Why are horses considered feminine animals?

[Prettygurl12]

Just curious. For centuries, horses were primarily ridden by men who worked cattle.

But nowadays, horses are viewed as a primarily female animal.

I'm not speaking just about showing them, as I can understand why a man would not particularly enjoy that aspect. But just horsemanship in general is considered feminine.

Why? I see nothing overly feminine about saddling up and going for a ride in the woods for the day.

Horses aren't very soft creatures either. They're very powerful animals who, if not handled correctly, can inflict serious injury, even death, to their handler.

I'm not saying it's bad or good, I'm just wondering why. I've spoken to many guys who say they'll never ride a horse because, "horses are girly" when in fact, horses are about as unisex of an animal you can get. There are not feminine looking horses like there are feminine looking breeds of dog or cat or fish. They're all fairly standard.

Can someone explain?

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+1 y

I know they're not feminine. I've been around/worked with/owned them for my entire life. I just wish more guys were into them. I'd honestly have to marry him if he was a good horseman. Lol

[sketchy]

Blame the Village People and Brokeback Mountain - between them, they pretty much destroyed the notion of cowboys as being manly (watching Cruel Intentions 2 may also go some way towards answering your question).

Anyway, horses are for girls; zebra are for men (zebras are hardcore).

[doctorwhofan23]

Don't tell that to people who are big on horse racing.

[Prettygurl12]

Haha I know lol I love horse racing, but my being female doesn't really help the case haha

[doctorwhofan23]

So who is your pick to win the Belmont stakes

[Prettygurl12]

I'm not going to lie, I don't really bet on the horses or follow their stories, I just like watching them Run. But...Orb has a decent chance I think. As they say, never bet against a bay.

[doctorwhofan23]

Orb is good too bad he lost the Preakness though.

[Anonymous]

I've never thought of it as feminine or masculine...it's just riding a horse. Which is fun and requires some skill.

Not going horseback riding because you think it's girlie sounds like a stupid reason/excuse to me...Maybe he's just afraid of it or not good with animals.

[XxLuvItXx]

Because guys don't have the guts to jump on a horse and do what we do

[AlmostAsylum]

horse racing (being a jockey) is a male dominated sport

[dudeman]

very small feminine men

[Transigence]

I have not heard of this stereotype. Are you saying horses themselves are feminine? Or that equestrianism is a feminine activity? (Not that I've heard either of those).

If anyone thinks horses are feminine, I'd suggest taking a good look at a buff Clydesdale stallion.

If anyone thinks being an equestrian is a feminine activity, try riding a mustang.

[sa230e]

Huh? I always thought of them as very masculine creatures. They're strong and fast and they name muscle cars after them. The only thing feminine about them I can think of is that girls really tend to like them.

[THE_Godfather]

Because the horse hasn't broken it's maiden? Horse racing is feminist?

I only bet on them, never ride.

[THE_Godfather]

You want to marry a guy who is between 4 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 6 inches, weighing 123-127 lbs?

[Prettygurl12]

Not jockeys. Just a man who can ride western, handle a quarter horse, and just enjoy riding in general.

[THE_Godfather]

I live in a big city. The only horseman I've seen are Jockeys. Find two or three you like & he will win you money, it doesn't matter about the horse it's all about the jockey. There are of course the cops on horseback. One day a black guy asked the cop "what kind of animal is this?" The cop replied "It's a horse!" The guy meant, a thoroughbred horse or breed. Then he asked "did it ever win any money, you know come in 1st?"

Life in the big city.

[Prettygurl12]

I live in the sticks. The horse out here (and horsemen) are the roping, trail riding kind. I don't care about the money.

[THE_Godfather]

It's money that matters! link

I use to ride an "Iron Horse!" "SHE" would take me as far & as fast as I wanted to go. I could lead her to a gas station & she would drink.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them fish.

[dudeman]

i think its because the cowboy is a thing of the past and horses are used for show now. I've known a few women who did the English riding style and that seems a bit girly

[Phoenix98]

I'd own a horse I like horses especially the wild painted Indian horses last free ones out there.

[Anonymous]

I think the reason girls are into them is quite obvious but they won't admit it...don't believe me? Well sorry, I'm not allowed to post links to prove.

"O.O soo beautiful, so thick n juicy. teh low hangin fruut" - what every woman thinks
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[Opinion Owner]

it swings when they walk

[Drummer4Lyfe]

Lol wtf you on about

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[Anonymous]

Never heard of this but I'm assuming because horses warm up to women faster

[Prettygurl12]

Perhaps. Although they say a woman can't break a stallion. I'd like to try though :)

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah that's true Stallions are beautiful but stubborn.

[front2back]

"I love horses." - Ellis

[Anonymous]

They are quite manly to me.

[Drummer4Lyfe]

You obviously never heard of cowboys.