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A Woman — Riding a Horse

Question

Is a woman permitted to ride a horse?

Answer

Shalom u’vracha 

A woman is forbidden to ride a horse, since the manner of riding a horse involves sitting with the legs apart, and this is contrary to the standards of modesty. 


Source

Pesachim 3a

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