“When gangs took over the [abandoned public land in Philadelphia] and the neighborhood took a turn for the worse, horses became a… — G. Neri City life Copy Share Image
“I can be better, Mama. I won’t skip school no more. I promise.” She looks at me for the first time, her… — G. Neri First time Copy Share Image
“It’s our right to be here. This is our home. So we ain’t leaving and that’s that. The people have spoken, so… — G. Neri Leaving Copy Share Image
“Don't steal nobody's cattle or their women. Treat your horse like your best friend, because sometimes that's all you got. Most important,… — G. Neri Best friend Copy Share Image
![“When gangs took over the [abandoned public land in Philadelphia] and the neighborhood took a turn for the worse, horses became a way of saving lives. By getting boys interested in raising a horse rather than killing another human being, these cowboys gave the youth something positive: father…” quote by G. Neri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/62a/g-neri-48769_city-life_when-gangs-took-over-the-abandoned-publi_297644.jpg)
