Description: Cheryl White Horse & Book SetThe Jockey and Her Horse tells the amazing true story of Cheryl White, who was only seventeen when she broke barriers to become the first Black female jockey in American history.With her chestnut thoroughbred Jetolara, bred and trained by her father Raymond, she went on to become the first Black female jockey to ever win a race too, at Waterford Park in West Virginia on September 3, 1971. Cheryl went on to win over 750 races and successfully passed her racing steward exam. She passed away in 2019.Cheryl was a pioneer but also a torchbearer in the long legacy of Black contributions to thoroughbred racing, a sport that was built on the labor of enslaved Black people. It is a story that the authors of The Jockey and Her Horse, Cheryl’s brother, Raymond Jr. and Sarah Maslin Nir, a New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist, are proud to tell.The Jockey and her Horse208 pagesAge Range 8-12 yearsFollowing in the hoofprints of The Flying Horse, Pulitzer Prize nominee Sarah Maslin Nir and Raymond White Jr.’s The Jockey & Her Horse is the second title in the Once Upon a Horse series. Illustrated with black-and-white art by Laylie Frazier, it is inspired by the true story of the first Black female jockey, Cheryl White, who raced to the finish line on her horse, Jetolara.Cheryl loves horses. She’s been studying thoroughbreds at her family’s horse-racing stables since she was old enough to ride on the shoulders of her father, a famous horse trainer. Cheryl wants to be a jockey. One problem—she is a girl, and there has never been a Black female jockey in history!Jetolara is a young thoroughbred finding his place in the herd. When Cheryl literally falls onto his back and Jeto sprints off across the pasture, Cheryl discovers that she doesn’t just want to be a jockey, she is a jockey—and she and Jeto were born to race. Together, girl and horse make history and show everyone that once you learn to love yourself, the world is yours.From the Manufacturer:Breyer is the maker of the world’s finest model horses! Since 1950, Breyer has brought a wide range of horse breeds from around the world to life for play and collecting – including real horse heroes like racehorse Secretariat, Olympian Valegro, and reining superstar Big Chex to Cash! The Traditional Series offers an unmatched level of realism and attention to detail that is appreciated by children and adults alike. Each 1:9 scale model is meticulously hand-painted in rich colors, so no two are exactly the same. Breyer has an incredible community of model horse fans, artists, and collectors, and is proud to host BreyerFest: a three-day extravaganza for horse lovers and Breyer enthusiasts each July in Kentucky! Bring home a Breyer model, and let your imagination run free!The Freedom Series are Breyer's most realistic models for young collectors. Designed in 1:12 scale of the same quality materials as Breyer Traditional Series models, they feature authentic hand-painted details for the realistic look that kids want. With contemporary accessories, barns, and riders, young horse lovers will enjoy the true-to-life experience during active role play! Age 4+.
Price: 39 USD
Location: Chatsworth, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-30T16:08:39.000Z
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