Anna Lee Aldred
Anna Lee Aldred (April 19, 1921 – June 12, 2006) was an American jockey and trick rider in rodeos. She was the first woman in the United States to receive a jockey's license. She pursued her professional horse racing career from 1939 to 1945, winning many races at state and county fairs. She then pursued a second career as a trick rider from 1945 to 1950. She was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 2004.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anna Lee Mills |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | April 19, 1921 Montrose, Colorado, US |
| Died | June 12, 2006 (aged 85) Montrose, Colorado |
| Occupation(s) | Jockey, trick rider |
| Years active | 1939–1950 |
| Weight | 100 lb (45 kg) (1939–1945) |
| Spouse | Wayne Aldred |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Horse racing |
| Turned pro | 1939 |
| Retired | 1950 |
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