Tent pegging: The South African black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Khosi Dlomo, a South African teenager and the only black female registered in tent pegging in sub-Saharan Africa, competes in this military-origin equestrian sport by riding down a track to remove wooden pegs with a lance. She experiences an adrenaline rush and energy boost from the competition, where riders earn points based on their performance, with a maximum of 192 points available across 32 attempts. Dlomo, who discovered the sport at six, feels honored yet pressured to advocate for it as she competes at the World Championships.

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