Friday Video from SmartPak: Meet the Urban Equestrian

“If you take the horses out of my story, it’s just selling marijuana.”

So begins the compelling story of FR33DOM Zampaladus, the charismatic founder of the Urban Equestrian Academy, an inner-city riding initiative based in England’s Midlands. Starting in Antigua and wending his way to the United Kingdom, FR33DOM takes us on a journey from hustling to horses, and then to his remarkable charity initiative, which was nominated for an FEI award this year.

The Urban Equestrian Academy strives to improve diversity within the industry, while also providing life-changing opportunities for inner-city children to enjoy the confidence- and self esteem-building advantages of riding and caring for horses.

We’re huge fans of FR33DOM and his work – check out the video and we think you will be, too.