"Keeping kids on horses...and off the street!"

I have been crazy about horses since gestation and kids since I was a kid, so when I learned about the Compton Jr. Posse Youth Equestrians, becoming involved with this unique 501 c(3) non-profit was imminent. This past Sunday I volunteered for the Posse at a horse show where the promising riders (ages 5 to 20 years old) competed and were consistently "in the ribbons."

The Posse's Annual Benefit Gala will be held at Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank on May 30, 2009 (http://www.comptonjrposse.org/events/annualfundraiser/auction-add-donor-form). Led by Founder & Executive Director Mayisha Akbar, this year's goal is to develop the first inner city equestrian charter school and riding team. Please visit www.comptonjrposse.org to: learn more; donate $$$, expertise, English riding equipment and apparel, barn equipment, silent auction items; purchase event tickets; and/or to sponsor the event/ the Posse/ a horse/ a rider.