Compton Cowboys (Compton Jr Equestrians affiliate)

Compton Cowboys sit right at the intersection of culture, history, and community work in Compton. Straight out of Richland Farms, this crew of lifelong friends uses horses, ranch life, and creativity to give young people a different lane than the streets, while honoring the long, under-told legacy of Black cowboys in the West. Through their relationship with Compton Jr Equestrians, the ranch becomes a classroom, a safe zone, and a stage all at once—kids learn horsemanship, responsibility, and self-confidence, but also see themselves represented in a space most folks never even knew existed.

Beyond the ranch fences, the Compton Cowboys move like a cultural force: leading peace rides, showing up at protests and civic events on horseback, collaborating in fashion, music, and media, and using every bit of that spotlight to pour back into youth programs at the ranch. When you plug into what they’re doing, you’re not just looking at cool visuals of horses in the city—you’re looking at a long-term neighborhood strategy built around discipline, community pride, and possibility.

Services / What They Actually Do

• Youth equestrian programs (basic horsemanship, riding, barn care)
• Afterschool equestrian & wellness programs
• Summer camp (equestrian + gardening + wellness + academic enrichment) Compton Jr Equestrians
• Field trip / group programs for schools and youth orgs
• Clinical / therapeutic equine services (equine-assisted wellness work through CJE programs)
• Community rides, civic engagement events (e.g., peace rides, rides to the polls, community visibility work)
• Brand partnerships / media (fashion, music, creative campaigns that feed back into the mission)

Hours: Program-based; youth programs and camps run on set schedules (school-year afterschool and summer sessions). Contact or visit site for current calendar.

Hours / Availability

They do not operate like a walk-up tourist ranch. Everything is program-based:

• Afterschool programs: Monday–Wednesday, roughly 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (aligned with Compton USD school schedule).
• Summer camp sessions: Typically Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM during summer blocks.
• Field trips / special programs: Scheduled in advance, usually daytime blocks (e.g., 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM).