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Preserving the Cleveland Bay
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This week's FB Photo of the Week is one of our favorite snow photos posted last week! Photo by Lia McGuirk
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Wow!
Wow, the sky is kind of spooky.
Alda Clark is one of Maryland’s great equestriennes.The Year of the Howard County Woman kicks off our yearlong celebration with our founder:
Alda Tyson Hopkins Clark (1891 – 1969)
The benefactress and founder of the Howard County Historical Society, Alda Hopkins Clark purchased the First Presbyterian Church in the historic district in 1958 to serve as the home of the Historical Society and as a memorial for her distinguished husband, Judge James Clark, Sr.
Alda Tyson Hopkins was born at White Hall in 1891, one of five children born to Samuel and Martha Tyson Smith Hopkins.
She was a descendant of the prominent Hopkins, Tyson and Ellicott families. She attended the exclusive private school Arlington Institute of Virginia and the balance of her education was provided by her mother and governesses. Mrs. Clark’s varied accomplishments clearly speak of her many talents and multiple interests. Among her many talents, she was one of the first women in Howard County to drive a car in the early 1900s.
From a young age, her love of horses led her to a career in thoroughbred horse breeding and riding. She was a “hands on” trainer and groomed some of the finest race horses in Maryland. In 1930, she founded the Howard County Hunt Club and held many events at her home at Keewaydin and Doughoregan Manor. She married James Clark, Sr. a renowned lawyer and Judge in Howard County. Judge Clark bought Keewaydin for Alda to raise and breed horses. She had four sons with Judge Clark – James, Jr., John, Joseph and Samuel.
Her passion for horses led her to write the book “Hold Hard” which documents her life in horse breeding, horse shows and riding. It was also reflected in her artistic ability in ceramics which echoes her love for the hunt club life. Her artistic talents extended to painting many scenic paintings of Ellicott City.
As a child I showed my pony at Doughoregan Manor. What a marvelous estate and an experience I will always remember.
Hunted at Doughoregan.
I’m pretty sure my Mom bought her hunt horse as a 2 year old from Alda Clark back in the mid 60’s, and has the Hold Hard book, which is so good you have to read it all in one sitting!
Today in the day! The final day to submit photos to The Equiery's Yearbook of Champions! We have received photos from the following organizations so far (as well as photos from individuals): FADS, HCHSA, MCTA, MDA, MHSA, MidAt Cleveland Bays, MD State Jousting. If you don't see your organization on this list, send us your photos with award information by midnight tonight! More info on how to send photos is here: equiery.com/its-time-2019-yearbook-photos-2020-calendar-dates-needed/
It's Time! 2019 Yearbook Photos & 2020 Calendar Dates Needed! - The Equiery
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We have officially rung in the new year and here at The Equiery, that means we need your 2019 photos and your 2020 calendar dates! We are do...Just two days left to submit photos to The Equiery's annual Yearbook of Champions! Email your photos to editor@equiery.com by midnight on January 10. Details here: equiery.com/its-time-2019-yearbook-photos-2020-calendar-dates-needed/
It's Time! 2019 Yearbook Photos & 2020 Calendar Dates Needed! - The Equiery
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We have officially rung in the new year and here at The Equiery, that means we need your 2019 photos and your 2020 calendar dates! We are do...Maryland got its first round of snow for 2020 last night which means.... we want your snow photos! Post your photos in the comments below!
Snow was just starting to fall. My boy, Papi was ready!
Our mare watching my son as he sleds in her other field 😂
Goliath at Flying Duck Farm Horse Sanctuary loves checking out the snow.
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Additional Staff Hired for Maryland 5*
The Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland announced on January 16 the addition of three new staff members to the team producing the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. The new staff with execute event management, partnership sales and promotion for the annual Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill competition. The inaugural event is scheduled for October 15-18 of this year. New to the team are Kim Marshall (Senior Event Director), Kaitlyn McNerney (Director of Partnerships) and Kaleigh Collett...-
About this month’s cover: Sara Katz & Diplomat
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Revamping Racing’s Future Part 1: The Proposal
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Legislation & Regulation
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Omnibus Funding Package Includes Wins for Equines
President Trump signed into law on December 19, 2019 an omnibus appropriations package that includes major victories for equines. The package was made of bills H.R. 1865 and H.R 1158, which fund al federal agencies for the 2020 fiscal year. The following sections relate to equines: Wild horses and burros: The funding package provides an additional $21 million to the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program—funds that can only be accessed after the agency submits a comprehensive...-
Pres. Trump Signs Anti-Cruelty Act
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Revamping Racing’s Future Part 1: The Proposal
by Katherine O. Rizzo (first published in the November 2019 Equiery) This year’s middle jewel of...
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It’s Time! 2019 Yearbook Photos & 2020 Calendar Dates Needed!
We have officially rung in the new year and here at The Equiery, that means we need your 2019 photos and your 2020 calendar dates! We are doing things a bit differently this year so please read below. Our February Awards Issue will now be dedicated exclusively to our annual Yearbook of Champions and National Award winners. Any Maryland resident, or out of state rider competing in a Maryland association series, is welcome to submit photos for consideration. This Yearbook is for Year-End Award...-
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