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RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS 49.8 Feature - Downs Horse Trainer (80yrs) Doug Mustard works as a horse trainer at the Assiniboine Downs. He's 80-years old! His family has been in the business since the track opened in 1958. His job is very physical which he says keeps him young. Despite the fact that he walks with a limp and needs a knee operation, he continues to work full-time with his wife Judy training race horses because he loves it! Spent the day with Doug and his wife Judy at the track. Photos of him breaking in a newly acquired horse in the early morning hours on the horse walker, cleaning stalls, feeding, grooming etc. See Ben's feature story on the long life of a horse trainer. August 1st, 2023