Were not all raving loonies, us men: male rider speaks out on lack of gender inclusivity [Video]

A rider who is “bemused” about the lack of everyday male participation in equestrian – and what he sees as the bias towards females in marketing the industry has spoken out about the issues.

Tim Barrett started riding as a teenager and now loans former racehorse Turnwood Boy. He told H&H riding and horses are part of his identity, but that he feels in the minority in the industry.

“This has been building up for a while but I recently got back from a trail ride in north Africa, where everyone involved with the horses was male,” he said. “I know there are cultural differences but then I found myself back here. I went to an event with a friend, and what really stuck out was all the branding and marketing.”

Tim said he felt the event in question was entirely aimed at women.

“I’ve been involved with horses so long, I usually take it on the …