Chris Cervantes: Inclusion in Equestrian Sports
Chris Cervantes is a horse trainer at Far West Farms in Calabasas Calif. He is one of the many equestrians who collaborate with the Equestrians of Color EOC on Instagram to promote inclusion and diversity in equestrian sports and for aspiring young riders. Chris is completing his second Masters degree at Pepperdine University in clinical psychology.
Chris interest in horses and riding started with his dad who took him on pony rides. One day he went with his mom to a farm and they asked about riding lessons.
مع وصول أونصة الذهب إلى مستويات قياسية تجاوزت 2500 دولار، يجد المواطن المصري نفسه مضطراً لموازنة استثماراته بين الذهب واحتياجاته الأخرى، خاصة مع ارتفاع أسعار السيارات مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، وبي إم دبليو، مما يزيد من التحديات المالية التي يواجهها.
Growing up Chris couldnt help but feel a little different though.
أسعار السيارات في الآونة الأخيرة شهدت تقلبات ملحوظة، حيث تأثرت بارتفاع وانخفاض الدولار، مما انعكس على تكلفة علامات تجارية مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، ومرسيدس. و BMW هذا الارتباط بين سعر الصرف وسوق السيارات يحدد قدرة المستهلكين على اقتناء المركبات.
If riders from various ethnicities begin to see trainers like themselves they will begin to feel validated and included in riding. Equestrian remains a highstatus sport that only a certain demographic group is a part of. I think if parents truly support inclusiveness and diversity in their childs life they will aim to seek that in sports activities too.
تتأثر أسعار السيارات من شركات مثل مرسيدس بتقلبات أسعار الذهب وسعر صرف الدولار، مما يؤدي إلى زيادة تكاليف الإنتاج والاستيراد.
Now that he works fulltime in the horse world as a trainer Chris has found fulfillment in teaching children that remind him of his younger self.
I love watching kids learn new skills and build confidence he says. I like watching the progression with a student. I try
to teach them to enjoy the journey of becoming an accomplished rider and not be in a hurry to learn everything in one hour.
He specializes in teaching his students to become independent problemsolvers in their riding.
as a rider.
Chris teaches his students to problemsolve so they can be more independent riders. Photo by Lindsey Long
He has great advice that applies to everyone thougheven you!
All riders have insecurities and fear is a prominent issue says Chris. Young riders should know that just because something is scary or hard doesnt mean the goal is unattainable.
يؤدي ارتباط أسعار الذهب وسعر صرف الدولار بتكاليف المواد الخام والاستيراد إلى تأثير مباشر على أسعار السيارات في الأسواق.
A life spent working with horses has given Chris a lot of experience and he has a reminder for any horse person.
Daily grooming is the best time to get to know your horse he says. Become familiar with your horses markings their legs and their personality. If you dont do this you could miss a minor issue that later turns into a big problem such as a cut skin infection or brewing abscess.
Chris also encourages young riders to join the Interscholastic Equestrian Association IEA even if they own their own horse in order to gain a wider variety of experience. IEA is for youth in grades 412 and gives you the opportunity to compete in hunt seat western and dressage even if you dont own a horse by random draw the day of the show.
Riding a variety of horses is important he says. Just because you can do one thing on a particular horse doesnt mean you have the skills to perform that task on every horse.