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ASSOCIATION NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTACT NAME |
PHONE NUMBER |
E-MAIL |
WEBSITE |
| 4-H Country Rebels | Mary Delia Ripley | 410-798-0732 | |||
| 4-H Therapeutic Riding of Carroll County 4-H | Service project providing therapeutic riding for children (age 3 and up) and adults with disabilities. Small group lessons, horse shows and preparation. Volunteers needed. | Peggie Roland | 410-876-1760 | peggier@att.net | www.trp4h.org |
| Allegany County 4-H | Youth development. | Lacie Ashby | 301-724-3320 | lashby@umd.edu | http://allegany.umd.edu/ |
| Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland | Open to riders and non-riders. Maryland Jousting runs from April to September with state Championship. A family sport - all are welcome to learn the Maryland State Sport. | Tiffany Ramsey | 443-632-7037 | tr4hdogs96@hotmail.com | http://ajc.psyberia.com |
| American Brabant Association | Preserves and promotes the breed in the U.S. $20.00 a year buys 4 newsletters plus membership, including a breeder list. | Karen Gruner | 301-631-2222 | brabant@ruralheritage.com | www.ruralheritage.com/brabant |
| American Connemara Pony Society | Breed association with local chapter (Region III). Regional meetings, events, and an annual show. | Marian McEvilly | 703-354-0912 | clipclop@email.com | www.acps.org |
| American Horse Trials Foundation | Non-profit organization assisting 3-Day event riders and organizers in raising tax deductible financial support for national and international competition. National or international level athletes can apply for grants to train or compete. | Donna Field | 443-262-9555 | ahtf@worldnet.att.net | www.ahtf3day.org |
| American University Equestrian Team | Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. AU Team rides at WindCrest Farm in Clarksburg with Jeff Becker as their coach. | Emi Piez | 423-645-8512 | aueqteam@gmail.com | http://sites.google.com/site/aueqteam/ |
| American Vaulting Association, Butler Vaulters | AVA is a non-profit group with more than 100 AVA vaulting clubs and affiliates across the U.S. The Butler Vaulters are Maryland’s homestate club. | Becki Hardie | 301-977-6600 | becki@butlerschool.org | www.americanvaulting.org |
| Annapolis Pony Club | Quiz rallies, fun days, clinics, educational opportunities, field trips, and more. | Kim Stokes | 410-867-1821 | happyhillsfarm@hughes.net | http://home.comcast.net/~annapolisponyclub/ |
| Arabber Preservation Society | Non-profit organization dedicated to the support and preservation of Baltimore’s horse-cart vendors (Arabbers). | Dan Van Allen | 410-385-1277 | cooldanvan@gmail.com | www.baltimoremd.com/arabber/ |
| Arabian Horse Association of Delmarva | Jennifer Wilson | 302-236-2095 | jensimagination@earthlink.net | www.ahadelmarva.com | |
| Baltimore County 4-H Horse Program | The Baltimore County 4-H horse program enables youth ages 8-18 to develop leadership abilities, character to assurme responsibilities and have fun. | Nia Imoni Fields | 410-666-1025 | nfields@umd.edu | www.baltimorecounty.umd.edu |
| Baltimore County Horse Show Association | Non-profit organization offering 16 Hunter/Jumper competitions a year along with year end awards. | Kim Margiotta | 443-841-0563 | mmargiokka@comcast.net | www.bchsa.org |
| Barn Buddies 4-H Club | 410-835-2363 | ||||
| Bits & Bridles 4-H Horse & Pony Club | Vicki & Lynda Bazan | 301-831-8715 | nazab844@aol.com | ||
| Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association | Debra Peebles | 301-371-5534 | windwood3@aol.com | www.4braha.com | |
| Burntwoods Pony Club | Youth mounted and unmounted horsemanship education. Eventing, showjumping, dressage, games, polocrosse competitions. | Cheryl Resch | 301-854-3360 | cherylresch@verizon.net | burntwoods.ponyclub.org |
| Caroline County Extension & 4-H | Maryland Extension youth development program for all youth ages 5-18. | Sharon Pahlman | 410-479-4030 | spahlman@umd.edu | www.caroline.umd.edu |
| Carroll County Equestrian Council | Volunteer based organization that represents all breeds & disciplines. Has provided equine recreation & education since 1984. Works with Carroll Co. Dept of Recreation & Parks. Annual membership $15. Meetings 1st Tues of month at 7:30p in Carroll Co. Office Building | Joe Zentgraf | 410-386-2103 | CCECofMD@yahoo.com | www.carrollcountyequestriancouncil.org |
| Carroll County Western Circuit | Open club that promotes English/Western shows, clinics, and trail rides; working towards improving the horse/human relationship through love and commitment. Annual Dues $10-Indiv, $20 Family | Lynda Arnold | 410-875-2050 | Lynda1011@aol.com | www.theccwc.com |
| Carrollton Hounds | Juniors through adults, jumping and non-jumping. Fox chasing Sept-March, Wed & Sun. Spring & fall hunter paces. Social gatherings & trail rides. | Dulany Noble, MFH | 410-429-4965 | DulanyN@aol.com | |
| Catholic University Equestrian Team | Competes as part of Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. | Emily Goudreau | 508-269-9451 | 81goudreau@cua.edu | www.cua.edu |
| Cecil County Jumper Show Series | Offers jumping classes such as Puddle Jumpers, Hopeful, and Schooling Levels I & II. $10/year membership qualifies you for year end awards. | JoAnn Kricker | 410-392-2242 | jkricker@dol.net | |
| Centaurs 4-H Club | Membership is on an annual basis: $50 per member or $75 per family. | Marcie Barnard | 410-461-3985 | marcie.barnard@ngc.com | http://centaurs4hclub.org/ |
