BY PAT RAIA
at issue
During the last century, Pat Kelly’s father was a jockey of some renown.riding for mostly white horse owners, he grew a reputation for his ability to connect with horses and developed his skills as an equestrian.since then, high-profile african american jockeys have become scarce compared to their hispanic and white counterparts, and all equestrian sports are being challenged to become more inclusive.but the process is complex and connected to economics and gender, as well as to race.