Ken J. Kinakin
Horse Owner, Business Man
As a young boy, raised on a farm in southern British Columbia, Canada, Kenneth John Kinakin’s love for horses was instantaneous. He was only 10 years old when his grandfather presented him with his first pony. The thrill of riding horses quickly became his greatest passion. As a young man, Kinakin enjoyed the competitive sport of cutting and team penning. While his career in the natural foods and supplement industry captured his focus, Kinakin’s success in business enabled him to invest in a bigger dream – of one day owning a championship racehorse.
Kinakin continued to build his business — SunForce Health & Organics, Inc. After introducing RespirActin® to the Canadian market, his liquid herbal supplement soon became the flagship product of his company and positioned SunForce as a leading brand in the marketplace. Kinakin’s love for horses inspired him to formulate an equine product based on his leading product RespirActin®, so horses could also enjoy the benefits of his herbal respiratory tonic. He introduced EquiPulmin, which gained the attention of leading thoroughbred trainers, standard bred trainers, veterinarians, barrel racers, polo players and other equine disciplines.
Luhuk’s Dancer, Bold Texas and Gambling Zone all hold a special place in Kinakin’s heart. But on November 7, 2009, the 4-year-old, California-bred gelding that poked his nose out in front to win a four-horse cavalry was Dancing in Silks – the winner of the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Santa Anita Park.
For Ken J. Kinakin, watching one of his horses cross the finish line has never been more glorious than that day, seven years ago.
