Episode 20

UNCOVER: Erin Brown -- YBEtv REPLAY

Published on: 24th July, 2020

Erin Brown, also known as the Concrete Cowgirl, is the Director of Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy and caretaker for Philadelphia’s police horses. Growing up she rode several disciplines and currently teaches beginner to advanced hunt seat and stock seat at her riding academy. Erin shares with us the rich history of horsemen and horsewomen in the inner city Philly area and how gentrification has changed the lay of the land.   

Erin’s involvement with horses doesn’t just stop there! She also has a pony that visits local hospitals to provide Equine Assisted Therapy to kids undergoing chemo. Ms. Buttercup quickly became a favorite, stealing the heart of everyone she meets. A couple years ago, Erin began to hone her skills as a horse trainer and established Concrete Horsemanship.   

This cowgirl living the city life has been there and done just that. You may have heard of a film coming soon with the fiiiinnneeee brother Idris Elba titled, Concrete Cowboy. This movie is set in Philly, right in Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy’s back yard. We can’t wait to see how the directors portray the rich history of the urban cowboy.  

If you would like a “Concrete Cowgirl” Shirt, contact Erin for the deets!  

Reach Erin on Instagram: 

@1ConcreteCowgirl 

@ConcreteHorsemanship  

Philedelphia Urban Riding Academy : 

 http://www.philadelphiaurbanridingaca... 

https://www.facebook.com/philadelphia... 

Buttercup the therapy pony: www.instagram.com/mysizebuttercup  

Concrete Cowboys Film : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8846176/

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Black In The Saddle
Black In The Saddle acknowledges the impact and influence of Black people on the horse industry.
Black people have worked with horses for thousands of years. Despite their erasure from historical text, their legacy lives on across disciplines, continents, and cultures. Black In The Saddle podcast explores this continued passion, nuanced culture, and diverse lifestyle as Black horsemen and horsewomen continue to thrive today.
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