Routledge Women, Horse Sports and Liberation History Book

Explore the history of British equestrianism with this scholarly work from Routledge. Shortlisted for the 2022 Lord Aberdare Literary Prize, this book provides the first full-length examination of how women engaged with horse sports from the 18th to the 20th centuries. It examines how these activities influenced gender, class, and national identity across Britain and its Empire. This research highlights a unique democratic aspect of riding and hunting. It shows how skill allowed individuals from various backgrounds, including chimney-sweeps and courtesans, to participate in these sports. By looking at the transformations of social structures through the lens of equestrianism, this book offers a deep look into the changing roles of women in British history.