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Streets Raised Us. Horses Saved Us.
That is the motto of the COMPTON COWBOYS, a group of childhood friends from the Richland Farms of Compton who use horseback riding and equestrian culture to improve their community.

Consisting of seven cowboys and one cowgirl, the crew works with horses to provide a positive influence on inner-city youth, combat negative and historically inaccurate narratives surrounding the city of Compton, and pay homage to African-Americans in western and equine heritage.

Growing up together as participating members in a local horse program  that was founded by Mayisha Akbar in 1988 called the Compton Jr. Posse, now named Compton Junior Equestrians, they have been dedicated to the essential core mission of keeping kids ON horses and OFF the streets for over 30 years.

Today, COMPTON COWBOYS are a global phenomenon, and their impact has been felt some of the world’s biggest platforms in popular culture — influencing various avenues from music, fashion, film, sports and beyond — all the while inspiring a new generation of youth to chase their wildest dreams and give back to their community along the way.

Their message is simple: No matter hard your backstory is, you can rise and be a force for positive change so long as you believe, dedicate and collaborate. Leading the Ride to a Promising Future, that’s what these cowboys are all about.

Meet the Gang

RANDY SAVVY

KIKA

ANT DOGG

STONA MANE

LAY

KEE

T-MAN

CARLTON 

In the community


Compton Junior Equestrians
Leading the Ride to a Promising Future

CJE was formed in response to the local need of programs available to youth in the Compton community who are at-risk and underserved. CJE’s mission is to use the majesty of the horse and the highly esteemed skill of horseback riding to inspire and provide a positive outlet for youth, while enriching the whole person through their five core areas of growth: academic enrichment, career skills, mentorship, character building, healthy and sustainable living.

The Compton Cowboys are integral to this mission; participating directly in the CJE programming on a daily basis, using their increasingly popular and robust platform to amplify the CJE message and mission, and providing much needed financial support.

OUR MISSION

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