An association initiative and a horse equipment brand are joining forces to create a network of secure sites dedicated to female equestrian practice.
In the world of riding, women represent a growing share of license holders, yet some give up practicing due to fear of insecurity. A recent survey reveals that nearly 80% of female riders have already given up riding alone on trails or in public spaces for fear of being harassed. This alarming figure calls on the equestrian community to take action.
The Hoka brand, recognized for its sports equipment, and the Sine Qua Non association have decided to unite to address this issue. Their ambition? To establish a network of partner locations where women can practice riding under optimal safety conditions. The goal is to create dedicated, monitored spaces adapted to female practice, allowing riders to ride confidently without fear.
This initiative meets a concrete need. Testimonials from female riders describe uncomfortable, even threatening situations on trail paths or in isolated riding centers. Restricted hours, lack of lighting, or distance from facilities are all obstacles that deter many riders from continuing their passion.
The planned network will allow women to benefit from a supportive environment, with specific time slots and instructors trained in female accompaniment. The goal is to democratize access to riding for all, regardless of their level, by removing barriers related to safety.
This approach is part of a broader trend of awareness about gender inequalities in sport. By creating dedicated spaces, organizers hope not only to reassure existing riders but also to attract new ones to the discipline. Riding, often perceived as a male sport at the elite competition level, proves once again that it can be a vector for women's emancipation.
The Hoka brand, recognized for its sports equipment, and the Sine Qua Non association have decided to unite to address this issue. Their ambition? To establish a network of partner locations where women can practice riding under optimal safety conditions. The goal is to create dedicated, monitored spaces adapted to female practice, allowing riders to ride confidently without fear.
This initiative meets a concrete need. Testimonials from female riders describe uncomfortable, even threatening situations on trail paths or in isolated riding centers. Restricted hours, lack of lighting, or distance from facilities are all obstacles that deter many riders from continuing their passion.
The planned network will allow women to benefit from a supportive environment, with specific time slots and instructors trained in female accompaniment. The goal is to democratize access to riding for all, regardless of their level, by removing barriers related to safety.
This approach is part of a broader trend of awareness about gender inequalities in sport. By creating dedicated spaces, organizers hope not only to reassure existing riders but also to attract new ones to the discipline. Riding, often perceived as a male sport at the elite competition level, proves once again that it can be a vector for women's emancipation.
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Source: Ouest-France