BRITAIN’S first international Black para rider hopes to be a role model, as the industry continues to work on improving inclusivity.
Tegan Vincent-Cooke and her own Stolen Kiss contested the CPEDI3* freestyle at Addington last month. Tegan told H&H she hopes to compete at more events at this level and above – and be part of a British team.
“I want to give it my best shot,” she said. “But even getting to where I am shows you don’t have to be white or middle class; you can be any level and of any race, we’re all here to enjoy horses.”
Tegan comes from a non-horsey family, but started riding aged four as it was recommended by her physiotherapist. She started with the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and went on to become a fourtime RDA champion.
“Growing up with no hero, there wasn’t really anyone who looked like me at the top level; I found role models in other sports,” Tegan said, adding that she is often the only person of colour at events or training.
And although a great deal of progress has been made in improving diversity and inclusivity, “there’s still lots that could be done”.
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