Made by equestrian brand Schulz, the 1912 Groom Bag pairs practicality with luxury sensibilities. Offering plenty of space and different compartments made specifically for riding gear, the bag comes with a slim, light charger that slips into the front pocket—a very useful feature for long show days. Take out the removable insert, and it all turns into a regular backpack. Crafted from vegetable-tanned recycled polyester, it’s …
Now in its second printing, Melodie McDaniel’s Riding Through Compton is the result of several years of documentary and portrait photography, capturing striking and tender equestrian scenes in the LA County city. In 1988, Mayisha Akbar (who provides an essay in the book) founded the Compton Jr Posse—a program made for local kids to enjoy riding horses, but also to build self-esteem, confidence and a sense …
Through photography by Ivan McClellan, Walter Thompson-Hernández and Akasha Rabut, as well as an essay by Miss Rosen, Dazed Digital explores the Compton Cowboys’ (a group of childhood friends “continuing the cowboy tradition of rebellion and reclaiming its roots”) recent participation in protests against systemic racism and police brutality in LA. Randy Hook—the cowboys’ leader and executive director for the non-profit organization Compton Junior Equestrians—explains …
