Black Girl Magic Fact: Crystal ‘Crissy’ Orr
An honorary fifth member of Cowgirls of Color, Crystal ‘Crissy’ Orr started out as manager before taking up riding for herself. “At first, I was learning about the culture and the history – but now it’s like, ‘I can do this! I’m going to win!’” she says.
Orr is thrilled that the Yeehaw Agenda has brought black cowboys and cowgirls into the spotlight, with artists like Megan Thee Stallion leading the way. “It’s coming out in a way that is genuine,” she says.“It’s not a story that’s being fabricated or put together. Everything coming to the forefront is positive.”
While the Cowgirls of Color have done advertising campaigns for Ford, Pyer Moss AW18 and Walmart, they also regularly appear at local events, parades and block parties, inspiring girls and women of all agesto ride. “Most parents think riding is expensive and you have to be rich to be involved in anything horse-related. Then we come along and they see we are regular people,” says Orr. “I manage a girl in junior high school and she is number one on her circuit. She is riding a horse that cost $500 and outrunning people with $10,000 horses. We can do this!”
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