| Central Maryland Jousting Club | Mike Virts | 301-834-7629 | |||
| Central Maryland Saddle Club | Trail riding club. Single membership: $20/year, family: $30/year. | Ed Parlaman | 410-552-5729 | hosswizard@aol.com | |
| Chesapeake Bay Horse Show Association | Offering Hunter, Pleasure, Jumper, Leadline, Beginner through Advanced Equitiation. Members qualify for year end awards: $40/individual membership, $50/family membership. Shows held in MD & DE. | Bryan Bradley | 410-648-5366 | granitesprings@aol.com | |
| Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club | Memberships: $10, Single; $15, Family. Friendly help with all breeds of gaited horses; monthly FREE trail rides, camping, clinics, parades, newsletter w/classifieds. | Jacquelyn Cowan | 410-923-6157 | cpwhclub@yahoo.com | http://cpwhclub.wordpress.com/ |
| Chesapeake Pony Club | Established in 1959. Part of the USPC, Delmarva region. One of the leading junior equestrian organizations. Teaches riding, horse management and teamwork. Mounted & unmounted meetings, dressage show, jumping, eventing, and mounted games. | Linda Williams | 443-513-0044 | lindawms@comcast.net | chesapeake_pony_club.tripod.com |
| Chesapeake Pony of the Americas Club | Nancy Shuster | 410-734-6028 | mudman21078@yahoo.com | ||
| Chesapeake Trail Riding Club | Family-oriented not for profit riding club with fundraisers during the year to benefit equine charities. $10/single, $20/family membership. | Catherine Peloquin | 410-420-7678 | cpenguin57@aol.com | |
| Churchville Pony Club | Training tomorrows horsemen today. Members of the USPC. Serving Harford and York Counties. | Amy Scampton | 410-688-1051 | amy5111@verizon.com | www.churchvilleponyclub.com |
| Combined Eastern Shore Horse Show Association | Show membership only, no individual membership required. For year end points to count: $15 for performance horses/ponies and $10 for equitation riders. Series of English & Western horse shows held on the Delmarva Peninsula. Affialiated with USA Equestrian and MHSA. | Myra & Wayne Spencer | 410-873-2708 | invitefarm@msn.com | www.ceshs.org |
| De La Brooke Foxhounds | Foxhunting Club with kennels @ Mt Victoria, MD; professional Huntsman and 40 couple of hounds; Weds, Sats, and every other Mon. Trailride in fall. Six junior hunts a year. Membership area - Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties (Southern MD). Two hunter paces spring and fall (open to anyone). Guests welcome, contact field secretary. or Masters. | Sandra Sweikar, Hon. Field Sec. | 301-872-4055 | jakedixie@yahoo.com | |
| De La Brooke Pony Club | USPC affiliate. Serves Charles and St. Mary's Counties- formed in 1978, about 30 children currently. Benefits are lessons and teamwork- a "happy child on a happy horse.” | Jeana Hill | 301-373-4771 | jeana@protasisinc.com | www.delabrookeponyclub.com |
| Delmarva Driving Club | Promotes an interest in and knowledge of horse-drawn vehicles and equines. Organizes drives andother activities. | Donna Hurst | 302-492-3932 | ajustakountrygal@aol.com | www.delmarvadrivingclub.com |
| Eastern Amateur Arabian Horse Show Circuit | Promotes purebred and partbred Arabian horses through futurities and competitions. Various membership types $10-$25. Family organization for amateurs. Show entry fees under $10. Fifty+ classes for all ages and seats, year end banquet. | Laura Beck | 302-424-1828 | JCLLBeck@netzero.net | www.eaahsc.com |
| Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club | Mission: to promote harmony and goodwill among the community of Iberian Horses: Andalusians, Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish/Portuguese, and cross-breds through annual shows, clinics, social events, and a regular newsletter. Works to increase public awareness of the Iberian Horse, and the history and traditions of the breed. | Jenni Coyle | 540-832-7631 | membership@erahc.org | www.erahc.org |
| Eastern Shore Jousting Association, Inc. | Dues-$5 per year- Established 1970- Appox. 100 members-Hold about 14 jousting tournaments all over the eastern shore and hold educational clinics. All ages from leadline on up | Diane Sherwood | 410-364-5172 | ||
| Eastern Welsh Circuit | Sally Steinmetz | 410-734-4515 | rosehavenfarm@comcast.net | ||
| Easy Riders 4-H Club | Cynthia S. Warner | 410-692-5596 | |||
| Elkridge-Harford Pony Club | Formed in 1952. Located in N. Central MD. Meetings, rallies, games, shows, learning horsemanship and horse mastership. | Karen Bennett | 410-692-0069 | karen@spring-field.com | http://www.elkridgeharfordponyclub.com/ |
| Equestrian Partners in Conservation (EPIC) Association | Formed for the purpose of overseeing a piece of public park land. Created to preserve the equestrian heritage and rural character of Montgomery county. | David Tobin | 240-498-0473 | info@epicmontgomery.org | www.epicmontgomery.org |
| Fair Hill Volunteer Mounted Patrol Unit | Located at Fair Hill National Resource Management Area. The Volunteer Mounted Patrol assists park rangers with public education and awareness, raise funds for trail maintenance, help with special events, and patrol park trails. | Karen Reynolds | 410-392-4454 | fairhillvmp@hotmail.com | http://fairhillvmp.com |
| Foal Acquisition Network, Inc. (FANI) & Ladd’s Landing | $40 membership fee, but anyone can apply to join the organization’s internet group. FANI acquires Premarin foals and re-homes them. | Kim Berger | 410-817-4646 | info@pmufani.org | www.pmufani.org |
