The Gooch Sports Arena Trail Ride in Wendell, North Carolina centers the next generation of Black riders carrying forward a Southern equestrian legacy. My images focus on young riders confident, curious, and grounded learning the rhythm of the land alongside elders and peers. Against the backdrop of Southern soul music and community gathering, the photographs speak to inheritance: skills passed down, pride instilled early, and culture preserved through movement, care, and presence.

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Jeremiah Thomas

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