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Legacy

Legacy

Making space for all in the equestrian world, and sharing yoga's spiritual teachings.

Multi Story · BBC Local Radio

June 23, 202133m 7s

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Show Notes

Two stories of people making and continuing legacies - from making space in the equestrian world, to sharing the spiritual teachings of yoga.

Freedom found a passion for horse riding as a teenager, when his parents moved the family from Leicester, to the Caribbean island of Antigua. Returning to the UK five years later, he was struck by how much he stood out in the equestrian world, as a young black man from the inner city. He now dedicates his time to ensuring kids from all backgrounds have the opportunity to share his passion. Kids like Kanane, one of The Urban Equestrian Academy's biggest success stories to date.

Jal grew up in Preston, thinking yoga was just something grannies did in the temple and resisting suggestions she gave it a go herself. It wasn't until her husband Richard suggested a spontaneous year-long adventure in India that she truly connected to the spiritual practise - a life-changing experience.

Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Versha Nayee at BBC Radio Lancashire.