The Plaidchat: The Black Stallion Reading Project & the USEA TEAPRO Grant

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the Black Stallion Reading Project and includes a Trainer Tuesday segment with Eric Chapman.

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Plaidchat, we welcome guests from two unique corners of the horse world, plus a Trainer Tuesday segment with Eric Chapman. First, Nancy Thrower joins us to discuss the Black Stallion Reading Project, a literacy initiative bringing horses and reading together for thousands of children in Marion County, Florida. Nancy is a lifelong horsewoman and advocate for youth engagement through equestrian education. Through the Black Stallion Reading Project and the Ocala H...

People in this episode

Guest: Nancy Thrower

Topics covered

• literacy
• equestrian education
• youth engagement
• horse advocacy
• reading initiative

Keywords

• Black Stallion Reading Project
• literacy initiative
• equestrian education
• youth engagement
• horse advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Stallion Reading Project, USEA TEAPRO Grant

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