Am I the only person that didn't know...

I have to say I didn't know about Edward... although that interview did make me cringe a little about the hotel room...

Although I'm not against it don't get me wrong just a little to much information when you admire that person, would rather not picture him sharing a bed with Hans haha

I have to say I did think Ben Mayor was I didn't even know he was married (i'm not remotely interested in sj)

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My gaydar is also rubbish!!!

My OH thinks every guy who rides a horse is gay... only because he can't ride that's him rationalising it!! :D

A friend whose sister is pretty well placed in eventing told me last year about a few eventers who I had absolutely no idea were gay - I had no idea they were gay but as they are not "out" and many others don't seem to be aware then I suppose it's not obvious. But like others have said, completely their business, I still admire them as much as I always did!!
 
my OH absolutely refuses to believe tha Ben Maher is married to a woman- but he is also convinced that to ride a horse you are gay :rolleyes:

i know he's not horsey but i didn't know scott mills was gay- i just asked my OH and he was like "totally"- clearly my gaydar is crap too :eek:
 
Hels_Bells said:
My gaydar is also rubbish!!!

My OH thinks every guy who rides a horse is gay... only because he can't ride that's him rationalising it!! :D

A friend whose sister is pretty well placed in eventing told me last year about a few eventers who I had absolutely no idea were gay - I had no idea they were gay but as they are not "out" and many others don't seem to be aware then I suppose it's not obvious. But like others have said, completely their business, I still admire them as much as I always did!!
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There are - and have always been - quite a few eventers who are known for "liking a good time" and are just not super particular which form it takes. ;) I guess it depends how you define your terms. I don't get the impression things are quite as wild as they used to be, though, since the schedule is busier and it's so much more serious.

Mind you, it's a revelation how many perfectly ordinary, non-famous people lead pretty wild lives!

I don't think it is anybody's business but that's the modern world, isn't it? And at least people tend to be curious more than anything now, not so much openly hostile.
 
It is and it isn't. There is still so much homophobia in the world that I think we really need positive models to be out. I so, so wish that all those gay footballers would come out. I think it's one of my biggest wishes! It would make SUCH a difference.
 
Well, that IS a different conversation. Can you out people for the greater good, even if it harms them? Tricky. Unless you're Perez Hilton. :D

The horse world is pretty darn tolerant, as worlds go. Maybe I think that because it's one of the main ones I "grew up" in but outside of arts etc, and compared to other sports, it's pretty relaxed. As a friend of mine says, "All manner of sins are forgiven if you can ride a horse." ;)
 
I don't think "outing people for the greater good" is acceptable. I admire those who are brave enough to come "out" though. As TS says, the horse world is tolerant. Thank heavens for that...
As for the wild times, yes, I've heard about those too. Some very naughty people around, back then... ;) ;)
 
I guess part of it is what do you consider "out"? There are lots of people, including quite famous ones, who will tell you if you ask but don't bring it up out of context. I remember an interview with Nathan Lane when the reporter asked him and he looked at her like she was mad. :)

There are lots of riders who are not public about their relationships for whatever reason. Tbh, I'm always a bit surprised when people make a big deal about their girl/boyfriend or even husband/wife, especially if said person is particularly stunning or particularly rich. Lots of people have unusual families - look how many people on here recently expressed amazement when Laura Bechtolsheimer turned out to be rich! ;)
 
mbquest, purely because there is so much homophobia in the world and I think it would be immensely helpful if sportsmen and sportswomen, who ARE role models and happen to be gay spoke about their sexual orientation frankly, just like Edward and Happy do. Obviously *we* are old enough not to care, either way. But it could be life-altering for kids who think they might be gay and are scared, because they don't know if it's ok or not / because they don't feel "normal" etc. to be able to see a happy, fulfilled "role model" living his/her life out of the closet.
 
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Ah, who really cares. Our YO and her business partner are pretty well up in the eventing world and I have been told stuff I would never print on an open forum, but there are some very, very well known names who lets just say swing both ways and dont care where they find lurve. Also my 15 year old daughter spent the summer avoiding the letchy glances of a well known 'name' - we just thought it was highly hilarious, and no I wont reveal the name, not even if you pm me. I still chuckle when I think about it though.

I was devastated when I found out Carl and Spenny were gay. What a waste of man!
 
kerilli said:
SJ - I can't think of any gay riders.
Eventing - quite a few.
Dr - Lots.
;) ;)
I have no gaydar at all. Unless a guy is portraying all the stereotypes and then some, I tend to think "oh, he's a gorgeous metrosexual, mmmm". :( :(
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There are loads of s.j who are gay, and so good looking too ;) dam shame :) :)
 
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