PURA holds several programs that support our mission and provide a safe space for students to learn about horses.
There are many ways to give back to the community and PURA is honored by your giving. Support our programs today.
Check out the many ways PURA gives back to the community of Philadelphia.
PURA is an organization focused on creating opportunities and fostering positive experiences for all of its students. Check out some of our amazing programs below:
Junior Concrete cowboys and cowgirls
Emphasizing the importance of horsemanship and horse care, PURA educates students in the JCCC program about horses both in and out of the saddle, while also incorporating academic learning.
LESSON PROGRAM
Our skilled training staff instruct both Western and English riding styles, using World-Class Show Horses. PURA students also have the opportunity to compete at a professional level.
Horse Clubs
These clubs were formed to address additional interests held by PURA students. Examples are 4-H Club and Horsemanship Club.
SPECIAL EVENTS
We offers Special Events for horse loving groups who want the presence of a horse for a special day. PURA can bring a horse or pony to you for Birthday’s, Block Parties, Photo Shoots and School events.
“Not all kids want to play basketball. Not all kids want to play football. Some kids want to ride horses.”
-Erin S. Brown
The Filmmakers behind Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin on Netflix are raising money to provide a permanent home for PURA. DONATE TODAY!
Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy’s, Erin Brown is featured on ABC ahead of the Concrete Cowboy movie premiere.
CONCRETE COWBOY
Have you watched Concrete Cowboy on Netflix? Check it out today!
Set in North Philadelphia during the summer, Concrete Cowboy follows a troubled teen (Caleb McLaughlin) torn between a life of crime and his estranged father’s (Idris Elba) unique urban cowboy lifestyle. Based
on G. Neri’s novel Ghetto Cowboy, the film is directed by Ricky Staub and features a cast including Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, and Clifford “Method Man” Smith. Arriving on Netflix April
2. The Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy, founded by the late Eric Miller, and established in partnership with the filmmakers of this Father-Son drama, played a key role in the making of the film.
Pictured from left to right: Mercedes Thorpe, who portrayed “Esha,” Idris Elba, who played “Harp,” and Erin S. Brown, the Executive Director and Fletcher Street Original known as “The Concrete Cowgirl,” all on set during the second day of filming.