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MNHBPA |
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1100
Canterbury Road Shakopee,
MN 55379 |
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Horsemen
Helping Horsemen |
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MNHBPA |
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To contact us: |
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Phone:
952-496-6442 Fax:
952-496-6443 Email:
MNHBPA@yahoo.com |
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The
Minnesota Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association, Inc. (MNHBPA)
is the legal representative of the independent horse trainers and owners who
race at Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN.
In addition to negotiating the annual purse contract with the
racetrack, the organization provides many benefits to the trainers and their
employees who work on the backside.
These include sponsorship of recreational programs, paying a portion
of the Chaplain's salary, and representing horsemen in general to issues with
the racetrack. Representatives meet
every week with track management to discuss and correct track conditions,
backside accommodations, and any of the wide range of problems that may
develop during the live racing season.
The MNHBPA is the only horseman's organization that hires a full time
lobbyist to pursue legislation and protect the interest of horsemen. This effort was instrumental in enabling
the establishment of the Canterbury Park Card Club that generates substantial
revenues for purses. The MNHBPA provides through its Foundation
benevolent assistance to the trainers, their employees and dependents for
clinic, hospital, dental, prescription, chiropractic, day care and eye care
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