Women in Equestrian Polo: Cultural Capital and Sport Trajectories

A significant development in sport over the last century is the greater involvement of women resulting from transformations in the gender order. Studies in the sociology of sport document the gradual decline of sport as a male preserve. Equestrian sport is an interesting yet complex case with regard to gender equity and participation among women. There are, however, equestrian events that are slower to respond to pressures for greater gender …