Williams started racing in Canada in 1951 and applied for a United States Trotting Association license throughout the 1960s.
[1] Williams began her equestrian career taking care of standardbred horses before entering in a 1951 race at Thorncliffe Park Raceway.
[1] Throughout the 1960s, Williams applied to the United States Trotting Association for a license to compete in American parimutuel betting races.
William's attempts in 1960 and 1964 were rejected by the USTA because of the organization's policy to not grant women riders parimutuel racing licenses.
[5] After a car accident ended her competitive career in 1973, Williams worked in horse care until her retirement in 1983.