Compton Cowgirl Looking to Change Stereotypes in Rodeo | LX News

Wynter Floyd was raised in Compton, California, a city known for gang activity and violence. But this hasn't stopped Floyd from competing in barrel racing, a sport with few black women.
"There is a lot of gangs in Compton," said Jimmy Bernard Bright, Floyd's step-father. "If you on a horse, the gang members, they respect you." Watch as this Cowgirl of Compton changes stereotypes in the rodeo world and motivates others in her community to pursue their dreams.
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[@dellahoward1916]

Way to go cowgirl! I'm an old Indian cowgirl from the rez and I grew up doing rodeos. I know the work and costs involved in going to barrel races. Never lose sight of your dream and always keep riding. They're are rodeos and associations specifically for black cowboys and cowgirls too. Good luck in your rodeo endeavors Cowgirl!

[@anthonyrobinson1600]

Shine baby girl, shine!

[@canadiancowgirl8776]

I wasn’t expecting to cry, but I sure did. When I started out it was a STRUGGLE for my family too, I know how hard it can be. Where can we go to help this young lady?

[@mrvictor89]

Y’all better do y’all history, Mexicans and blacks were the first cowboys, this young lady is the example of true American western culture.

[@guineamusketeersofficial7628]

Yup! Not sure why people assume it was created by whites when the whole cowboy thing started by Mexicans and black people. There’s even different competitions in Mexico.

[@richardmontonio1486]

Mexicans have been vaqueros = cowboys since 1500s and whites learned in 1830s and blacks learned in 1865 after slavery was abolished. Vaqueros have been cowboys for 500 years and are the first cowboys to ride in America. Indians also rode horses back in the 1500s but the first cowboys were Mexicans. Enjoy Mexican culture ride your hearts out?

[@justlivelovelaughfrugally]

Oh my God Mrs. Wade. You. Are a beautiful being. Your spirit is overwhelming. Bless you and your daughter. You’re a mom, a protector and a provider. You’re not just a supporter.

[@julius3991]

This girl goes far with what she got and the love and support under her wings is beautiful. Thank you for being an inspiration to cowkids like me and keep being you. I hope to achieve my dream from the streets to the barrels one day. May the light you got keep you grounded.

[@jessicawalker3614]

Get it girl

[@davidbell4216]

Texas, is definitely where it is at southeast TX is beautiful.

[@jeanmcclain6532]

I’m So Happy and Proud To Have Stumbled by Fate On This Story. My Wife Use To Work For The Junior Posse Group Some Years ago. It’s Good To See A Family Support Their Daughter’s Dream. I Look Forward in Following This Young Girl’s Efforts!!!

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[@elizabethviv]

it doesn't matter what you have, but who you are. she'll get far.

[@lisalondon5138]

So proud of you You go girl

[@oliviarey7724]

I want her to win the American and the NFR! I will be cheering all the way.

[@nuthinbutlove]

I am so proud of you. Keep it up. Don't ever stop. By any means necessary. You are great! ❤️

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[@kellyteakle6540]

Just gorgeous, love your determination ♥️

[@healingher3776]

Your strength & confidence to do something out the box is Amazing ❣️ LOVE THIS, HER & HER MOMS, HER FAM, THE WEST COAST😍 West coast the best coast

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[@nancydashiell1429]

Wonderful talented girl and supportive family. They need a sponsor. They shouldn’t have to struggle.

[@madduck2323]

I hope she’s still riding!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@happytree473]

An inspiration!! Go girl!!

[@iamgreat481]

That's my daughter day care teacher hey girl that's right I'm so proud of you you look phenomenal

[@edwardrojo7175]

Good Luck in all you do!!!!!!!

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[@lannagermer]

this is so dope!!! I am so impressed with you and a little bit jealous. if you ever come to Portland let me know I would love to come and cheer you on

[@iiam._.Jaleah]

Bro I live in Compton, where you at so I can ride too

[@priscillalerma5830]

she is everything, she is the moment, she is the IT girl.

[@stephenerichoffman]

I got to this story a lil late but what an inspirational thing it truly is! This young lady and her Moma are more the norm than not, I assure you!!! And I grew up w a similar intro into this all consuming world of Barrel Racing . One piece of advice that the late Alison Powers, of Sonora, Texas, a former WPRA Texas Circuit Director and very special friend to me as a teen, shared with me that it didn’t matter what you pulled up to an event in, it’s what you pulled out of the trailer and what you did with it that did matter! She was sincere in that advice because at the local Jackpots-back before the “D”’era had started-it was common to see Ms. Alison in her Lincoln Continental pulling her Single horse Bruton”Easy Pull’”single axle trailer with her nice horse, Chicks Mr Maydeck headed to get a run in between rodeo’s!!! Hope Wynter and her Moma are still at it and doing well!!! Barrel racing can be your life if you want it to, and if you can dream about it, it can happen!!! Loved this!❤

[@lolam.5062]

Incredible story! Luv it! Keep going Wynter and Mom❤ Yu got ths! More blessings n route 2 yu🎉

[@julioavalos2936]

Ya ladies !!!

[@lisalondon5138]

Your famous now saw you on tv Your a star girl and don’t forget it

[@bengtbergman4539]

Just great . Wishing You all good luck !

[@kimmixerxs]

True inspiration 🐎🐎🐎

[@katrinajones8788]

Love this!!

