Sarah Maslin Nir: That black people were part of the equestrian story and the American story. What do you wish more in the horse world knew about that history? Horse Nation: You have an entire chapter in “Horse Crazy” (“Swamper”) about the black cowboys – and you’ve also written a few New York Times articles about them. Sarah Maslin Nir: Getting to adventure around the world with horses! Horse Nation: What was your favorite part of writing the book? Sarah Maslin Nir: The personal stuff – as a reporter we’re not supposed to write anything about ourselves and suddenly telling most personal, meaningful, formative stories – it’s much easier to write the reporter stuff than the personal stuff. Horse Nation: What was the toughest part of the book to write? Sarah Maslin Nir: Trying to find a favorite chapter or episode is like trying to pick a favorite horse, all are special in their own way! Especially right now, I’m really thinking about the chapter called “Swamper,” which is about people who are reinserting the legacy of the erased history of the black cowboys in society. Horse Nation: Favorite chapter in the book? Sarah Maslin Nir: It took me a year, but I feel like I’ve been writing it my whole life, I’ve been living Horse Crazy – it became more personal than I expected, but it was easy to write when I realized I’d always been living that story. Horse Nation: How long did it take you to write Horse Crazy?
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