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Jockey Cheryl White: Broke Racial Barriers for African Americans in Horse Racing

Posted on February 24, 2017 by bfequestrian

A little-known fact is Cheryl White was a jockey “gem” that most people never knew existed. She raced horses like only a few of the best did during that time. During the time White was racing horses, there were not … Continue reading →

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One To Watch: Mavis Spencer Has Gone From Grooming To Grand Prix

Posted on January 27, 2017 by bfequestrian

Four years ago, Mavis Spencer was at the in-gate of the Saturday night grand prix classes of the Winter Equestrian Festival (Fla.), but she had a towel in her back pocket, was holding a lead shank, and was giving a leg up to a rider.

Fast forward a few years, and Spencer was the one getting the leg up. Continue reading →

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Forbes Africa Reveals 30 under 30

Posted on August 28, 2016 by bfequestrian

Uneku Atawodi, first black female professional polo player in the world, is a proud product of Nigeria. Continue reading →

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Roberta Wilmore: Trailbrazer

Posted on February 3, 2015 by bfequestrian

By focusing on teaching underserved kids to ride, Roberta Wilmore is introducing more color into Boston equestrian circles. At an auction at the Washington International Horse Show in 2004, Roberta Wilmore won a coveted chance to breed a mare to … Continue reading →

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Paige Johnson: Salamander Farm’s Champion

Posted on February 3, 2015 by bfequestrian

Many people outside the equestrian world know Paige Johnson as the daughter of Black Entertainment Television (BET) founders Bob and Sheila Johnson, but inside the sport she’s Paige Johnson, champion jumper. Johnson is an avid equestrian, having fallen in love … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Mary (Mail Carrier)

Posted on September 25, 2013 by bfequestrian

Stagecoach Mary (Mail Carrier – c1895) Mary Fields, also known as Stagecoach Mary (c. 1832 – 5 December 1914),[1] was the first African-American woman employed as a mail carrier in the United States,[2] and just the second American woman to … Continue reading →

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