You are invited by the Equine History Collective to hear from the creators of the Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry!

Join the International Museum of the Horse for a panel discussion with contributors to the Chronicle of African Americans in the Horse Industry, a brand new website soon to be launched that archives and displays photos, documents, artifacts, and oral histories of African Americans who have worked, and continue to work in equine industries.

Panelists include: Yvonne Giles, community historian; Jeremy Reese and Rev. Leslie Whitlock, horsemen and youth program leaders; Michael Phelps, graduate student intern and high school teacher. Moderator is Karen Lanier, Digital Project Manager.

Hear each of their perspectives as a team member and content contributor for the website. They have discovered the buried past in cemeteries, shared personal stories, written people profiles, and recorded stories for posterity. Together, they represent a diverse team of collaborators bringing the pieces of the past and present together for greater understanding of the important role African Americans have always held in equine history. Learn how you can get involved too!

This event will be held over Zoom. For access to the Zoom link, please register below. Registration is free.

Some further reading:

An interview with Katherine Mooney about her book “Race Horse Men: How Slavery and Freedom were made at the Racetrack“

An interview with Pellom McDaniels about his book “The Prince Of Jockeys: The Life Of Isaac Burns Murphy” the hall of fame jockey.

Jessica Dallow’s article “Narratives of Race and Racehorses in the Art of Edward Troye” in Equestrian Cultures (2019)

If you are enjoying these digital events, please consider donating to the Equine History Collective or buying a Horse T-Shirt!