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Karen M. Johnson

Karen M. Johnson is Features Editor at BloodHorse. A racing journalist, editor, and author since 1985, her work has appeared in numerous racing publications. She also was recognized with an Emmy as a co-producer/writer at HRTV.​

20 Stories
20 Stories

all stories by Karen

On the Rise: Mackenzie Kirker-Head

On the Rise: Mackenzie Kirker-Head

When Mackenzie Kirker-Head joined the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority last summer as its communications manager, she arrived with a strong desire to support and strengthen the industry...
The Life Posted April 3rd, 2024 ·
On the Rise: Stephanie Cooley

On the Rise: Stephanie Cooley

Growing up just outside of Chicago, where visits to Arlington Park were eagerly planned and attended, plus a love for horseback riding, motivated Stephanie Cooley to pursue a career in racing,...
The Life Posted March 5th, 2024 ·
On the Rise: Alex Foley

On the Rise: Alex Foley

As the newly minted executive director of the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, Alex Foley knows what is on the minds of his constituents, the trainers, and owners that...
Racing Posted February 5th, 2024 ·
On the Rise: Samantha Smith

On the Rise: Samantha Smith

Samantha Smith, the director of marketing and communications for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance since February 2023, can never remember a time when horses were not a part of her life. The...
Aftercare Posted January 4th, 2024 ·
BloodHorse On the Rise: Matt Dinerman

BloodHorse On the Rise: Matt Dinerman

It was a late-November morning in Northern California, and track announcer Matt Dinerman was preparing to head to Golden Gate Fields to call the races, which he has done for the past six years. But...
The Life Posted December 5th, 2023 ·
On the Rise: Hayley Amoss

On the Rise: Hayley Amoss

As the 40th edition of the Nov. 3-4 World Championships at Santa Anita Park approaches, Hayley Amoss, senior manager of social media and content at Breeders’ Cup, is in the midst of her busiest...
The Life Posted November 2nd, 2023 ·
On the Rise: Shannon Kelly

On the Rise: Shannon Kelly

As executive director of The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, Shannon Kelly, 33, has served in that capacity since 2018. Her present role at The Jockey Club follows five years as development...
The Life Posted October 2nd, 2023 ·
On the Rise: Starlight’s Corbin Blumberg

On the Rise: Starlight’s Corbin Blumberg

Corbin Blumberg, the director of racing and bloodstock operations for Jack and Laurie Wolf’s Starlight Racing and StarLadies Racing, didn’t have a familial connection to horse racing, but rather...
The Life Posted September 5th, 2023 ·

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