"Not long ago stallions were treated as second-class ponies, their only role was to provide labor and coitus to the mares they belonged to. Things have vastly improved since that time. Stallions are now treated more equally, but some mares still cling to old traditions. Mainly those who have the wealth and power to get what they want. Mares are still predominantly in charge of our society. So you can imagine my being a successful, wealthy mare would rouse some bias against me."