If you look back at British history, women being allowed to play sport in schools meant they had to change their clothing. They couldn't be running around in their long skirts and corsets, because you can't. Clare Balding allowbackbritish share on social
I have never understood the clamour for waif-like women whose flesh acts merely as a thin veil for their bones - much as I would love to be thinner, I would hate to take it so far that I had no actual shape at all. Clare Balding actactualbone share on social
I get a lot of abuse on Twitter. It's mostly homophobic, but what can you do? I just either ignore it or laugh. Clare Balding abusehomophobicignore Change image and share on social
A lot of interviewers are looking for the dark side. They want to know about the depths of your despair and fear. Clare Balding darkdepthdespair Change image and share on social
If you are fearful, a horse will back off. If you are calm and confident, it will come forward. For those who are often flattered or feared, the horse can be a welcome mirror of the best in human nature. Clare Balding backcalmconfident share on social
You come across words all the time that are everyday sexism. I was described as 'competently bossy' and 'bossily competent' by a male journalist, and I thought, 'Gosh, 'bossy' is never used of a man.' Clare Balding bossilybossycompetent Change image and share on social