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Projects and Organizations
Cowboys of Color | Lancaster, TX
"The rodeo was designed to 'educate while it entertains,' and highlights diverse cultural contributions that many history books fail to mention"
Website: http://cowboysofcolorrodeo.com/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocrodeo/
Urban Saddles formerly Hill Foundation | South Gate, CA
"We are a Non-Profit Organization doing our part in making the world a better place for all. The work we do is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits."
Website: https://www.urbansaddles.org/
Instagram:
@urbansaddles
Compton Cowboys and Compton Jr. Equestrians | Compton, CA
"CJE was formed in response to the lack of programs available to youth in the community who are at risk for dropping out of school, incarceration, and poverty."
CJE Website: https://www.comptonjrequestrians.org/
CJE Instagram:
@comptonjrequestrians
CC Website: https://www.comptoncowboys.com/?fbclid=IwAR1gUur8oq8-9daAHVJqhwHKWA4ac4BGTfPOnmbQbkn5q_CrIa0ihdRjaiU
CC Instagram:
@comptoncowboys
Ebony Horsewomen and EHI Junior Mounted Patrol | Hartford, CT
"Ebony Horsewomen’s mission is to empower youth and guide them toward successful lives through the use of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning-(EAGALA) model. We use equine assisted therapy and therapeutic riding, along with educational programs, to cultivate leaders, prevent risky behaviors, and encourage academic achievement."
Website: https://www.ebonyhorsewomen.us/
EH Instagram:
@ebonyhorsewomen
EHI Instagram:
@ehijuniormountedpatrol
Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy | Philadelphia, PA
"PURA is a nonprofit 501c3 established to preserve and educate the public on the history and culture of Urban Black Cowboys in the City of Philadelphia."
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philadelphiaurbanridingacademy/
Instagram:
@philadelphiaurbanridingacademy
Dancing Hearts Ranch | Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon
"Dancing Hearts Ranch is a sustainable working organic farm that proves putting people and planet first can generate more than profit."
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dancingheartsranchllc/
Instagram:
@dancingheartsranch
Urban Riders Foundation Philly: Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club
| Philadelphia, PA
"The mission of The Fletcher Street Urban Riding is to save and restore this historical, important facet of Philadelphia's community, and most importantly, its children. Fletcher Street's horse community is for many children, the only safe place to be mentored, to feel good about themselves, to learn important lessons in responsibility, discipline and reward."
Facebook: http://fletcherstreeturbanridingclub.com/main.html
Instagram:
@fletcher_street_stables
Platinum Plus Stallions | Antelope Valley, CA
"The Platinum Plus Stallions program uses the First Serve Life Skills Curriculum to ‘empower young people by providing local horse training facilities and schools with a life skills program that promotes positive values, healthy habits, and education through horse-riding - resulting in real life power, on and off the saddle."
Website:
https://www.platinumplusstallionsllc.com/
Instagram:
@plantinum_plus_stallions
Work to Ride | Fairmount Park, PA
"Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education."
Website:
https://worktoride.net/
Instagram:
@worktoride1
Just Believe Training | Haughton, LA
"Just Believe exists to provide diverse outdoor experiences to youth from inner cities and at risk youth in urban communities. Our mission is to break the mold of traditional diversion programs, shed new light on sporting and outdoor activities, and to create interest in the pursuit of adventures not normally provided by after school programs."
Website:
https://www.justbelievetraining.org/about-just-believe-training
Instagram:
@justbelieveyouth
Humble | Briones, CA
"Humble, a project with the mission of exposing underprivileged and marginalized communities to the horse world, fosters respect, confidence, and accountability for urban youth through equine experiential learning. Our vision is to change the face of equine culture and inspire positive futures through horses."
Website:
https://www.mulattomeadows.com/about-humble
Cool Ridings Foundation
"All sales contribute to policies of The Cool Ridings Foundation to help develop young talent committing to the sport we love."
Website:
https://www.coolridingsequestrian.com/
Instagram:
@cool.ridings
Saddle Up and Read
"Nonprofit organization that encourages used to achieve literary Excellence through equine activities."
Website:
https://www.saddleupandread.org/?fbclid=IwAR3Cn8aECr9xztmtUL7A9jIprSzqnOGZmXxUk9G9ORrVoEjscuE7w4xSYa0
Instagram:
@saddleupandread
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