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[@unclepaulie70]

Do your thang ✊🏾

[@makeudrippdropp]

So dope. Love this Story. I wanna get my kids Into riding

[@mauricekiner1835]

Thank you 🎉 You are so much of an amazing young lady, Your mom is a blessing, THANK YOU COACH 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@lamh5265]

Good for you....don't give up, give in...keep it moving to even more success.

[@JoseGonzalez-hh7yb]

This family needs a go fund me 🙏

[@aaminahel5828]

Do it, Princess!!! GO!!!🙌🏾🥰💖🌟

[@alvinkitchens4976]

Keep it going strong 💪

[@deborahxavier-velez1630]

Blessings on your life.

[@gabrielperez4578]

Young lady, I believe YOU are an inspiration. A truly wonderful butterfly. FLY!

[@lavernebanks3666]

You go girl! ❤

[@janeraymond5214]

Yay!! GO WINTER!!

[@diversity2739]

Amazing!

[@robertpage2844]

You go girl do what you love

[@dwightcurrie8316]

We've know Black People Can "Cowboy" For well over 100 years Now, so this is no surprise Good Luck Young Lady Hang On Tight, Turn Quick, Then Hurry Up Every Chance You Get

[@user-ph1mv5cz9q]

Some of us rides horses others wrk the land the community in the end we should be proud who we are and what we was brought to this country do

[@sarahfox2889]

Do yall have a cash app

[@stormyrivers]

Bravo 👏 👏

[@wendydavies1301]

Ride em cowgirl from good old Liverpool, England, and a horse lover. You could do a KZbin channel to support you and your horse and help you through uni. I would follow you definitely.

[@onearm5827]

Just seen this video hope she is doing great

[@famousdex7327]

I love it

[@brettjennings2542]

Let it take you cause ,it'll get you to where you want to be

[@deborahxavier-velez1630]

Enjoy yourself live your truth.

[@queenafrikarenplazdohtifaw6088]

Blessings to You and More Blessings in JESUS name Amen... My Granddaughters are just getting involved... Do far only Boots and Hats...😂😂 Next: STABLE Then: HORSE Final: RODEO Thanks for Your Lifestyle... Motivated!

[@queenafrikarenplazdohtifaw6088]

RIGHT NOW EVEN TODAY WE'RE LOOKING FOR A STABLE & TRAINER... WE'RE IN ANTELOPE VALLEY... Palmdale/ Lancaster CA... 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@leonessbutterfly8813]

This is soooo dope much love but I was like you aint know about Compton, ma'am? 🤔

[@adueolav8333]

You motivate me so much, your too cute. Keep up the good work!! 💞

[@naturalbeauty8026]

Is a fund set up to support her in competitions or training? I would gladly donate

[@chaleowin7732]

Have you ever tried a gofundme?

[@tomhead8027]

Well Done Young Lady

[@judahvance2701]

Side saddle one leg on the back of the horse one leg near the belly of the horse as low as you dare straighten slightly on the approach lean and slide into position during the turn

[@keepalowprofile7092]

Much love from oroville calif. You go girl.

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[@isaiahcoleman7827]

I had no idea they had colleges that had, horse racing.

[@montfordpointmarines9474]

Horses don't discriminate people do.

[@essenceofwanda7p456]

How can I contribute? I would love to help. My family were active in Bill Pickett rodeo circuits...

[@doc9253]

💪🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WalMac1976]

Just like everything in life. You produce results you will be accepted. Race is just used as a wedge by the left. For those that don’t understand have never experienced both sides. Keep Workin.

[@LXNews]

Thanks for joining the conversation!

[@desertdogs247]

cool....

[@judahvance2701]

Ride on the side of the horse the whole time like someone is shooting at you your chest should be leaning against it’s body when It takes the barrel use voice commands and a modify your saddle.

[@SweetBrownGirl]

Why do I feel like crying? My ancestors were cowgirls and cowboys. First the Mexicans, then Black Americans.

[@daniclark2000]

Yesh, but as a veteran we have to give up our health benefit.

[@mandylace4291]

How many buckles and races have you won?

[@marilynwade9448]

It's now an expensive sport with all the travel and fees.

[@1987shanellpearl]

"Records aren't available to confirm " ?!?!?!?!? Da duck? 🦆 bull corn! Stop playing! They know good and well no black female has rode with them! Man I would fight the make it a record tho! That is so damn silly ........wooo that makes me so hot!!!!!! 🤬 that makes me want to do a while research paper about that group just to prove this baby is the first Black American woman on the team

[@kenharris8743]

Victims they will always be victims as long as they believe that they AR

[@jaimeurbinatorres]

Good job moms.

[@gerardwright2048]

❤❤❤❤1

[@darthlordtodd5232]

You are on your way to success read and say the prayer of jabez 1 Chronicles 4:10

[@NaturalJoy50]

Amen! I wish I could fund this family. I don't want her dreams to die.

[@XOLB1]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@porsharose1616]

What’s wynter IG name , I would love to follow you . I live 2hrs away from you

[@darrylpowell8247]

Wonder how she's doing now? Seems like some athlete would have jumped in. If nothing else, a tax write off.

[@michaellewis4632]

Oh course her moms made it all about race and not that she came from one of the worst communities in California and is actually doing something with her life other than joining a gang

[@rlhawkinsrlhawkins]

😮😮 Oh wow.. Outstanding story.. You can reach out to local barbershops. Hair salons And mechanics. And restaurants for donations.. And stores.. To help out the funding.. You can write some local artists and actors.. I hope all is well keep up the good work love to see you then..💪🏾💪🏾🫂🤝🏽