Riding a sport?

I'm sure that peoplw who ride for pleasure are often told that riding is not a sport. I know my GD has been told that. She went on a college visit to the U. of Findlay (in Ohio) & the following was posted on a bulletin board so her Dad copied it. I don't know who wrote it, but more power to them.

TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE WHO SAY HORSEBACK RIDING ISN'T A sPORT
I doubt a softball will step on your foot & break a toe.
I don't think a football will run the other way when you call it.
I highly doubt your track shoes will buck you out of them.
I don't think your tennis racket will stop moving in the middle of a match & refuse to start going again or your golf club will start swinging wildly on its own.
I don't know of many bicycles that will try and move away or bite you in the butt when you get on.
Most "sports" equipment does not weigh 1,000pounds & have a mind of its own.
However most equipment does not give you the love, companionship, and complete trust that a horse does.
Horseback riding not a sport?
If you really think about it, horseback riding is the ULTIMATE sport...Two minds working as one.
Sorry you aren't brave enough to try it'