Black Boots Magazine

10/16/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃

In case you missed the Substack drop, issue 23 of Black Boots Magazine is here, just in time for spooky season.

Get ready to check out content about Black Halloween folklore, including haints, boo hags, and haint blue 👻; masquerade traditions in African and Black American cultures; family memories on Halloween; and Black horror films for your October watchlist. 🍿📽️

Also get to know about Pittsburgh’s Mounted Police, learn about the benefits of therapeutic riding, and more. We've even got a Halloween activity page for young readers!

Grab a sweet treat and settle in. Read the issue through the link in Black Boots Magazine | Black Equestrians's bio (and don't forget to subscribe to our Substack)!

10/16/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Issue 23 of Black Boots Magazine is finally out, with plenty to enjoy this spooky season.

In this issue, you get to read about Black Halloween folklore, African and Black American masquerade, family memories, and Black horror films to add to your October watchlist.

There's also a feature on Pittsburgh’s Mounted Police, therapeutic riding, and more, including a Halloween activity page for our young readers.

Settle in with a Halloween treat and explore the issue because it's good! 👉🏾 READ IT HERE: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/7eead3e5fd.html

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Black Boots Magazine Issue 22 is here! 🐎

Our June cover features rodeo legend Charlie “Pee Wee” Sampson, the first Black cowboy to win the PRCA bull riding world championship. This issue celebrates the champions, pioneers, mentors, and working horsepeople carrying Black equestrian culture forward in real time.

There's also content about Martha Vineyard's history, healing, creativity, community, and life beyond the buckle.

Tap the Substack link in the Black Boots Magazine | Black Equestrians bio to read Issue 22 now.

08/19/2026

Black Boots Magazine Issue 22 is here! 🐎

Featuring rodeo legend Charlie “Pee Wee” Sampson, the first Black cowboy to win the PRCA bull riding world championship, this issue celebrates the champions, pioneers, mentors, and working horse people carrying Black equestrian culture forward.

Inside is content about horsemanship, history, healing, creativity, community, and life beyond the buckle.

Read Issue 22 now: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a68a3dbcdd.html

06/22/2026

If you spent the extended weekend celebrating, reflecting, and commemorating in community, you may have missed the release of Black Boots Magazine’s June issue.

Issue 21’s cover honors influential Black figures in America’s 250-year history because Black history is American history. You cannot tell the story of one without acknowledging the other.

We highlighted trail ride traditions, the lives of Black cowboys after emancipation, and the healing power of life in the saddle.

Catch up, read the latest issue, subscribe to Black Boots Magazine on Substack, and explore our archives for previous issues.

Read Issue 21:
https://www.flipsnack.com/blackbootsawardsmag/black-boots-mag-issue-21-june-2026

Subscribe on Substack:
https://blackbootsawardsmag.substack.com

06/22/2026

If you spent the extended weekend celebrating, reflecting, and commemorating in community, you may have missed the release of Black Boots Magazine’s June issue.

Issue 21’s cover honors influential Black figures in America’s 250-year history because Black history is American history. Period.

Inside, we highlight trail ride traditions, the lives of Black cowboys after emancipation, and the healing power of life in the saddle.

Click the link in our bio to read this issue, subscribe, and explore the archives for previous issues.

04/17/2026

Derby Day is more than just a race. It’s culture, community, and style.

Across the country, Black Derby Day events continue to grow, creating space, honoring legacy, and showing up in full color every single year.

Will you be attending a Derby Day event this year? 👒🐎

Read more in our April Issue 20 of Black Boots Magazine and explore how these gatherings are redefining tradition.

🔗 Link: https://www.flipsnack.com/blackbootsawardsmag/black-boots-mag-issue-20-apr-2026

04/04/2026

Happy Spring! 🌱🐎

ICYMI, issue 20 of Black Boots Magazine is here!

Featuring Compton cowgirl Mayisha Akbar on the cover, this issue highlights her work with the Compton Jr. Posse (now known as the Compton Jr. Equestrians), along with tie-down roper Cory Solomon, historically Black Derby Day celebrations, Black equestrian tradespeople, the significance of the Black church, contemporary artist Ian McIlvoy, and more.

Tap in and spend some time with us this Easter weekend. It's some good reading. 🤠🐇

04/03/2026

Happy Spring!

Issue 20 of Black Boots Magazine is now available, and it’s packed full of powerful content.

This issue features Compton cowgirl Mayisha Akbar on the cover, highlighting her work with the Compton Jr. Posse (now the Compton Junior Equestrians). You’ll also find a spotlight on tie-down roper Cory Solomon, historically Black Derby Day celebrations, a feature on Black equestrian tradespeople, an exploration of the significance of the Black church, contemporary Western fine artist Ian McIlvoy, and more.

Take some time this Easter weekend to read and enjoy.
👉🏾 LINK: https://www.flipsnack.com/blackbootsawardsmag/black-boots-mag-issue-20-apr-2026