The competent child and (in)competent others: Horse-riding school activities for preschool children

Rosén, AnnikaMalmö universitet,Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV),Malmö University (författare)

The competent child and (in)competent others : Horse-riding school activities for preschool children

In recent years, riding schools have opened their activities for younger children. Previous research has described the learning environment of the stable as strongly inspired by a traditional military discourse (Thorell 2017) and in strong contrast to other socialization arenas. The aim of this article is to increase the understanding of riding school activities for preschool children. Research questions concern why and how activities for young children are organized and handled, norms guiding these activities and how children and others participating are perceived. Sources consist of 452 riding schools’ websites and interviews with nine representatives from riding schools. The analytical framework derives from the sociology of childhood. The study shows that a majority of the Swedish riding schools offer activities for preschool children. The activities are framed by contrasting ideas about the competent child, the child’s biological and vulnerable body, incompetent parents, competent youth leaders, and horses.

Thorell, GabriellaKarlstads universitet,Institutionen för pedagogiska studier (from 2013),Ridskolan Strömsholm, Strömsholm, Sweden(Swepub:kau)gabrthor (författare)
Hedenborg, SusannaMalmö universitet,Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV),Malmö University(Swepub:mau)lusuhe (författare)
Malmö universitetInstitutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV) (creator_code:org_t)

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