CJE Quarterly Community Service Newsletter (November 2025)
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New and exciting things are happening at Compton Jr. Equestrians!
CJE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MESSAGE CORNER
The Compton Junior Equestrians (CJE) wants to thank you for supporting and following us as we continue to provide transformative educational, therapeutic, and athletic opportunities using equestrian based programming. Our legacy now spans over 37 years, now serving a 3rd generation of the founding members family, who’s grandchildren now participate as students in today’s CJE programming.
Directly due to the generous support of our sponsors and donors over many years, we have witnessed a continuously growing participant base, growing to serve a projected 3600 youth and community followers in 2025. Our platform now includes a year-round programming, including Fall through Summer student curriculums, community organization-based Field Trips and Other Event hosting, and 24/7 full-time ranch operations, which includes a recently added equine rehabilitation program.
On behalf of our youth and the entire CJE Family, we greatly appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy this newsletter update on how we continue to reach our program service and growth goals.
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
The Compton Cowboys(CC)want to say hello to our new and old supporters and followers alike. We are very much appreciative of the stability and growth we’ve been able to achieve in our programming that you have made possible; our long-time supporters joined by many newbies that demonstrate by their support a belief in our mission. Please enjoy this newsletter as a vehicle to catch up on your Compton Cowboys and Compton Junior Equestrians!
The Compton Cowboys Executive Team
COMPTON JR EQUESTRIANS CORNER
Highlights Since April 2025-
Our riders advanced their horsemanship skills, building confidence through lessons and clinics.
Summer Camp 2025 saw full enrollment! Our fall After‑School session kicked off with a strong turnout as well, with new and familiar faces — new season, same family.
From first rides to fearless riders, our kids are growing every day, creating positive and transformative stories!
We celebrated alumni accomplishments, such as show jumper Zoie Brogdon, who continues to inspire. The next generation is here now!
Community partnerships and generous donors such as The JHM Foundation, and The Roy and Patricia Disney Foundation funded scholarships and expanded our programs. Thank you to our “Sustainable Sponsors Team”!
A special CJE “Thank You!” to Rob, Dennis, and the entire 1/ST-Santa Anita Race Park Team! Our Title Sponsor brought their expertise and over 6 Tons of racetrack soil to ensure the safety of both our CJE Riders and our Horses!
PRCA Youth Camp
For the second year in a row, CJE was privileged and thankful for joining PRCA and Sheriffs Rodeo to for a day long field trip prior to the rodeo, to go behind the scenes and learn what it takes to be real Rodeo Cowboys and Cowgirls! PRCA Youth Camp 2025 wasn’t just a weekend, it was proof of what happens when a community believes in its kids! Facebook Video here!
CJE Advanced Rider Day
Compton Junior Equestrians hosted an Guest Advanced Rider Day highlighting both Western and English disciplines, bringing together young equestrians dedicated to mastering higher-level riding techniques.
The Guest demonstrated advanced horsemanship, control, and versatility through a series of skill-building exercises, pattern work, and performance challenges. The day celebrated our riders hard work, focus, and growing expertise, reflecting the program’s mission to develop confident, capable riders in a supportive and disciplined environment.
What’s Coming Up!
Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Programs: Structured lessons, horsemanship clinics, and weekend workshops for continuous growth with notable guest lecturers throughout.
Community events and outreach: Join us at our “Open Ranch Days”, and local fairs to welcome new CJE family members, and our CJE Volunteer Team!
Partnerships & Fundraising: Alongside the raffle, we’re launching a “Giving Tuesday” Campaign December 2nd 2025, to underwrite scholarships and our facilities. Details Here
Afrofuture Music Festival in Ghana: Details Here This December, we are connecting our mission with a global celebration of African Heritage, creativity, and culture. CJE and Compton Cowboys are headed to this historic event to reconnect with our roots and share horse culture with our brothers and sisters who share ancestry with the Africans that represent the foundation of the modern equestrian. Stay tuned for updates on our journey!
