I walked out of the movie theater Sunday night after seeing the Barbie Movie with a lot of different thoughts and opinions. I reflected on them for two days after, before realizing that their is actually some parallels between the movie and how women are seen in the horse industry!
If you also went to see it you know what a powerful statement the movie made and the conversations it started that have been avoided until now! As I reflected I realized that although it may seem in the equine industry that it is dominated by women and that there does seem to be more women that ride than men. We are still being overshadowed and it's still hard for us to be taken seriously as professionals in the industry and not be seen as "horse girls" or more than just horse crazy!
In this week's episode I discuss five points that I found between the movie and women in the equine industry. How we are seen especially at the top levels of the industry. How we should be seen for our beauty and for our ideas without the pressures of having to be tough as the only way to be taken seriously!
For example, Beth on Yellowstone is a woman, but the only way she is written as a character to be taken seriously in business and on the ranch is if she has a tough exterior and doesn't really enjoy the beauty of being a woman or they are shown as "distractions" to the men! Instead of strong capable horsewomen as well as being beautiful!
I feel very passionate about advocating not only for promoting and growing the industry for future generations, but showcasing women thriving in their equine businesses and helping to give them a voice to be seen equally to men who are at the top levels of their field. To be respected and treated as more than just horse obsessed! As well as have great men on the podcast that support women in the industry!
I hope you will listen to this episode with open ears and it inspires you to start up your own conversations on this topic! And if you haven't seen the Barbie Movie yet, I highly recommend it to all to see it, men and women!
I would love to hear how you like this episode by either sharing it on your social media and tag me @theeducatedcowgirl or go to Apple podcasts and leave me a rating and review!
So for now stay blessed and ride on cowgirls!
Season 1, Episode 8
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