Donna Barton Biography - Born To Ride, Chronology, Awards And Accomplishments - CONTACT INFORMATION
female jockeys press american
1966-
American jockey
American Donna Barton, considered among the most successful female jockeys of all time, is one of only a handful of female jockeys to ride in a Breeders' Cup event. Barton took on her first job as a jockey as a way to earn enough money to attend college. Second only to top-ranked Judy Krone in wins among female jockeys, she had won $4.6 million in purse earnings by 1998.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: c/o Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., Louisville, KY 40208.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Books
Davidson, Scooter Toby, editor. Great Women in the Sport of Kings. Dimensions Press, 1999.
McEvoy, John, and Julie McEvoy. Women in Racing: In Their Own Words. Eclipse Press, 2001.
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Born in New Mexico in 1966, Barton had riding in her blood. Her mother, Patti Barton Browne, raced over 1,200 thoroughbred winners during her pioneering 15-year career as a woman jockey that began in 1969 after the job of jockey was made open to female equestrians. Barton's younger brother Jerry and older sister Leah also worked as jockeys. While growing up, Barton and her family were often…
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about 2 years ago
Hey Donna, I have been an onwer for over 20 years now. I had the pleasure of you riding for me once. I would like to say thanks for the winner that day at Churchill Downs. 11-14-94 on a horse named Trout Creek. Always did like the way you rode and how nice you are. Hope all is good with Frankie Brothers and you. Andrew
about 4 years ago
Donna, Did you live in Edinboro,Pa. a long, long time ago? like 25 years ago.