Recovering Aspiring And Devoted Riders Redefine The Iconic Bond

In the world of motorcycling, there exists a special bond that transcends words - a bond between riders and their beloved machines. This bond is formed through countless hours spent on the open road, experiencing the thrill of the wind in their face and the freedom that comes with riding on two wheels. For recovering, aspiring, and devoted riders alike, this bond is more than just a hobby; it is a way of life.

Recovery can take many forms, but one thing that remains constant is the power of passion and determination. There are riders who have faced life-altering accidents, enduring countless surgeries and rehabilitation. Yet, despite the odds, these individuals find solace in the world of motorcycling. They refuse to let their injuries define them, instead choosing to redefine what it means to be a rider.

Aspiring riders, on the other hand, may face their own set of challenges. They may lack the resources or support necessary to pursue their dreams of owning a motorcycle. However, their passion and desire to experience the freedom of the open road often leads them to seek alternative ways to ride. Whether it be joining local motorcycle clubs, renting bikes for short trips, or participating in community events, these aspiring riders find ways to satiate their hunger for adventure.

Horse Girls: Recovering, Aspiring, and Devoted Riders Redefine the Iconic Bond

by Halimah Marcus (Kindle Edition)

4.5 out of 5

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Devoted riders, with years of experience under their belts, continue to redefine their bond with motorcycling. They understand that the relationship between rider and machine is constantly evolving. They seek out new routes, engage in advanced riding techniques, and even customize their bikes to further enhance their connection. These devoted riders serve as mentors and role models to aspiring riders, inspiring them to push their limits and embrace the passion for motorcycling.

For each rider, the bond with their motorcycle is deeply personal. It represents freedom, individuality, and the courage to explore the unknown. It is through this bond that riders find a sense of purpose, commradery, and belonging. Whether they are recovering from an injury, aspiring to own a bike, or devoted to the lifelong pursuit of riding, these individuals redefine what it means to be a rider.

In , the iconic bond between riders and their motorcycles is one that cannot be easily described. It is a bond that is built on passion, determination, and a love for the open road. Recovering, aspiring, and devoted riders alike embrace this bond, allowing it to redefine their lives and challenge their limitations. Through their experiences, they inspire others to join the motorcycling community, redefining the very essence of what it means to be a rider.

Horse Girls: Recovering, Aspiring, and Devoted Riders Redefine the Iconic Bond

by Halimah Marcus (Kindle Edition)

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2028 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	80 pages
Item Weight	:	1.01 pounds
Dimensions	:	7.36 x 0.51 x 10.2 inches

FREE

“A wild, rollicking ride into the heart of horse country—these essays get at what it means to love horses, in all that love's complexity.” —Anton DiSclafani, author of The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls

A compelling and provocative essay collection that smashes stereotypes and redefines the meaning of the term “horse girl,” broadening it for women of all cultural backgrounds.

As a child, horses consumed Halimah Marcus’ imagination. When she wasn’t around horses she was pretending to be one, cantering on two legs, hands poised to hold invisible reins. To her classmates, girls like Halimah were known as “horse girls,” weird and overzealous, absent from the social worlds of their peers. 

Decades later, when memes about “horse girl energy,” began appearing across social media—Halimah reluctantly recognized herself. The jokes imagine girls as blinkered as carriage ponies, oblivious to the mockery behind their backs. The stereotypical horse girl is also white, thin, rich, and straight, a daughter of privilege. Yet so many riders don’t fit this narrow, damaging ideal, and relate to horses in profound ways that include ambivalence and regret, as well as unbridled passion and devotion.

Featuring some of the most striking voices in contemporary literature—including Carmen Maria Machado, Pulitzer-prize winner Jane Smiley, T Kira Madden, Maggie Shipstead, and Courtney Maum—Horse Girls reframes the iconic bond between girls and horses with the complexity and nuance it deserves. And it showcases powerful emerging voices like Braudie Blais-Billie, on the connection between her Seminole and Quebecois heritage; Sarah Enelow-Snyder, on growing up as a Black barrel racer in central Texas; and Nur Nasreen Ibrahim, on the colonialist influence on horse culture in Pakistan.

By turns thought-provoking and personal, Horse Girls reclaims its titular stereotype to ask bold questions about autonomy and desire, privilege and ambition, identity and freedom, and the competing forces of domestication and wildness.