| Formidable Founders Old People’s Riding Club | Promotes safe & enjoyable horsemanship through educational activities to anyone over age 21, no matter the discipline. In addition to equine education, offers varied riding opportunities, a wide range of age groups, Western & English, and is not competition. | 240-880-8526 | info@oprc.uf | formidablefounders.oldpeoplesridingclub.org | |
| Foxatday Hounds | Marsha Pusey | 410-749-2108 | |||
| Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program | Volunteer organization. Enjoy fresh air and friendships. Come volunteer as grooms, horse leaders, or side walkers. Bring a friend, make new friends. See the joy and pride in our clients. No horse experience necessary. Volunteers must be 14 years of age. Help Frederick county disabled citizens to enjoy freedom on horseback. | Debbie Endlich | 301-898-3587 | fc4htrp@aol.com | www.fc4htrp.org |
| Frederick Pony Club | Founded in 1962. PC grounds at Moxley Field in Ijamsville. Meetings, rallies, fun days, quiz bowls. | Sissy Fleming | 301-293-2225 | fpc-fleming@comcast.net | http://frederick.ponyclub.org |
| Free State Appaloosa Horse Club | Promotes the Appaloosa breed and supports its owners and trainers. Membership dues $15-individual, $25- family. | David Kessler | 410-922-2694 | drkessler@comcast.net | www.geocities.com/freeappy/ |
| Free State Riding Club | English classes, some jumping & Western & Youth classes. Shows for young riders & horses or riders wanting a fun relaxing place to show. | Nancy Johnson | 301-805-9385 | info@freestateridingclub.org | www.freestateridingclub.org |
| Friends of the Woodstock Equestrian Park | A not-for-profit organization promoting private-public partnership in promoting equestrian facilities and trails at Woodstock Equestrian Park. | Lydia McClain | 301-765-9270 | Lydiabotan@aol.com | www.equestrianpark.org |
| Fugawee Trail Riders | Harry Desmond | 410-848-7643 | irishdez@aol.com | ||
| George Washington University Equestrian Team | Competes in Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. GWU team rides out of Tulip Pond Farm in Poolesville under the instruction of coach Daphne Boogaard. | Daphne Boogaard | 301-977-6767 | tulippond@aol.com | www.gwu.edu |
| Glen Hollow Pony Club | Founded in 1998. Most members are from the Westminster and S. PA. area. Weekly lessons and involved in regional activities. | Debbie & Megan McGrain | 717-359-9703 | dkmcgrain@embarqmail.com | http://www.eteamz.com/GlenHollowPonyClub/ |
| Goucher College Equestrian Team | Competes as part of Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. College has barn and equestrian facility on campus and ride under the instruction of head coach Patte Zumbrun. | Patte Zumbrun | 410-337-6247 | pzumbrun@goucher.edu | www.goucher.edu |
| Granite Pony Club | GPC is located in Howard county. Most members ride at Sunset Hill Farm. | Susan & Brittany Meyer | 410-465-1930 | susan_meyer@hcpss.org | |
| Great Falls Vaulting Club | Jennifer Williams | 301-317-7964 | greatfallsvaulters.weebly.com/ | ||
| Green Spring Hounds Pony Club | Formed in 1958, this Pony Club competes in the Maryland Regional Tetrathlon at Shawan Downs. Membership is the Glyndon/Green Spring Valley Hunt territory area. | Pamela Stocksdale | 410-374-1976 | pamjs313@gmail.com | |
| Green Spring Valley Hounds | Edward Halle | 410-472-3382 | nedhalle@aol.com | gsvhounds.com | |
| Harford Horse Shows Association | Promotes and sponsors horse shows, clinics, and special horse related events for its members, families and friends. Offers performance and equitation classes, 15 competitions per year, and year end awards. Ind. $35 Family $45 | Michele Palmieri | 410-218-5354 | Michele_Palmieri@ars.aon.com | www.hhsamd.org |
| Heritage Equestrian Association | Nancy Saylor | 301-898-5017 | mikecadd@aol.com | ||
| Hood College Equestrian Team | Competes in Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. The team rides under the instruction of co-head coaches Lisa Mitchell, and Karen Fenwick, owner of North Fork School of Equitation. | Lisa Mitchell | 301-663-3131 | mitchelll@hood.edu | www.hoodathletics.com/sports/equest/index |
| Hoofbeat 4-H Saddle Club | Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 pm at the Carroll County Ag Center in Westminster, MD. Dues are $10. There is no August meeting. 4-H is open to all. | Kathleen & Andrea Drzewianowski | 410-848-0731 | kadski4h@qis.net | |
| Horse ‘'N' Around 4-H | Montgomery county Youth club for kids 8-18 who love horses. Emphasis on knowledge and care of horses. Active in community service projects. Fun and chance for competition with or without horses. | Holly Hamilton | 301-509-8478 | silverho@aol.com | http://groups.google.com/group/4hhorseclub |
| Howard County Farm Bureau, Inc. | Promotes and protects Maryland agriculture and rural life. County membership dues: $60 per year. | Merhlyn Barnes | 410-489-4465 | merhlynbarnes@aol.com | |
| Howard County Horse Shows Association | Year-end awards and Medal Finals, newsletters, various events. Hunter, Pleasure, Equitation and Jumper shows in Howard, Montgomery, Carroll and Frederick counties. | Mary Anne Steele | 301-924-2467 | ma.steele@verizon.net | www.hchsa.net |
