if he's still got his cowboy hat on tight. Will he continue to ride the rodeo circuit or focus on his veterinary career? Only time will tell!

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story and follow TheScholarlyNote.com for all the latest scoop on Taylor Williams and his exciting journey!

He also promised fans that he would still be making his scheduled appearance at a Saturday night event