April 25, 26, 27 - Canterbury Park
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The Racehorse and Its Canterbury Park Community

Friday, April 25
2:00pm-3:00pm
Triple Crown Suite

Saturday, April 26

10:00-11:00

Triple Crown Suite

Sunday, April 27

Noon-1:00

Triple Crown Suite

Learn about the life of a thoroughbred racehorse and those who care for them in a conversation with Sally Mixon, exercise rider, racetrack chaplain and founder of Abijah’s and racehorse owner Justin Revak, President of the MNHBPA and Canterbury Park Backside Foundation, as they speak about horse racing, second careers for racing thoroughbreds and what it is like to work in the industry. Special guests are expected to join as well.
 

Sally Mixon

Sally has an MA in professional counseling. She served as Chief Development Officer and Equine Trainer at Acres for Life (One of the largest Mental Health Equine – Experiential Programs in the world) for five years and has spent a decade raising awareness of the healing power of horses. She facilitates sessions, and advocates through speaking and fundraising engagements. Sally founded Abijah’s on the Backside in 2020, combining her passions for horse racing (she’s an exercise rider at thoroughbred tracks) and supporting military and first responders. Sally believes it’s more than just racing. It’s about running for a cause; to bring hope, healing and transformation to all.

 

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Justin Revak

Justin is a long-time racehorse owner and current president of the Minnesota Horseman’s Benevolent & Protection Association which represents horse owners, trainers, grooms, exercise riders and jockeys at Canterbury Park. Justin is also an advocate for racehorse aftercare and repurposing. He is a board member of the Canterbury Chaplaincy Backside Foundation and oversees several benevolence programs at the Shakopee, Minn. racetrack including Furlong Learning, a supplemental educational program providing services for backside workers and their families