Sandy Schleiffers

Sandy Schleiffers is one of the pioneer women jockeys of yesteryear. She is the fourth woman jockey in US history to win a thoroughbred race at a pari-mutuel track. She is also the first woman jockey to be licensed and to win a race in both Arizona and Colorado history. In addition, she is the first woman admitted to the men’s Jockey Guild. Sandy rode thoroughbred races for 7 years from 1969 to 1976. At the end of 1976, Sandy retired from racing and returned to school. She finished her bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and finally a PhD in 1985. She is the only jockey male or female to earn a PhD Sandy is currently retired after a successful career as a lecturer at Colorado State University where she taught for 25 years.