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Kent Co. Horseman Honored at Chino Chase
By David Turner with photo by Louisa Emerick (first appeared in the May 2018 Equiery)... -
Two Down, One to Go for Justify
On a sloppy track at Pimlico this evening, Mike Smith and Justify added the second... -
Board of Public Works Approves $1 Million to Fair Hill
Earlier this week, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the Board of Public... -
Alibi Breakfast: A Preakness Tradition
photos and text by Sara Gordon What started as a few trainers sipping coffee on...
Are you looking to try something different? Have you heard of Mountain Trail Challenges? Double C Farm in Clarksburg offers training, clinics, and schooling over their IMTCA-certified course. www.doublecfarm.net
On this Memorial Day weekend, we say thank you to our Law Enforcement and Military for all your service. Godspeed Officer Caprio, your fellow officers have the watch.Mounted units from Maryland Capitol Police, Montgomery County Police Department, Prince George's County Police Department, United States Park Police, New Castle County Police Department, Delaware State Police, PA State Police, and Baltimore Police Department honoring Officer Caprio. ^NL
Please join the Maryland Horse Council for our May 29th Quarterly Meeting at Laurel Park in the Ruffian Room!
MHC Reception 6pm-7pm
MHC Quarterly Meeting 7pm-9pm
A special session about the new Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS) will precede the quarterly meeting, starting at 5 pm.
Click below to RSVP!
mdhorsecouncil.org/mhc-news/item/268-mhc-annual-meeting-may-29th
The current National Steeplechase Association jockey standings reveal a contentious race for the top spot. The three leading riders all have mounts at Fair Hill on Saturday.
Jack Doyle (top) sits at the head of the leader board with 12 wins. Darren Nagle (bottom left), the 2017 Champion, holds down second place at 9 wins, with Ross Geraghty (bottom right) close in the third spot with 8.
Did you know that the National Park Service does a full census of the Assateague Island Horses 6 times per year in order to track the population dynamics of the herd ?
WBOC TV 16 Delmarva's News Leader
The National Park Service has completed its May 2018 population census of wild horses on Assateague Island. -->> www.wboc.com/story/3...
Well done Kristina!Congratulations to Kristina Davis for being named the UMD Department of Animal and Avian Science Master’s Degree Student of the Year! The award was presented today at the department Annual Symposium where all graduate students share their research. We are so proud!!
Rosecroft Raceway Leading the Way for Females
By Gina Maybee (first appeared in the May 2018 Equiery) As we celebrated Women’s History month in March, one does not hear much about women holding positions of authority in the historically male dominant sport of horse racing. However, at Rosecroft that is what is happening. In August of 2016, Rosecroft Raceway was purchased by The Stronach Group, whose chairman and president is the successful businesswoman Belinda Stronach. Many in the Thoroughbred world are aware of her accomplishments, but the harness industry may not be since this is their first venture into harness racing. Belinda has held many powerful positions in another male dominated automotive industry. In 2010, Belinda shifted her focus from the automotive industry and became a leader in world-class horse racing, entertainment and pari-mutuel wagering technology. Her vision leads the way for the horse racing industry with the younger generation and women. Working on the day-to-day success at Rosecroft, the Director of Operations Lisa Watts, is a force to be reckoned with. Lisa started her career as a teller in 1987 at Rosecroft. As a teller, she has worked at every track in Maryland both Thoroughbred and Standardbred. After 30 years working in the horse racing business, she has worked as a horsemen’s bookkeeper to mutuels manager. Her experience and expertise of making a racetrack run streamlined and efficiently is...-
Two Down, One to Go for Justify
On a sloppy track at Pimlico this evening, Mike Smith and Justify added the second... -
Board of Public Works Approves $1 Million to Fair Hill
Earlier this week, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the Board of Public...
ELD Mandate Ag Exemption Extended
Breaking News! U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an additional 90-day extension of the agriculture exemption from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate that affects the transportation of livestock, including horses. To read more about the original mandate, click here for the January 2018 Equiery story: http://equiery.com/holiday-gift-dot-waives-mandate-livestock-haulers-90-days/ Below is the most recent statement from the USDA, posted on March 13, 2018. (USDA – Washington, D.C., March 13, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for her announcement of an additional 90-day extension of the agriculture exemption from the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. Agricultural compliance with the mandate would have been problematic for the agriculture industry because the devices do not accurately account for the agricultural exemptions currently provided in the law. The ELD rule went into effect in December 2017, with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) granting the agriculture industry an initial exemption that was set to expire on March 18, 2018. With the granting of another extension, the agriculture industry will now have additional time to comply. Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statement: “The ELD mandate imposes restrictions upon the agriculture industry that lack flexibility necessary for the unique realities of hauling agriculture commodities. If the agriculture industry had been forced to comply by the March 18 deadline, live agricultural commodities, including plants...-
Holiday Gift: DOT Waives Mandate for Livestock Haulers for 90 Days
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News from Capitol Hill
Federal Funding for Equine Therapy? This summer, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment...
Nearly $30,000 in Grands Awarded by MHIB
On February 14, the Maryland Horse Industry Board announced the recipients of nearly $30,000 worth of grant funds. Funding for these grants is provided by the Maryland Feed Fund, which collects $6 on every ton of horse feed sold in Maryland. Since the fund was established in 2002, MHIB, which runs within the Maryland Department of Agriculture, has awarded over $400,000 in grants to over 300 projects. “Horses are a critical component of Maryland’s agricultural industry. The Maryland Horse Industry Board and the Feed Fund help stimulate growth and opportunity in Maryland’s equestrian community without using any government funding,” said Board Chairman Jim Steele. “This self-funded commodity marketing entity is a model of how industry groups can help themselves without relying on taxpayer dollars.” This year, 27 applications were submitted with $29,983.50 was awarded to 20 organizations and individual from around the state. Projects are evaluated based on their value to the industry, degree of industry promotion, size and scope of activity, financial need, potential for matching funds, benefits and overall quality of the written presentation. Grants are capped at $3,000 in order to award funds to as many groups as possible. 2017 Maryland Horse Industry Board Grant Recipients are as follows: $3,000 – Day’s End Farm Horse Rescue (Howard County/Statewide) – Enhance and promote animal welfare officer training $3,000 – Mid Atlantic...-
Who’s Who in the Maryland Horse Council
First published in the February 2018 Equiery The Maryland Horse Council is the umbrella organization... -
2,600 More Acres of Maryland Ag Land Preserved!
First published in the December 2017 Equiery In November, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the...
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