Karen M. Johnson

Yoga and books keep me sane . . . well, most of the time.

[Karen M. Johnson @Barn63Forever]

I have no idea what is happening on these church steps in Saratoga right now, but it makes me ridiculously happy.

[Karen M. Johnson @Barn63Forever]

@DonnaBBrothers @BelmontStakes @FOXSports I'm envious of your spot today, Donna.

[Isa Soares @IsaCNN]

This shouldn’t be brushed aside. It shouldn’t be glossed over. And it shouldn’t be normalised.

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

.@BelmontStakes (G1) entrant Vitruvian Man represents a new twist on horse ownership, thanks to Run Fast Racing and @WCRacingInc. Read more: https://t.co/FhDSvMqySs @BH_KJohnson #TC2026

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

.@KentuckyDerby (G1) winner Golden Tempo trains June 2, under regular exercise rider @E_DavidMiranda, for the first time since arriving in Saratoga for the @BelmontStakes. Read more: https://t.co/JYREc9RPcV @BH_KJohnson #TC2026

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

This summer, retired racehorses will compete in the @TAKE2Tbreds Thoroughbred Hunter and Jumper divisions at the Saratoga Horse Shows. $20,000 in prize money has been donated. Read more: https://t.co/SZXjytLj5t #OTTB

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

.@BloodHorse magazine and BloodHorse Daily along with @Keeneland Magazine received a combined six first-place media awards from American Horse Publications. Read more: https://t.co/RTTObk6iKA @BH_EMitchell

[Bob Ehalt @BobEhalt]

My thanks to the Maryĺand Jockey Club and 1ST Racing for saluting the printed word through the David F. Woods award. Honored to be
a three-time recipient.

[Sean Collins @BH_SCollins]

The big boy, Great White, celebrated his birthday today by having @andie_biancone (who gave a size reference in the first clip!) in the saddle at @LaurelPark. It was his first morning on the track since arriving for the @PreaknessStakes.

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

.@PreaknessStakes (G1) entrant The Hell We Did, a half brother to Senor Buscador, is Rose's Desert's latest progeny to bring the Peacock family to the big stage. Read more: https://t.co/NbwXAxSAHX @BH_KJohnson #TC2026

[Karen M. Johnson @Barn63Forever]

@reredevaux Some damn good writing there.

[YES Network @YESNetwork]

Kentucky Derby winners Cherie DeVaux and Jose Ortiz of Golden Tempo threw out the first pitches today! 🏇

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

.@BobEhalt of BloodHorse and Charles Toler of Eclipse Sportswire will be recognized for their coverage of the 2025 @PreaknessStakes (G1) during the Alibi Breakfast May 14. Read more: https://t.co/FqNjNqONUv

[Karen M. Johnson @Barn63Forever]

@mig4450 Say hello for me!

[Mike MacAdam @Mike_MacAdam]

“I couldn’t believe it. None of us really can believe it. There was a joke that I was going to be a one-and-done. But now I think I’m going to have to do this again.”

Cherie DeVaux answers the Derby gender question in the affirmative. My column:

https://t.co/w8ASvMoXCC

[Karen M. Johnson @Barn63Forever]

I’ve gotten such a kick out of the posts by @reredevaux and @Adrianne_DeVaux in the lead up to Derby. I love seeing Cherie’s family and friends enjoying this big moment.

[Cherie DeVaux @reredevaux]

My family rarely gets together for anything- special thank you to @Adrianne_DeVaux for organizing the troops

[Karen M. Johnson @Barn63Forever]

@BH_JPerez Happy Derby Day, Joe! I like Emerging Market.

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

The first @KentuckyDerby (G1) starters, Albus and Incredibolt, for @PinOakStud come at an emotional time for the Bernhard family. Read more: https://t.co/ye9WX8FF86 @BH_KJohnson #TC2026

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

We interrupt our Kentucky Derby coverage for a look at the new, ultra-modern version of Belmont Park that will open Sept. 18. @theNYRA Check out the story, photos, and video. https://t.co/1s6l7aWoBg @BobEhalt #TC2026

[BloodHorse @BloodHorse]

In this latest installment of #OntheRise, Sofia Thompson, assistant trainer for @Riley_Mott, discusses how a summer job led her to pursue a career on the racetrack. Read more: https://t.co/AtqqOccg5j @BH_KJohnson #TC2026

[Karen M. Johnson @Barn63Forever]

LOVE IT!