JFTDWS
Well-Known Member
Does anyone on here buy this for their children? (or, indeed, read it themselves?! )
Following a discussion with a friend who bought the latest edition for her young son (who loves riding his ponies ), we're curious to know if all the issues are as lacking in diversity as the current one. There is one article in the current edition about Alan Davies (the groom, not Jonathan Creek ), but not a single other picture or reference to boys in horse sports. There is no representation at all for children who are not white girls.
Whilst I'm aware that there are vastly more girls (and women) than boys at grassroots level, and there is a strong bias toward white British participation in horse sports, I'm not sure how this is excusable in a children's magazine. I know - from my own participation in certain sports, competing, helping and coaching, that there are lots of children who are from different backgrounds and ethnicities, as well as plenty of boys who are keen horse riders.
Surely there should be some representation for them in the UK's leading horse magazine aimed at children - and shouldn't we be encouraging participation from all demographics by presenting a good reflection of the all the types of rider out there?
The afore-mentioned friend has commented on this on the official Pony Mag facebook page, attracting some attention from other frustrated parents of boys - but has been ignored by the SM team at the magazine. Since her post, the social media team decided to upload this photo which nicely demonstrates their attitude toward diversity
Following a discussion with a friend who bought the latest edition for her young son (who loves riding his ponies ), we're curious to know if all the issues are as lacking in diversity as the current one. There is one article in the current edition about Alan Davies (the groom, not Jonathan Creek ), but not a single other picture or reference to boys in horse sports. There is no representation at all for children who are not white girls.
Whilst I'm aware that there are vastly more girls (and women) than boys at grassroots level, and there is a strong bias toward white British participation in horse sports, I'm not sure how this is excusable in a children's magazine. I know - from my own participation in certain sports, competing, helping and coaching, that there are lots of children who are from different backgrounds and ethnicities, as well as plenty of boys who are keen horse riders.
Surely there should be some representation for them in the UK's leading horse magazine aimed at children - and shouldn't we be encouraging participation from all demographics by presenting a good reflection of the all the types of rider out there?
The afore-mentioned friend has commented on this on the official Pony Mag facebook page, attracting some attention from other frustrated parents of boys - but has been ignored by the SM team at the magazine. Since her post, the social media team decided to upload this photo which nicely demonstrates their attitude toward diversity