The Dark Horse: Recent Episodes

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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.

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The Para Dressage Rider from Great Britain.

Show notes:

  • Instagram: tegan.vincent.cooke
  • YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCs_UryAVhdNNfDrPW_Ehgcg?view_as=subscriber
  • TikTok: https://m.tiktok.com/h5/share/usr/6745472324416357382.html

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The British born Event Rider representing Jamaica.

Show notes:

  • Instagram: @lydiaheywood
  • Facebook: LydiaHeywoodEquestrian

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Cynthia shares her message to international black riders from all disciplines and stages.

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Cynthia introduces her idea of tailored courses for a diverse international equine community. Show notes:

  • www.thehorselawyer.co.uk
  • www.thehorsemediator.co.uk

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Cynthia reflects on black history in the equine world.

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Cynthia talks about dreams, daily practices and coping during lockdown.

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A black barrister trying to belong in the equine community.

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Searching for a riding "home".

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My gateway into riding horses. 

Show notes:

  • www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
  • www.thebrooke.org

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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?