| Howard County Pony Club | Member of USPC. One of the leading Jr. Equestrian organizations in the world. Not necessary for child to own pony/horse but must have access to one when needed. Opportunities offered in Dressage, eventing, show jumping, mounted games and others. During unmounted meetings members learn about horse management. Ages 7-21 are invited. | Laura Wider | ljwider@yhaoo.com | http://howardcounty.ponyclub.org | |
| Howard County Youth Horse Show Series | Schooling show classes ranging from English Equitation, to Western Pleasure, to Trail, held at Schooley Mill Park and the Howard Co. Fairgrounds. Fundraises for 4-H. | Pam Gilmer | 301-580-3393 | barnswallow5@aol.com | |
| Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds | http://www.hcibhounds.com | ||||
| International Side Saddle Organization | Offers publications, clinics, year-end awards (including novice & youth), online forum, quarterly magazine, and information on show regulations. Our library has the largest sidesaddle holdings in the world, offering inter-library loan of hard-to-find and out of print volumes. | 918-685-0072 | info@sidesaddle.com | www.sidesaddle.com | |
| Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club | Members from Montgomery and Howard counties, ages 10-21. Participate in quizzes, mounted games, dressage, combined training, show jumping, and lessons. | Rumsey Keefe | 301-260-1969 | timandrumsey@yahoo.com | http://ironbridgehounds.ponyclub.org/ |
| Jolly Circle Horse Club | Brian Turley | 410-761-5812 | |||
| Kent County 4-H Horse Program | Kent County Bits & Bridles 4-H club has no membership fees. Benefits inlcude research-based knowledge from the University of Maryland, comraderie, and fun! | Beth Hill | 410-778-1661 | emshill@umd.edu | www.equinestudies.umd.edu |
| Lehigh Riding Club | Hunter/Jumper shows in Westminster. | Beverly Abbott | 410-756-6057 | lehighridingclub@yahoo.com | www.stableandarena.com/lehigh |
| League of Maryland Horsemen | LOMH was founded in 1950 and now consists of over 900 members. Hosts shows, trail rides, etc. | Toni Klos | 443-255-1560 | LOMHSecretary@yahoo.com | http://www.lomh.net/ |
| Linthicum 4-H Hi Riders | Fun, equine-focused 4-H group for youth 8-18 providing educational opportunities including horse bowl, horse judging, hippology & field trips. Host 5 open horse shows a year and have year-end banquet. Horse ownership is not required. Annual Dues $30. | Donna Umberger | 410-760-4148 | theresawilliams@gmail.com | www.linthicum4hhiriders.org |
| Long Green Pony Club | Laura Jenifer | 410-665-1714 | ljenifer@cherryjeniferlaw.com | http://longgreenponyclub.tripod.com | |
| Marlborough Hunt Club, Inc. | Foxhunting club. | Katherine Kelly Cawood MFH | 410-268-6969 | cawoodlaw@hotmail.com | |
| Marlborough Pony Club | Sandra Wiseman | 301-627-8248 | wisemanst@aol.com | http://marlborough.ponyclub.org | |
| Maryland 4-H Foundation | Amanda Clougherty | 301-314-7835 | akbrown@umd.edu | www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com | |
| Maryland Arabian Horse Association | MAHA membership open to everyone. It offers trail rides, clinics, special events, monthly newsletter. | Ann Robinson | 301-888-1312 | randaaf@yahoo.com | www.marylandarabian.com |
| Maryland Association for the Preservation of Equestrian Sports (MAPES) | Non- profit organization to aid in the preservation of equestrian sports and the pursuit thereof; to encourage and support educational programs concerning issues and topics of importance in equestrian sports; to encourage the exchange of information and ideas between specialized fields of equestrian sports. $25/yr. | Sandra R. Crow | 301-627-5315 | Lurchers03@aol.com | |
| Maryland Association for Wildlife Conservation | Albert J.A. (Jay) Young | 410-557-6203 | jay@lawbrown.com | ||
| Maryland Association of Equine Practitioners | Veterinarians in horse practice. | Peter F. Radue, DVM | 301-829-2170 | ||
| Maryland Combined Training Association | Individual-$30 Family-$35-Benefits include reduced rates on clinics, year-end event, special trophies, awards and trophies. Infromative mailings and new friends with a shared interest. | Ami Howard | 410-877-7690 | ahoward152@msn.com | www.mdcta.com |
| Maryland Council for Special Equestrians, Inc. | 410-418-4300 | ||||
| Maryland Council of Equestrian Therapies | MCET was formed in 1987 to provide a statewide forum for the exchange of ideas, skills, information, experiences and resources relating to all aspects of Therapeutic equine activities. Membership: $25 | Mary Shunk | 410-239-1998 | mstheretreat99@gmail.com | |
| Maryland Draft & Mule Association | Neil Parish | 443-506-7750 | www.mddrafthorseandmule.com | ||
| Maryland Dressage Association | MDA’s Mission: 1) Encourage, promote, educate, and participate in the art of classical dressage on a local, state, and national level; 2) Promote good sportsmanship among MDA members, friends, and other associations; 3) Provide a means of association for those interested in the art of dressage. Memberships: Lifetime - $375, Patron - $20, Junior - $30, Senior - $35, Family - $30 + $17/person. | Jill Blackburn | 410-836-3559 | philjill@juno.com | www.marylandressage.org |
| Maryland Equestrian Foundation/ Rosaryville Conservancy | Dorothy Troutman | 301-627-1327 | dorothytroutman@aol.com | ||
| Maryland Farm Bureau | To promote and protect Maryland agriculture and rural life. | 410-922-3426 | http://www.mdfarmbureau.com | ||
