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New and exciting things are happening at Compton Jr. Equestrians!

CJE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE CORNER

CJE Executive Message

On behalf of the Compton Junior Equestrians Board of Directors, and in our role as the official community service affiliate of the Compton Cowboys, we are very excited to release our first Quarterly Newsletter of 2025. We are committed to thanking our supporters by keeping you informed of how your investments in us are helping our youth and our community service mission of “Keeping kids ON horses and OFF the streets”. Further, this newsletter addition illustrates how we continue to expand our student programming into support for our students year-round. We’ve also continued to revamp our website to present streamlined donor option functionality. We are pleased to announce the return of our original Compton Cowboy/Cowgirl, and that we’ve elevated a Jr Staff member to regular staff status, in recognition of her continued growth from her CJE student days. We hope you enjoy our normal updates on upcoming events and activities, as well as the colorful illustrations of our exciting activities since the last newsletter.

Again, we know you will enjoy this edition of the newsletter. As always, you should feel free to reach out to us Here.

The CJE Management Team

Compton Cowboys Executive Message

As always, we start our communications with a sincere thank you to our partners, volunteers and supporters, who have joined us in our overarching goal of supporting the Compton Jr Equestrians, our non-profit organization that provides our community service mission to urban youth in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond.

Of note this quarter was the LA fires that directly impacted all of us in SOCAL, and especially our 4 legged friends at barns across the burn areas and beyond. Randy and Keenan from Compton Cowboys heard the call and for 4 days, relocated horses from Pacific Palisades, Malibu and surrounding areas to as far as Hansen Dam which is 25 miles away. Notwithstanding the accolades, as part of the equestrian community, this is not only our privilege it is our duty, and we will always be available when our equestrian family calls!

Please enjoy the highlights of Compton Cowboys activities this past quarter (below) including our partnership with Forever 21 that was an amazing success, selling out very shortly after its launch! This was especially important as Forever 21 sponsored a “Round Up" program that allowed you and other customers a way to donate directly to our Compton Junior Equestrians, so our thanks to all of you that supported the mission through your purchases!

Compton Cowboys Team

COMPTON COWBOYS PROGRAMMING CORNER

This year's fires in Southern California challenged all of us in the LA region in many ways. Led by Randy Savvy, the Compton Cowboys stepped up to help save horses and fire victims. Beyond our emergency activities our organization is designed to support the youth of our communities. Please help us deliver on our mission by supporting the CJE directly, through ordering our merchandise, listening to our music, and attending our events.

Compton Cowboys- LA Fires Interview

Moving into the 2nd quarter of 2025, we have expanded our horse Rescue, Rehab, and Rehome r both the Cowboys and the Cowboys own Randy Savvy, who will be both performing and hosting Bill Picket Rodeo’s new entertainment platform Soul Country Music Star here.

The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), celebrating its 41st Anniversary, has been a longstanding platform for showcasing Black Country Music Artists during rodeo events across the United States. With the rise of the Black Country Music Artists, partnering with them is crucial. The Soul Country Music™ Star competition aims to provide talented Black Country Artists a national platform to break into the country music scene, diversifying the industry, and to discover the next Soul Country Music™ Star. This nationwide event will host some of the most promising country artists followed by (2) Days of the celebrated Bill Picket Rodeo here, in locations including: Memphis, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Atlanta and DC/Maryland. The Winner of the National The Soul Country Music™ Star finals wins $10,000 and a chance to travel with the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo tour in 2026!

We are greatful for Margo LaDrew and her entire team for this opportunity of platform partnership with this esteemed and true representation of the American Cowboy and its Legacy!

Combined with our continued partnership with 1/ST-Santa Anita Race Park, and the addition of the Bill Picket Rodeo, and Forever 21, 2025 is set to be an extrordinary year!

Exciting New CC Merchandise available!!!

Find link in next section to access our New Forever21 collection. We also brought back our Classics Collection on our CC website

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HOT and NEW Music from Randy Savvy!

Check out Savvy's latest singles, "Nuthin To Drank" and "More Reason to Pray" available on all streaming platforms. Savvy is always reaching out to both country and urban cowboys and cowgirls all over the country, for the Culture.

#StreetCountry #ComptonCowboys



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RESCUE, REHAB, & REHOME

Among some of the updates, we are especially proud to announce the initiation of what we are calling RRR. This is Compton Cowboys official program designed to RESCUE REHAB and REHOME horses and other farm animals that have found themselves in a difficult way. As with all equine communities, there is always the reality that some horses do not necessarily live in ideal circumstances. This includes horses and other farm animals in our direct community that have aged, become ill, and end up at the mercy of owners making decisions negatively impacting their livelihood. This is a sad and unfortunate reality that we take personally here at COMPTON COWBOYS.

So in cooperation with the CJE program (who will participate in the day to day care of these animals), we will be RESCUING up to (4) animals for a period of 90 days each, in an effort to revitalize these animals who are in poor condition, and bring them back to overall wellness, with the ultimate goal of transitioning them to healthy and stable homes.

As you can imagine, this program comes at a considerable expense, so your donations are greatly appreciated, and we have provided a link here so please help support our ride. Donate Here!

Forever 21 Compton Cowboys Collection

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Beyonce's Full Christmas Halftime Show: Watch Us Here!

DIHP: Compton Cowboys & Randy Savvy at the

Desert International Horse Park:

Netflix Animation Studios:

The Compton Cowboys joined Netflix Animation Studios for their 2nd Annual Employee Resource Group (ERG) Netflix Animation Studio Block Part Event at their Burbank CA Campus. Burbank.

