Women have only been allowed to ride in horse races in Australia since 1979 but since then they've blazed a trail through one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other on a level playing field.

So is it any different for a woman in the sport? With the Michelle Payne story Ride Like a Girl out in cinemas, we take a look at life as a woman in a very male dominated world.

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Thanks to our special guest Legendary Australian jockey Clare Lindop.

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To listen to Mia Freedman's chat with Ride Like A Girl director Rachel Griffiths, you can find the episode of No Filter here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/rachel-griffiths-interview/

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