Iowa HBPA Engages Industry Vets To Help Guide Horse Racing Into the Future

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Officials at the Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (Iowa HBPA) have announced that they have retained the services of industry veterans Damon Thayer and Corey Johnsen for a consultancy focused on 'securing a vibrant future for horse racing and breeding' in the state of Iowa.

Both Thayer and Johnsen will assist the Iowa HBPA in crafting a plan to sustain and grow the state's equine industry. The two are expected to engage in strategic meeting with key stakeholders such as Prairie Meadows, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission and the Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association (ITOBA) to promote policies that support racing and breeding towards the goal of economic vitality in the industry.

Thayer worked for several racetracks in a communications/publicity capacity and served in an executive management position with Breeders' Cup before his work in the Kentucky State Senate, including an 11-year stint as Majority Floor Leader. Johnsen, currently the president of CJ Thoroughbreds, has four decades of experience in the industry, and helped develop Kentucky Downs into one of America's boutique turf tracks while president and part-owner from 2007-2019. During his tenure, the track pioneered the use of historical horse racing (HHR) machines to help fund purses and grow the local economy.

“This is a pivotal moment for Iowa racing,” said Iowa HBPA Executive Director Jon Moss. “Damon and Corey bring the expertise, relationships and track record necessary to help us craft and implement a plan that strengthens our industry, protects Iowa-bred interests, and positions us as a leader in the Midwest.”

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