| Maryland Farriers Assocation | The MFA is local chapter number 8 of the American Farriers Association. It was started by central Maryland farriers with the idea of promoting unity and continuing education within the farrier community serving Maryland and surrounding states. | marylandfarriers@yahoo.com | http://www.marylandfarriersassociation.com/home | ||
| Maryland FFA Foundation | A 501(c)(3) organization supporting the Maryland FFA program in order to contribute to the professional and personal development of Maryland youth. | Ronald J. Seibel | 240-463-9829 | rjseibel@erols.com | www.mdffafoundation.org |
| Maryland Grazing Lands Conservation | Initiative Coalition Promotes voluntary and technical assistance on grazing lands and pastures. Members have access to pasture walks and technical workshops on pasture and land management. | Elmer M. Dengler | 443-482-2922 | ||
| Maryland Harness Horse Owners & Breeders Association | William Leager | 410-758-2919 | |||
| Maryland Horse and Pony Show | 410-591-8993 | www.marylandhorseandponyshow.com | |||
| Maryland Horse Breeders Association | Breeder/Owner Membership - $100; Associate Membership - $50, includes subscription to Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred magazine, automatic NTRA membership, and other discounts. Formed in 1929, approximately 725 members. | Cricket Goodall | 410-252-2100 | cricket@marylandthoroughbred.com | www.marylandthoroughbred.com |
| Maryland Horse Council | Margaret Rizzo | 301-502-8929 | www.mdhorsecouncil.org | ||
| Maryland Horse Shows Association | Founded in 1932, one of the oldest, continuous horse show associations in the U.S. Goal is to provide the latest news and information regarding rated shows throughout the region and to foster horsemanship, competitive riding, and equitable rules while promoting the welfare of horses & ponies. Affiliate member of USHJA. | Beverly Abbott | 410-259-2575 | secretary@mdhsa.org | www.mdhsa.org |
| Maryland Jockey Club | 410-578-4458 | ceverly@marylandracing.com | www.marylandracing.com | ||
| Maryland Jousting Tournament Association | Promotes the sport of jousting as a family sport, where members of all ages may compete. Makes efforts to keep alive the quaint, colorful, ancient traditions of the Age of Chivalry associated with the sport. | Dicki Betts | 410-795-5067 | www.geocities.com/marylandjousting/ | |
| Maryland Polo Club | Call 410-557-6448 for schedule of games or information on learning how to play polo. | Art Gompf | 410-557-6448 | marylandpolo.com | |
| Maryland Pony Breeders, Inc. | Formed in 1953, making it the oldest pony breeding organization in the US. Memberships: Sr. $15, Family $20, Jr. $10, Members recieve bi-monthly newsletter, annual color directory, eligibility for High Score awards, Awards banquet, meetings, informational seminar. Holds one 2-day show each year at the Bel Air Equestrian Center. | Tiz Benedict | 410-728-8732 | mbenedic65@aol.com | www.marylandponybreeders.org |
| Maryland Pony of the Americas Club | Devoted to the development of youth riders. Offering shows with various class types, including open classes which allow non-member participation. Members qualify for year-end awards. | Beverly Tabor | 410-734-4197 | beverly@mdpoac.com | www.mdpoac.com |
| Maryland Rough Riders | Frances Kinnamon | 410-482-2176 | rosemarykg@aol.com | www.tuckahoeequestriancenter.net | |
| Maryland Saddle Association | MSA creates a supportive learning environment where riders, regardless of age, skill level, gender, and physical and mental ability, can reach their potential as capable and competent eqestrians. MSA seeks to reach out to all segments of our diverse community, and bring together, under uniform rules, people sharing a mutual interest in the showing of all types of horses. Formed in 1962. Holds shows at PGEC. | Nicki Hayden | 301-758-6535 | MSA_Board@mdsaddle.com | www.mdsaddle.com |
| Maryland State Quarter Horse Association | Our purpse is to improve and promote the American Quarter Horse breed and stimulate the sale, breeding, exhibition, general use and enjoyment of the Quarter Horse. | Sandy Brewer | 410-531-1250 | SandBrewer@aol.com | |
| Maryland Steeplechase Association | For the preservation and promotion of development of steeplechase racing in Maryland through the organization of the annual Governor’s Cup Series. the Jonathan Kiser Memorial Endowment Fund and Scholarship and other programs. | 410-489-7826 | www.marylandsteeplechasing.org | ||
| Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association | Non-profit organization that services trainers and owner-trainers in Maryland. | Wayne Wright | 410-265-6842 | info@mdhorsemen.com | www.mdhorsemen.com |
| Maryland Western Horse Association | Promotes interest in horses, horsemanship, and horseback riding as a recreational activity, and encourages and facilitates the training of horses in the state of MD. Open to all breeds, many disciplines offered at shows. Classes for all ages and skill levels. Memberships- Family: $20, Individual: $10, Youth: $7 | Heidi Kern | 443-848-1924 | mwhaheidi@yahoo.com | www.mwha.org |
| Mason-Dixon Miniature Horse Association | Serves both youths & adults in all aspects of Miniature Horse ownership. Provides fun, safe & educational atmosphere, focusing on Miniature Horse conformation & showmanship. Halter, trail, jumping, driving. | Kelly Drechsler | 410-596-4407 | rkdrechsler@aol.com | |
| Mason-Dixon Paso Fino Horse Association | Offering parades, clinics, drill teams, shows, and trail rides. Classes for all ages at local and national shows. | Lisa Gorsuch | 410-848-9532 | middlefieldfarm@verizon.net | www.masondixonpfha.org |
