Viola Thomas | |
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| Born | 1939 (age 85–86) |
| Occupation(s) | Horse rider and trainer |
Viola Thomas (born 1939) is a three-time Canadian barrel racing champion and one of the first women to be licensed as a jockey in Canada. She was the first licensed woman jockey to ride in both Alberta and Saskatchewan, third woman to ride as a licensed jockey in Canada, and 17th woman jockey in North America. She was inducted into the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2014.