The WSJ recently featured a fascinating story about inner-city horse stables and horsemen in Philly. Horses are, ”kept in yards and odd corners of the city.” Some of the horsemen, “have learned to do their own veterinary work and re-shoeing.” The horses have served as a tool to serve the local community, “..several dozen horsemen and children planned to march their animals during a neighborhood cookout, to demonstrate opposition to violence, with an antigun message printed on their T-shirts.” A non-profit group, The Strawberry Mansion Equestrian Center, teaches children to ride and compete in horse shows.
You can view the whole artice Here.
Or, even cooler, check out the video: Here
“While most horsemen on Fletcher Street like to simply ride in the park, Mr. Lynch, who grew up in a house directly behind the stable, tries to get kids interested in competing professionally. Mr. Lynch instructs students in riding courses around barrels, chairs, and poles. Here, he keeps score as his students get ready for the next event.”
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