These are challenging times for everyone, especially for youth. The Compton Jr. Posse (CJP) was developed to provide inner-city youth with year round after school alternatives to the lure of gang and drug lifestyles. For over 20 years, the Compton Jr. Posse has given inner city kid’s hope by teaming them with horses.  Through these equestrian activities, youth develop responsibility, discipline and self-esteem.  Students learn to set and achieve both academic and career goals.  There can be no better investment in their future. CJP has set $1.3 million as our 3 year campaign goal in order to improve our educational, outreach and ranching components. In addition, we want our newly created equestrian team to continue competition with our eyes set on the Olympics. These things will help our students to become eligible for equestrian scholarships at some of the top colleges in the country. CJP students train with many top national trainers including 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson and Olympic Bronze Medalist- International Dressage Judge Charlotte Bredahl-Baker. In 2010, we launched a Mounted Jr. Ranger Program in conjunction with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.