Educated Hood Rat Book Signing at Occidental College: The Black Alumni Organization (BAO) proudly invites you to a special evening celebrating the legacy of Black cowboys and equestrian mastery at our book signing event with Louis C. Hook '80, P'12, author of Black in the Saddle: From African Cavalries to Modern Cowboys. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 11, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Samuelson Alumni Center, 1599 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041. We hope to see you there.
The Jessica Springsteen Clinic @ LAEC with West Palms Events- December 2nd,2025: In collaboration with Compton Cowboys, West Palms Events, the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, and the Compton Junior Equestrians, Jessica Springsteen is donating her talents and training skills for an exclusive 1-day clinic at the esteemed equestrian center in Burbank, California.
We are honored to have this leading-edge rider support the Compton Junior Equestrians for an exclusive and intimate 1-day clinic and fundraising event Saturday, December 2nd 2025 at LAEC. Reserve your seats or become a sponsor today by emailing: [email protected].
The 70th Annual Compton Christmas Parade!
For 70 years, the Compton Christmas Parade has been one of the city’s most beloved traditions, bringing 1000’s of families, neighbors, and visitors together to celebrate the holiday season.
We are privileged to be riding again on behalf of Compton Cowboys and CJE Family.
CJE Holiday Gift Package Raffle
Prize Details: One supporter will win an exclusive Compton Cowboys gift package (≈$200 value) featuring a Snapback Ballcap, Hoodie, and T‑shirt for you our as an early Holiday Gift! Sizes and colors of your choice.
How to Enter: Set up a monthly donation starting at $1 — every dollar is one raffle entry. Give more to increase your chances. Enter Raffle Now!
Drawing End Date: December 15, 2025
Why Enter? Your support helps support our Mission, feeding and care for our horses, funds scholarships, and sustains our programs now and into the future!Add Christmas CTA here. Extending to make this a holiday gifting event.
Support CJE with your donation!
Should a raffle not be your thing, please Help Our Riders Year‑Round: Beyond the raffle, please consider making a general donation. Your contribution is tax‑deductible and directly funds tuition, horse care, and facility improvements.
Join Us for our 5th year! This intimate, reimagined ranch experience features our Compton Cowboy horses and your all-time favorite Cowboys! Catch Compton Cowboys official merch and Artist appearances each day. This vibrant, daytime hangout area also features a DJ deck in the horse ring, roping demos, dancing, & more.
It is our pleasure and privilege to join CJE’s Title Sponsor 1/ST and Santa Anita Race Park for the second annual Split Rock Jumping Classic featuring the FEI Jumping World Cup Los Angeles November 19th – 23rd, 2025.
Join the Compton Cowboys & Desert 5, hosting world-class hospitality in a Western Themed VIP area with lavish food and drink options, and curated entertainment experiences!
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Compton Cowboys “Randy Savvy” took part in a photoshoot as part of a regional campaign including multiple placements throughout the City of Los Angeles, celebrating a healthy urban cowboy lifestyle!
Ethika-
Compton Cowboys collaborated with this iconic Brand, part of which was shot in part at Stagecoach 2025! Ethika is joining Compton Cowboys in redefining what it means to ride for your community. Through horseback riding, they’ve created a powerful movement that uplifts the youth by breaking stereotypes and rewriting the story of Compton.
"Streets Raised Us. Horses Saved Us.”
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We are honored to acknowledge our key historic partnerships and sponsors, as well as building new relationships for financial and general support, including renewal of our Title Sponsor with 1/ST Racing/Santa Anita Race Park, and our new and continuing partnerships with organizations such as The JHM Foundation, The Roy and Patricia Disney Foundation, the BeyGOOD Foundation, and The Acevedo Foundation. We thank these core partners, as well as our ongoing relationships including:
Thank you for supporting
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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.
