Cynthia McFarlane, Equine Mediator & Barrister, was driven to combine her passion for horses with her passion for law. Having overcome the odds as a black female in a white male-dominated profession, she now faced the challenge of working as a black lawyer in the horse world where black people struggle to find acceptance with riding schools, racehorse stadiums and polo clubs to name just a few.
The purpose: 1) to encourage a black child or adult of any background who has a passion to ride horses or wants that freedom, to empower them and to give them a sense of belonging; 2) to build a conversation that leads to governing bodies making significant changes in the industry; 3) to provide a legacy for the next generation or family.
*Image used with kind permission of Régis Dubus.
The Para Dressage Rider from Great Britain.
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The British born Event Rider representing Jamaica.
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Cynthia shares her message to international black riders from all disciplines and stages.
Cynthia introduces her idea of tailored courses for a diverse international equine community. Show notes:
My gateway into riding horses.
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Introducing "The Dark Horse" aka Cynthia McFarlane, The Equine Mediator & Barrister: Who is The Dark Horse podcast for and what to expect?