And I'm here to call you out on your complete lack of understanding of horse sports again ;).

To anyone who thinks the "poor horse does all the work" I have a simple challenge. Take a few lessons. Not a "public trail ride" where they carefully select horses who don't care what their riders do and just want to mosey around.

Actual lessons.

Because that's the only way to understand just how much work it is. It uses muscles you don't use in every day activities. It requires muscle isolation, balance, grip strength and, of course, a ton of mental fitness.

You could (but I never would) make far more of a case for motor racing not being a sport.

I DO, however, stand with you on some sports not needing to be divided by gender. I know a little old lady who'll beat all comers at darts ;).

Archery might be more of a question because upper body strength determines the kind of bow you can use to a point. Shooting, though...

(I didn't want to undermine your point, but the horse sooooooooo does not do all the work. I'm gonna put you on a mule and point it at a mountain if I ever get my hands on you ;)).