Abstract
The first-ever biography of trailblazing horse racer Lillian Jenkinson Holder, who broke the unwritten rule that women could not be jockeys.
More than four decades before women were allowed to ride as licensed jockeys at recognized, pari-mutuel racetracks, a fearless farm girl turned race rider out of Nebraska was beginning her 47-year jockey career at venues beyond the reach of big-time track rules. Her name was Lillian Jenkinson Holder.
In Jockey Queen: Lillian Jenkinson Holder, Horse Racing’s Fearless Lady, Roger Peach tells the remarkable journey of a woman who never gave up on her dream of racing, despite the obstacles thrown in her path. Kept from riding in major races simply because she was a woman, Jenkinson Holder thrived in the gritty world of no-holds-barred “bush track” racing, ultimately competing in an estimated 10,000 races over almost five decades.
Featuring exclusive interviews with Jenkinson Holder’s surviving relatives and with jockeys who rode against her, as well as behind-the-scenes photos from the family’s collection, Jockey Queen is a fascinating glimpse into the cutthroat world of horse racing and the daring woman who defied all expectations.
Schlagworte
Lillian Jenkinson Holder Nebraska Nebraska history books for Women's History month bullring dairy farm farm girl female jockey gender issues horse racing horse racing career horse racing history horsemanship jockey jockey biography queen of the bullring queen of the jockeys racing career thoroughbred racing trailblazing women woman jockey women in sports- 31–38 4 Bullring 31–38
- 47–52 6 Lady Lillian 47–52
- 53–58 7 Keen Boy 53–58
- 59–62 8 Milk Duds 59–62
- 87–102 12 Savior Beans 87–102
- 103–112 13 Jay Yarberry 103–112
- 117–122 15 Death’s Trifecta 117–122
- 131–138 17 Handled with Care 131–138
- 139–144 18 Reluctant Mentor 139–144
- 145–148 19 May 1969 145–148
- 149–152 20 Ruins 149–152
- 153–156 21 Jockey 153–156
- 157–158 Author’s Note 157–158
- 177–186 Index 177–186
- 187–188 About the Author 187–188