| Mayberry Hunt Club | Hunts out of Taneytown. | Gil Abbott | 410-751-1366 | ||
| Mid Atlantic Tennessee Walkng Horse Association | Organization for people who own, ride, or admire the Tennessee Walking Horse. Founded on the following principles: sound horses, fair competition, and publilc education. Memberships: Individual ($20), Family ($30), and Youth ($15). | Maria Perez | 866-424-5347 | springvalley96@gmail.com | www.matwha.com |
| Mid-Atlantic Lipizzan Association | Purpose: to promote the Lipizzan breed on a regional level, to educate the public about this noble breed and to encourage Lipizzan owners to participate in equestrian events. | Melanie Adams | 410-296-2877 | madams8550@aol.com | http://malalipizzan.tripod.com |
| Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Club | Sponsors Youth of the Year award at Mid-Atlantic horse show in June at Virginia Horse Park in Lexington VA . Nationally affiliated with the American Morgan Horse Association Youth. | Cathy Altomare | 301-293-2345 | alto5@msn.com | |
| Mid-Atlantic Saddlebred Association | Promotes the use of American Saddlebreds in all disciplines, as well as the breeding of part American Saddlebred sport horses. | Diane Hauslein | 703-525-9238 | hauslein@nti.org | |
| Middletown Valley Beagles | James Farber, Sr. | 301-371-5325 | gonaway@adelphia.net | ||
| Morgan Midgets Youth Group | Youth group comprised of students & members of Sweet Rock Stables and the American Morgan Horse Youth Association. | Roxann Baldwin | 410-374-3870 | swtrck@qis.net | www.morganhorse.com |
| Mount Airy Saddle Pals | Annual dues $15. All breed organization hosting trail rides and quarterly meetings | Patti Lee Mathes | 301-253-4391 | dmathes105@aol.com | |
| Mount Carmel Hounds | Foxhunting club. | Carl Shaffer | 410-343-0595 | ||
| Mount St. Mary’s Riding Club & Team | Competes as part of Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. Team rides under the instruction of head coach Janis Groomes. | Elizabeth Holtry | 301-447-5308 | holtry@msmary.edu | www.msmary.edu |
| Mountain Top Saddle Club, Inc. | Holds competitions at the Garret County Fairgrounds in McHenry | Sandra Savage | 301-387-4550 | ||
| Mounted Games Across America, Inc. | MGAA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization devoted to playing, promoting, and teaching the discipline of mounted games. Membership: $25/individual, $40/family. | Stacey Calhoun | 410-489-4055 | calhouns@hotmail.com | www.mountedgames.org |
| Mounted Wanderers 4-H Horse & Pony Club | English and western open show circuit at Oak Ridge Park in Hughesville. | Kim Gladwell | 301-375-7511 | mw4hclub@verizon.net | www.mw4hclub.com |
| Mt Top Wagon Train Association | Mary VanSickle | 301-746-8257 | |||
| My Lady’s Manor Driving Club | Offers a variety of clinics and events to help you get started driving, and diverse acitivities to continue your interest. Our events cover a range of different tastes and levels which can be casual or formal, relaxing or challenging. From pleasure and picnic drives to international-caliber competitive events; our members do it all. | Chris Owsianiecki | 410-374-5096 | finallymarooned@aol.com | www.mlmdc.org |
| National Capital Adult Equestrian League | The league provides an opportunity for adult riders to be a viable part of a team, promote the art of equitation, foster competition and camaraderie, as well as encourage social functions centered around equestrian activities. Good sportsmanship and a no stress competiton atmosphere are emphasized. | Laura Johnson | 301-627-9088 | wbcoachlaura@yahoo.com | www.ncelaffiliates.com |
| National Capital Short Stirrup Equestrian League | The league provides an opportunity for junior riders to be a viable part of a team, promote the art of equitation, foster competition and camaraderie, as well as encourage social functions centered around equestrian activities. Good sportsmanship and a no stress competiton atmosphere are emphasized. | Emily Merkel | 301-661-6453 | www.ncelaffiliates.com | |
| National Capitol Equitation League | Equitation competition - teams from area riding schools participate in a series of round robin meets patterned after the Intercollegiate leagues. Points earned by each rider are cumulative throughout the year for the team. Limit of 12 teams per league. Registration is $225 per team. | Laura Johnson | 443-995-0981 | wbcoachlaura@yahoo.com | www.ncel.us |
| National Steeplechase Association, Inc. | Membership fees-Regular-$150 General Admission, Member Pin Patron$500-Parking Pass, voting rights, annual yearbook, pins. | Peter D. McGivney | 410-392-0700 | info@nationalsteeplechase.com | www.nationalsteeplechase.com |
| New Market-Middletown Valley Hounds | Fox chasing, great tail gates, parties, terrier races, hound shows, and more. | Bonnie Kepner | 301-582-2686 | bonskep@aol.com | www.nm-mvh.com |
| North American Point-to-Point Association | Dedicated to preserving and promoting the sport of steeplechase racing for all ages. | Regina Welsh | 410-329-3749 | reginawelsh@msn.com | www.NAPTP.com |
| North American Shetland Pony Society | Promotes the preservation of the traditional Shetland pony, with substance, soundness, and suitability for all ages. Members ($25/single; $35/family) are eligible for point awards with both SPSNA and Maryland Pony Breeders, clinics, futurities. | Laurie Donaldson | 717-993-3775 | shetlandponysociety@hotmail.com | www.shetlandponysociety.org |
