Ken Feltus: A Life in Harness Racing & Beyond (Part 2 of 2)

The insightful interview with Ken Feltus continues in this second and final part, as he delves deeper into his life's diverse journey. Ken shares his experiences traveling Australia, his retirement from driving, and his candid thoughts on the evolution of harness racing.

​Here's what's covered in this video:
➡️ 0:00 - Intro & Ken Feltus' travels around Australia
➡️ 0:00:33 - Traveling in a converted bus with his children
➡️ 0:01:13 - Searching for a motel to buy during a drought
➡️ 0:01:36 - Selling his property in Kadina and moving to Mount Gambier
➡️ 0:02:25 - Briefly retiring before starting a bus company and owning a cafe
➡️ 0:02:52 - Living on six acres in Mount Gambier with horses
➡️ 0:03:30 - Training horses like Harleen Wizard and winning a Vic-bred bonus
➡️ 0:03:41 - His decision to stop driving and putting David Thorp on his horses
➡️ 0:04:15 - Driving again in Mount Gambier but using top drivers for Adelaide races
➡️ 0:04:39 - His 17 years in Mount Gambier and subsequent move back to Kadina
➡️ 0:05:31 - Officially retired and no longer involved with horses
➡️ 0:05:37 - His last horse, "Don't Need an Excuse," and its successful campaign
➡️ 0:07:08 - Reflecting on the number of winners he trained and drove
➡️ 0:08:10 - His success buying horses from Victoria and selling to Western Australia
➡️ 0:08:58 - His racing colors: green and yellow, and red and white checks
➡️ 0:09:24 - His perspective on the decline of harness racing as a spectacle
➡️ 0:11:01 - The impact of closing country clubs like Kadina and Murray Bridge
➡️ 0:12:01 - Memories of the strong community around Kadina and Fisherman's Bay
➡️ 0:13:38 - His thoughts on the best drivers, including Gavin Lang and Brian Gath
➡️ 0:14:19 - His high regard for South Australian drivers like David Harding and Danny Hill
➡️ 0:14:46 - Thoughts on memorable champion horses
➡️ 0:15:50 - Reflecting on his diverse career and love for the people in the industry

​This video concludes Ken Feltus' captivating interview, highlighting his long and successful career and his deep connection to harness racing.

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