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'Horses saved my life' - how a boy from West Philly made polo history

When Kareem Rosser's brothers stumbled upon a barn of horses in the middle of the city, it changed their families' life forever.

Kareem Rosser grew up in one of Philadelphia’s most deprived neighbourhoods - an unlikely environment to discover a love for the elite game of polo, also known as the sport of kings. He shares his story of making history with his all African American team.

Picture: A young Kareem Rosser riding a horse
Credit: Image from CTL Cover, credit Lezlie Hiner

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Fri 30 Jul 2021 02:06GMT
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