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Astride : Horses, Women, and a Partnership That Shaped America / Eliza McGraw ; foreword by Katherine C. Mooney.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- McGraw, Eliza, author.
- Series:
- Horses in history (University Press of Kentucky)
- Horses in History Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Horsemanship--United States.
- Horsemanship.
- Horsemen and horsewomen--United States.
- Horsemen and horsewomen.
- Women--United States--Social conditions--19th century.
- Women.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (201 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky, [2024]
- Summary:
- Astride by Eliza McGraw explores the historical bond between women and horses, highlighting how this connection empowered women to break societal norms and gain access to traditionally male-dominated areas such as sports, politics, and the workforce. The book delves into the stories of remarkable women from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including suffragists, cowgirls, and trick riders, who used their equestrian skills to challenge gender roles and advocate for equal rights. Through scholarly research and engaging storytelling, McGraw illuminates the significant impact of women on the equestrian world and vice versa, offering insights into how this partnership has shaped American history. This work is intended for readers interested in history, women's studies, and equestrian sports. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Praise for Astride
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword by Katherine C. Mooney
- Preface
- Prologue
- 1. Riding for the Vote
- 2. Urban Riding, Horse Shows, and Foxhunting
- 3. Women and Humane Societies
- 4. Women in Racing
- 5. Cowgirls
- 6. Circus Riders
- 7. Extreme Riding: The Girls Who Dared
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Selected Bibliography
- Index
- Horses in History Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Description based on print version record.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 1-9859-0130-7
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