Stop Smoking Campaign!

Commercial Here. We congratulate Keenan for not only his personal success quitting smoking, but for having been a part of this life saving message to our families. Website here

CJE PROGRAMMING CORNER

We are extremely proud to report that the CJE Basic Equine Programming completed our first Summer and Winter programs, and that we are preparing for our Spring and Summer programming, which will complete our first execution of year-round student program activities. We have also started our Field Trip programming, completing our first year-round Occidental College Black Alumni BBQ. Go to our website to see full descriptions of our programming. You can follow the links below to the After School Program and/or the Summer Camp Program Descriptions to see how our Basic Equine Programs leverages our Compton Cowboys, program staff, horses and ranch to support youth self- development and growth.


Summer Camp	After School	School Field Trips

ENROLL IN CJE PROGRAMS

Check out our new Donate button, which takes you to an option for a one touch “donate now” or to begin exploring the many support options we offer. You will also note we now support more effective movement between the CJE and our CC websites. (www.comptonjrequestrians.com).

CJE STAFFING CORNER

Keiara (Kika) Wade

Welcome back, Kika! An original Compton Cowboy, Kika is returning who comes in to serve as our Equine Training and Riding Programs Coordinator! She is an esteemed alumnus of the Compton Jr. Posse, our founding organization.

Her journey includes goals to advance in Rodeo barrel racing. We are so very excited to see the positive impact she is already having on our students, staff and operations!

Keiara (Kika) Wade

Her journey includes goals to advance in Rodeo barrel racing. We are so very excited to see the positive impact she is already having on our students, staff and operations!

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CORNER

Coming Events & Activities

Upcoming and ongoing support opportunities for all sponsors are many and exciting. Here is a brief itemization, where we expect to follow up with specific communications regarding support for our most exciting upcoming activations:

Compton Cowboys at the Stagecoach Music Festival volume 4: We're Back!

Don't forget to come to our booth for an official CC x ARIAT STAGECOACH COLLAB SHIRT. Only available onsite, and shirts will sell out fast!!

05/21: End of Spring After School Classes

06/16: Summer Day Camp Begins

Recent Events & Activities

Santa Anita Race Park Derby Day!

The Compton Cowboys and CJE returned to the Santa Anita Racetrack on April 5th for Derby Days! Fans stopped by the Compton Cowboys Meet and Greet to meet the Cowboys and visit the CJE booth as well!

Get Out the Vote

On Sunday, October 13th, the Compton Cowboys used their monthly Cowboy Sunday’s ranch event to host a Voter Registration Drive. It was a family friendly event that aimed to register folks to vote while providing music, vibes, food, and, of course, cowboys and horses. Special guest speakers included Compton Mayor Emma Sharif, Chair of the LA Democratic Party Mark Ramos, actor James Pickens Jr, actresses Ashley Jackson and Malynda Hale, and Compton Cowboys founder Randy Savvy.

Halloween Parade

The CJE celebrated Halloween with students and staff members alike coming to the ranch in costume for the annual CJE Halloween Parade. We danced and ate candy and paraded around the ranch saying hi to all the animals and our friends.

Comptonmania

November was a busy month for the CJE! On November 9th, Comptonmania came to the ranch to treat the CJE and friends to a wrestling and comedy show. Comptonmania is a local, Black owned entertainment company that puts on great shows, and the kids had a great time watching some epic and hilarious showdowns take place at the ranch!

Kansas Carradine Workshop

On November 18th and 19th, horsemanship expert Kansas Carradine visited the CJE at the Compton Cowboys ranch to work with our young riders. Kansas is a world-class performance horsewoman. As a leader in holistic horsemanship, Kansas helps riders become more self-aware, confident, and present through teaching SkyHorse somatic awareness and HeartMath techniques. We loved having Kansas visit the ranch to share her expertise with us.

Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour

Santa Anita Park hosted the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour from November 20th-24th, with Compton Cowboys and CJE as special guests at the event. CJE graduate and nationally accomplished equestrian Zoie Brogdon, who learned how to ride in our program, competed with her horse (?). The star studded opening ceremony featured Zoie and the Compton Cowboys riding into the arena and telling the crowd about the CJE! The event was a blast, and we are excited about our continued sponsor partnership with Santa Anita Park.

Compton Christmas Parade

On December 14th, the Compton Cowboys were Grand Marshals for the City of Compton’s 69th annual Christmas Parade The historic event drew thousands of community members, who gathered along the parade route to celebrate the holiday spirit. The CJE rode in a hay wagon on the parade route alongside the Compton Cowboys on horseback.

Trip to London

Compton Cowboy Randy Savvy got a chance to connect up with our partners Manchester United while in London to check out one of their matches!

Black History Month Art Exhibit

The Compton Cowboys celebrated the month with a “Tribute to the Black Cowboy” Art Exhibit at the Ivan Gallery in Los Angeles. The gala opening included a round up ride by the Cowboys and our Caballero friends that attracted and entertained the locals

Last day of 2025 Winter After School

Our students celebrated the last day of their 10 week Winter After School session by exhibited what they learned to their family and friends while they rode and demonstrated what they learned to our the CJE Staff

Partner and Sponsorship Corner:

We are proud to report our successful efforts at maintaining many of our key historic partnerships and sponsors, as well as building new relationships for financial and general support. We continue our primary relationships with 1/ST Racing and Santa Anita Race Park, and the addition of the JHM Foundation. We thank these core partners, as well as our ongoing relationships listed below: