The Need for Mentorship in Horse Racing

<p>There’s a real need in our industry to invest in youth education and showcase all of the job opportunities horse racing can provide — and Don Johnson wants to do something about it. Ashley Wood and guest co-host Jessica Paquette sit down with Don, the previous manager of Philadelphia Park (now Parx Casino &amp; Racing), to discuss PTHA Charities and its mission to expose middle schoolers to the dozens of careers in the racing industry.</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about PTHA Charities, visit <a href="https://patha.org/charities/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">patha.org/charities</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 — Welcome to Hot to Trot &amp; Meet Don Johnson<br>06:45 — Horse Racing Regulation, Safety &amp; Industry Governance<br>10:08 — The Future of Horse Racing Wagering &amp; Computer-Assisted Players<br>16:12 — Bringing Youth Into Horse Racing Through Education &amp; Mentoring<br>27:04 — Building Local Racing Programs &amp; Industry Partnerships<br>32:49 — Making Horse Racing Relevant to a New Generation<br>40:11 — Reaching Students, Changing Perceptions &amp; Racing Safety<br>47:14 — Hot Seat: Coffee, Cruises, Pizza &amp; More<br>53:50 — Jockey Life, Marathons &amp; Life Beyond Racing<br>59:10 — Final Thoughts, Youth Education &amp; How to Get Involved</p>