Why aren't women allowed to ride in the Grand National?

Question

Like in National velvet. I know that she rode in it but immediately after they found out that she was a girl they immediately tried to disqualify her.

Answer 1

During the time that National Velvet was set women were not socially acceptable to be jockeys on the flat or over jumps. Also during that time, as now, jocks need to be licened, and she was not, she went into the race under a false name and that is considered cheating.

Answer 2

they are,first one was in 1977 and carrie ford rode in it recently.

ive only seen the film once,but are you sure she didnt ride in it?

Answer 3

That was the rules back then. Rules have changed.

Im still waiting for the all womens softball team to let me play, but I guess they fear me.

Answer 4

Oh yea they are!!

\ Movies are JUST movies ..

If you would ck on the riders recenty  like in the last 15 yrs, You will see a girl in it ,,

It takes Tons of heart and & a million pounds of GUTS to ride in it ,

And yes some might not have won ,,

But one day You  WILL !!

GO GIRLS