Mark Shrager Interview -Diane Crump: The First Woman to Ride in the Kentucky Derby

The incredible true story of the woman who changed horse racing forever.On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve Richards welcomes author Mark Shrager to discuss his compelling new biography, Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer's Life in the Saddle.Discover how Diane Crump became the first woman to compete in an official Thoroughbred race in America and the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, overcoming discrimination, threats, and enormous obstacles to forever change the "Sport of Kings."A fascinating conversation about sports history, courage, women's rights, and one extraordinary athlete.Subscribe for more author interviews from the Keeneland Library Lecture Series.#SpeakingOfWriters #KeenelandLibrary #MarkShrager #DianeCrump #HorseRacing #KentuckyDerby #WomenInSports #SportsHistory #Biography #ThoroughbredRacing #HorseBooks #AuthorInterview #Podcast #BookPodcast #SteveRichards #WomenTrailblazers #HistoryPodcast #Equestrian #Books