The Hatley brothers originally purchased their horse named, “Return Ivory”, but decided to rename it “Black Lives Matter” to bring awareness to racial issues.
DALLAS — A Texas-bred stallion is making a name for itself, and minorities in the sport of horse racing. A 1,200 pound horse named “Black Lives Matter” is gaining notoriety after a“He’s one of the top horses not just in our life, but in this world right now,” said James Hatley Jr., of the Hatley Brothers Racing Team. “We want him to show it and bring awareness to who we are. We are Black Americans and want people to know that Black lives truly matter.
“We wanted to make sure he stood for something because we thought he was special when we picked him out at the sale, and saw the vision,” said Ke’Elronn Hatley. The brothers said their speedy horse has become a focal point and common denominator on a track still suffering from a racist history. That’s why they changed their stallion’s name to “Black Lives Matter”, but they said they got quick pushback from the American Quarter Horse Association.
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