Young Black Equestrians

In this episode, I am joined by Tiombe Vaughan, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person at the Black Equestrian Summer Bash. Tiombe is an incredible equestrian, artist, and breed preservationist who is doing vital work to protect the Spanish Barb horse. We dive deep into her journey from being a kid in Queens, New York, to establishing Falcons Heritage Farm in Waldorf, Maryland, where she balances life as a veterinary technician with the demands of running a sustainable homestead.We explore how Tiombe uses her background in veterinary medicine and her incredible talent as a self-taught artist to promote the versatility of this historic breed. Tiombe shares the realities of "foaling" and breeding these hardy horses, explaining why it is so important to preserve their form-to-function heritage. She also opens up about the resilience required to navigate the horse industry as a Black woman and the importance of keeping your "blinders on" to stay focused on your vision.I truly loved learning about her "plan