| Pasadena Horse & Pony Association | Family(3 or more) membership $25 yearly, Single membership $15 yearly 2 persons $20 yearly. | Scott Raymond | 410-360-2050 | www.pasadenahorse.org | |
| Peninsula Dressage | Association Chapter of PVDA | Jenny Mlyniet | 443-359-8449 | peninsuladressage.wordpress.com/ | |
| Penn-Marydel Welsh Pony & Cob Society | Louise Gill | 410-692-9352 | louisenice@aol.com | ||
| Plantation Driving Club | Club organizes and sponsors activities such as pleasure and picnic drives, clinics, video meetings, trips to competitions, and visits to local harness makers shops. | Susan Kreckman | 301-751-8991 | skreckman_PDC@verizon.net | www.plantationdrivingclub.org |
| Plantation Walking Horses of Maryland | Join for a trail ride, clinic, demo, or show. Members eligible for versatility and high point awards, receive monthly newsletter, monthly club meetings, often with guest speakers, participation in parades and hands-on clinics, friendly help and fun. Specialize in gaited horses, but all breeds welcome. Dues are $15 for Individual, $20 for Family. | Louise Semancik | 410-329-3940 | corbettmanorfarm@yahoo.com | www.pwhm.net |
| Potomac Hunt Club | Formed in 1931. Provides foxchasing activities and has social functions for all members. Dues | Skip Crawford, II MFH | 301-972-7621 | vickiskip@intairnet.com | www.potomachunt.org |
| Potomac Pony Club | Program for youth teaching riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses & ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence. Offers riding lesson programs, educational meetings, and follows the USPC curriculum. | Elizabeth Kenten | 301-916-6171 | kenten@mac.com | potomac.ponyclub.org |
| Potomac Valley Dressage Association | Member benefits include many schooling shows, recognized shows, clinics, scholarships, awards, newsletters and special youth programs. Established 1964 approx. 1200 members. | Shari Packard | 301-498-4972 | membership@pvda.org | www.pvda.org |
| Prettyboy Hunt Club Baltimore/Carroll counties Kathy Powder 717-227-1729 | |||||
| Queen Anne’s County Cooperative Extension 4-H | For 4-H members, ages 5-18 years. Volunteer leaders, agricultural community - adult horse owners, nutrient management plans and pasture information for horse owners. | Christine Johnston | 410-758-0166 | cjohnstn@umd.edu | http://extension.umd.edu/local/QueenAnnes/ |
| Reber Hounds | Edwin R. Fry | 410-778-2372 | edfry@baybroadband.net | ||
| Redland Hunt Pony Club | Founded in 1958. Organization for youths 6-25 teaching riding, mounted sports, horse management, and equestrian knowledge. Most activities occur in and around Sandy Spring and Olney in Montgomery county. | Margaret Cowan | 301-854-0278 | deercreekfarm@mac.com | www.rhpc.org |
| Rolling Hills Ranch Pony Club | Renee Luther | 410-378-3817 | reneeluther@netzero.net | www.rollinghillsranch.org | |
| Rose Hill Carriage Society | $10 Non-horse owner, $20 Individual, $30 Family Membership. Membership in this organization in this organization is open to those interested in the furtherance of driving. The purpose of this organizaiton is to provide education about carriages and driving and to pormote good fellowship among those interested in driving. | Mary Ann & Fred Scire | 301-293-3065 | ||
| Rough Riders Horsemen | Mission: to spread love, education, and enjoyment of horses everywhere we go. | Darin Coleman | 240-731-8133 | roughriderspresident@yahoo.com | www.roughridershorsemen.bravehost.com |
| Saddle Gals & Guys Equestrian Drill Team | $20/year membership. Perform synchronized drills to music at fairs, shows, horse events, and parades. | Patti Lee Mathes | 301-253-4391 | dmathes105@aol.com | |
| Saddle Tramps 4-H Club | Brenda Wotring | 301-334-1438 | |||
| Saddles & Stirrups 4-H | June Porter | 301-432-2786 | |||
| Seneca Valley Pony Club | Local affiliate of the USPC. Teaches riding, horse knowledge, and horse management to young riders. Sponsors 2 USEA-recognized horse trials a year. | Ann Adams | 301-540-9250 | info@senecavalleyponyclub.com | www.senecavalleyponyclub.org |
| Shady Knoll Farm | Our purpse is to improve and promote the American Quarter Horse breed and stimulate the sale, breeding, exhibition, general use and enjoyment of the Quarter Horse. | Sandra Brewer | 410-531-1250 | SandBrewer@aol.com | |
| Shenandoah Valley Pony Club | Part of the Capital Region Pony Club. | Amber Baughman | 301-842-3301 | ||
| Shore Dressage | Chapter of PVDA Chapter members must be paid PVDA members. Benefits include newsletters, clinics, lectures, demonstrations, schooling shows. Year end awards, fun! | Deri Jeffers | 757-302-0224 | deripiaffe@aol.com | http://shoredressage.tripod.com/ |
| Southern Maryland Horse Association | Committed to promoting horsemanship, sportsmanship and the betterment of the equestrian sport. Caters to novice rider and green horse, promoting FUN while learning to show. Year end awards; english, western, jumpers, conformation/model, saddleseat, trail. | Mari Douglas Kehrig | 410-257-1662 | smhahorseshow@aol.com | www.smhahorseshow.com |
| Southern Maryland Quarter Horse Association | To promote the American Quarter Horse breed. Membership dues: $20-individual, $30-family, $5-youth. | Dee Hancock | 301-932-2708 | dhancock@charlescountychamber.org | www.smqha.org |
