National I Love Horses Day! Celebrating 15 Black Equestrians Who Fell Head Over Hooves For Horses

If you are a horse lover, today may be your lucky day. July 15 is recognized as I Love Horses Day and celebrates horses as companions. Horses have played essential roles in human history for centuries now. Before cars, they were used for transportation. When men fought in wars, they were a significant factor in providing speed, height, and they were used to pull wagons carrying ammunition, food and other supplies. Not to mention, in agriculture they cleared fields and hauled goods.

But their relationship with people doesn’t end there. Some people own horses strictly as pets for them to care for and groom. However, they are also used competitively in horse racing, sports jumping dressage and more. To celebrate let’s take a look at 15 equestrians that span across decades.

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1. Mavis Spencer, 35

Mavis Spencer is not just the daughter of the Emmy award-winning actress Alfre Woodard and her husband film producer husband, Roderick Spender, she is also a decorated equestrian and show jumper. She started competing as a college junior and even joined Team USA for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup. She gained experience working as a groomer for prestigious equestrians, which paved the way for her to become a show jumper at the Grand Prix.

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