She is young, gifted and Black. Sumayyah Muhammad has proven, as noted in the Muhammad account, that she will not be easily deterred. This 8 year-old 45-pound rider has successfully demonstrated that she is able to control a 1,000-pound horse.”
Even after her first fall while attempting a jump, Sumayyah has evidenced tremendous determination beyond her years. Cites the Final Call writer, “She got right back up on the horse and continued to ride and jump again.”
Young Sumayyah has been riding for nearly a year and a half. She won first place in an equestrian competition after riding only for close to four months. Equestrian in this context pertains to the skills related to horseback riding.
As quoted, “riding gives Sumayyah a confidence and sense of accomplishment. Years ago, she was afraid to even get on a horse let alone ride. She seemed to love the beauty of horses,” says Muhammad.