| Southern Maryland Trail Riders | Family oriented non-competitive trail riding and camping with horses. $30 annual family membership, $20 individual. | Mary Hare | 301-934-3453 | mary_qbhi@yahoo.com | http://smtr.us/ |
| St. Augustine Pony Club | USPC member. Holds horse trials in Chesapeake City. Learn all about horses, make new friends, and have fun! | Bonnie Shriner | 302-376-1077 | bonnie@staugustineponyclub.com | www.staugustineponyclub.com |
| St. Margaret’s Pony Club | Field trips, meeting, horse shows, camps, jousting, rallies. USPC member. | Valerie Levin | 410-703-8937 | valyrtt@verizon.net | www.stmargarets.ponyclub.org |
| St. Mary’s College of Maryland Equestrian Team | Hunt seat equitation team competing in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone 4 Region 1. | Jacqueline Falkowski-Schmitter | 240-298-2576 | jacqueline_falkowski_schmitter@yahoo.com | www.smcm.edu |
| Standardbred Pleasure Horse Org. | Breed organization affiliated with the U.S. Trotting Association. | Jane Warrington | 410-648-5850 | ||
| The Educated Horsemen | Three-fold mission: (1) Training, (2) Horsemanship, (3) Education. Holds 3 trail competitions a year. | Ray Parker | 202-421-4804 | theeducatedhorsemen@yahoo.com | |
| Thoroughbred Racing Association | For member racetracks. | 410-392-9200 | www.tra-online.com | ||
| Tidewater Pony Club | Eliza Smith | 410-476-0446 | smithc585@aol.com | ||
| Trails & Tails | Promote safe horsemanship and education, exchange ideas and knowledge. Enjoy horses and horse people with varying interests and knowledge and experience. Formed in 2003, serves Frederick County. | Debra Peebles | 301-371-5534 | windwood3@aol.com | |
| Tri-State Trotters 4-H Club | 4-H Club centered in Cecil County | Bryan Bradley | 302-373-3008 | granitesprings@aol.com | |
| Tri-State Walking Horse Association | Sandra Busico | ||||
| TROT | Trail Riders of Today - TROT is dedicated to the preservation of existing equestrian trails and the establishment of new trails in Maryland. Membership: $20/yr. Annual Judged Pleasure Ride, trail clearing projects, and group trail rides. | Jeanne Bond | 410-275-1858 | TrotMembers@hotmail.com | http://trot-md.org/ |
| Tuckahoe Equestrian Center | Non-profit foundation promoting all equestrian activities such as trail riding, driving, 4-H, jousting, and parades. Memberships ($15/individual, $25/family) include camping at Tuckahoe EC, monthly rides, and speakers at meetings. Also offers “Buckaroo Club” for youth. | Paul McMullen | 410-482-2176 | www.tuckahoeequestriancenter.net | |
| Tuckahoe Pony Club | Delmarva Region of the USPC. Ride out of Worthmore Eq. Ctr. in Worton, near Chestertown. | Anne Singer | 410-778-6944 | www.tuckahoe.ponyclub.org | |
| UMBC Equestrian Club | Club is open to all interested students of UMBC. Tryouts for the IHSA team. | www.umbc.edu/studentlife/orgs/equestrian | |||
| United States Naval Academy Equestrian Team | Competes as part of Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. | Eric Bowman | ebowman@usna.edu | www.usna.edu | |
| United States Pony Club - Capital Region | Karen Tilley | 301-540-8185 | thuntllc@aol.com | capitalregion.ponyclub.org | |
| United States Pony Club - Maryland Region | Kimberly Cranford | 410-286-0997 | marylandregion.ponyclub.org | ||
| University of Maryland Equestrian Team | Competes in Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. Team rides out of Waredaca in Laytonsville with Blair Conard (coach/instructor) and Katherine Rizzo (instructor) | Colleen Woolheater | 301-405-1000 | Equiterps@gmail.com | www.studentorg.umd.edu/umet |
| Up County Horse Shows - UpCo | USHSA affiliate organization. | Jo-Ann Schaudies | 301-972-8800 | jas@surmont.com | www.upcohorseshow.com |
| US Hunter Jumper Association | Zone 3 National affiliate for hunter and jumper riders. | Mary Johnston | 301-208-0200 | www.ushja.org | |
| US Polo Assoc Eastern Circuit | James H. Burton III | 301-717-7161 | jimburton@USPAEasternCircuit.com | www.USPAEasternCircuit.com | |
| Wakefield Valley Pony Club | Mission: to develop and encourage a knowledge of horsemanship including horse care and fair and friendly competition. Offering youth rallies, monthly meetings, access to group lessons for members only. Annual Dues $125 | Shelley Sturtz | 410-790-9463 | dssturtz@verizon.net | www.wakefieldvalley.ponyclub.org |
| Washington Bridle Trails Association | Hunter/Jumper shows held at Meadowbrook Stables in Chevy Chase. Memberships: Single/$35, Fam/$45. Members are qualified for year end awards and receive $5 discount on class prices at shows. | Catherine Cullen | 301-652-3423 | wbtashows@gmail.com | www.wbtahorseshows.org |
| Western Maryland Jousting Club | $5.00 each per year. Membership and voting rights with the association. A voice in the association. | Leon Enfield | 301-834-7488 | ||
| Wicomico Hunt | Annual Dues: $450 Single, $700 Family, $225 Inter. (18-24yrs College Students), $100 Jr. (under 17yrs), $100 Social (non-hunting) Membership includes unlimited hunting on the Delmarva Peninsula | Gayle Cayce | 302-436-6011 | grc51@msn.com | www.wicomicohunt.com |
| Windy Knoll Horsemen, Inc. | Membership: Individual $10, Couples $15, Families $25. Based on calendar year. Includes newsletter mailings of club activities, private use of Windy Knoll Showgrounds in Crownsville, notification of judged & pleasure trail rides & discounts thru the year. | Dan Dickerson | 410-544-4056 | windykfarm@aol.com | www.riva.net/WKH |
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