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Fact: SLAVES broke, trained, and tended to horses.
Fact: FORMER SLAVES worked as jockeys and horse trainers.
Fact: A BLACK MAN won the first Kentucky Derby — a race in which BLACK MEN continued to dominate, winning 15 out of the first 28 races.
Fact: 25% of cowboys in the old west were BLACK.
To say the least, “Black people don’t ride horses” isn’t a stereotype, it’s ignorance. We’ve been doing this s***❗️My intention is not to be “woke,” but to simply state facts! Throughout my time riding I’ve realized that people are surprised by seeing blacks in the saddle! Although black riders are most common in the South,some people in the region still do a double take at the sight of us! Others in different parts of the country are simply ignorant to the fact that black riders exist. .
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History lesson of the day:
Horse racing was once considered “the first professional sport for the negro,” until former slaves lost their jobs as jockeys and trainers and were driven away from the sport due to Jim Crow laws and racial violence. We’re not as visible in official races anymore, but racing continues in back woods and dirt roads through out the south.
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Fortunately, I was able to document and capture what a weekend of trail riding and racing is like in Alabama. This is hands down my best production yet! Above are just a few clips so PLEASE Click the YouTube link in my bio and enjoy! Show you kids and don’t forget to subscribe! One time for the 2️⃣5️⃣1️⃣Cowboys & Welcome to Spriggs. #youtube #youtuber #youtubers #youtoubersbelike #youtubelifestyle #vlog #vlogger #blackvloggers #blackcowboy #blackcowboys #blackequestrian #blackequestrians #quartethorses #standardbreds #trailride
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@youngblackequestrianstp had the pleasure of interviewing Marlin Sims from the @u.s_cultural_heritage_team He dropped a lot of gems which pertain to more than mounted archery. You can listen to this episode and more on Soundcloud, Google Podcast, Spotify and Apple Podcast! #youngblackequestrians #YBE #podcast #archery #mountedarchery #international #blackequestrians #martialarts
I do not wear fancy clothes. I do not use fancy tack. I am a minority within a minority in the equine world. As a mixed person I am almost always the odd one out. Based on my own appearance? Of course. But also because the horses I work with and/or ride are always bitless & barefoot (never with metal shoes). I'm a naturalist & holistic equestrian/horsewomen from a small town in backwards Florida.
Some on my father's side of the family have a ranch in his home state, Georgia. One on my mother's side of the family have a boarding facility in their home state, New York. I dabbled in horses here in there, but nothing was consistent until I volunteered at a rescue in High School. They were through and through English riders. I tried it, but it wasn't my cup of tea. I am predominantly Western, but some of my methods are considered English. I'm no true rodeo going person. In fact, I'm quite opposite --- I tend to steer clear. I'd rather just have my own big ranch, living life, no shows, and lots of trails.
I'm always looking, but it isn't common to find people of color in the Equine community, especially around here, with a similar philosophy and methodology when it comes to horses. I haven't experienced racism in this niche community yet, but this is Florida. You can see Confederate flags flying at homes near the barns. I, instead, find myself having more conflict when it comes to my chosen lifestyle. I've ditched the bit, metal shoes, tie downs, flash nosebands, etc., all of which seem to cause more issues than my race. I've broken away from the tradition of chains. I work towards greatness. And I achieved this once I dropped other's expectations. -Tyra Watson .
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