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Spotlight on Frederick County: Sugarloaf Mountain

by Katherine O. Rizzo (first published in the March 2023 Equiery) Sugarloaf Mountain in Frederick County is a privately owned property that is open to the public for hiking, mountain biking and trail riding. The property is owned by Stronghold, Inc., which is a non-profit corporation founded in 1946 by the late Gordon Strong. The 1,282-foot mountain is designated a Registered Natural Landmark in 1969 because of its geological interest and natural beauty. The park is open from 8am until sunset...
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REMINDER -- MHC Associations Town Hall -- Tuesday, Mar. 28 - mailchi.mp/mdhorsecouncil.org/horse-associations-town-hall-10120883 ... See MoreSee Less

REMINDER -- MHC Associations Town Hall -- Tuesday, Mar. 28 - https://mailchi.mp/mdhorsecouncil.org/horse-associations-town-hall-10120883
1 day ago
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Dressage is under way on day two of the first The Maryland Horse Trials Starter Horse Trial of 2023. #eventing #dressage #marylandhorsesports Pictured are Mallory Distler and Quality Start, Melissa Fox and Tito Tonight, and Brian Roberts and Bombino ... See MoreSee Less

Dressage is under way on day two of the first The Maryland Horse Trials  Starter Horse Trial of 2023. #eventing #dressage #marylandhorsesports Pictured are Mallory Distler and Quality Start, Melissa Fox and Tito Tonight, and Brian Roberts and BombinoImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

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3 days ago
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2023 is a busy year for Waredaca. They have a packed competition, clinic, and schooling schedule (check out the new Derby Cross series they are offering this summer). They've also given the big red indoor a facelift with new footing, and formed the non-profit Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation. And did we mention they have Mounted Archery?? Visit waredaca.com to learn more about all their activities. #eventing #mountedarchery #horsesports #marylandhorses ... See MoreSee Less

2023 is a busy year for Waredaca. They have a packed competition, clinic, and schooling schedule (check out the new Derby Cross series they are offering this summer). Theyve also given the big red indoor a facelift with new footing, and formed the non-profit Waredaca Eventing Education Foundation. And did we mention they have Mounted Archery??  Visit waredaca.com to learn more about all their activities. #eventing #mountedarchery #horsesports #marylandhorses

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We need to learn more about mounted archery - sounds fun!!!

6 days ago
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Coming Up March 23 - March 28

March 25 - 26 BEST Horse Shows
March 25 - 26 The Maryland Horse Trials Starter Horse Trial
March 26 Country Hill Farm Fall/Winter Schooling Show Series Finale
March 26 By Chance Farm Dressage $takes $how $eries
March 28 Maryland Horse Council Equine Association Town Hall

Dates may change without notice. Please verify all dates with the organizer.
To find out how your event can be included, contact Tracy at tracy@equiery.com or 800-244-9580

#HunterJumper #Eventing #Dressage #MarylandHorseEvents #HorseSports
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Coming Up March 23 - March 28
 
March 25 - 26 BEST Horse Shows 
March 25 - 26 The Maryland Horse Trials  Starter Horse Trial
March 26 Country Hill Farm Fall/Winter Schooling Show Series Finale
March 26 By Chance Farm Dressage $takes $how $eries
March 28 Maryland Horse Council Equine Association Town Hall

Dates may change without notice. Please verify all dates with the organizer.
To find out how your event can be included, contact Tracy at tracy@equiery.com or 800-244-9580

#HunterJumper #Eventing #Dressage #MarylandHorseEvents #HorseSports
1 week ago
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Guess what day it is?!?!?! PHOTO SHARE DAY! Post your photos from the previous week in the comments below. Don't forget to include captions :-) (photos here from March 2021 Out & About) ... See MoreSee Less

Guess what day it is?!?!?! PHOTO SHARE DAY! Post your photos from the previous week in the comments below. Dont forget to include captions :-) (photos here from March 2021 Out & About)Image attachmentImage attachment

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On Saturday it was great to have beautiful Apache and Steel and their kind humans (George & Andrea Ketterman ) visit for a bring-your-own-horse DAY RIDE at Valley Meadow Farms Trails Getaway on Sideling Hill in Hancock, MD.

Magnific Fanfare (Cleveland Bay/Thoroughbred X) at Closing Meet Sunday, March 19 at Dr. Bennett's Limeroc Farm in Shepherdstown with New Market-Middletown Valley Hounds. Photo by Alyson Springer.

Badger at Freedom Hill Horse Rescue in Dunkirk, MD gives his opinion on this last bit of cold weather hanging in. Come on Spring!

Cami kern wins Shetland race with Caroway Tuesday at Aiken training track, Aiken SC.

Swish swish says Milkshake with Summer at Free Rein Farm Hollywood MD, first show of the season!

Cherry blossom trail ride in Oxon Hill, MD. Looking through the ears of Chico, riding with Sarah and her Mikey.

Young jockey, Yomar Ortiz Jr. wins the U.S. Pony Racing Association medium pony race on his own Blueberry at the Aiken Trials in Aiken, SC this past Saturday. Photo by: Barbara Kirchner Magrogan

Camden Kern also wins small pony race with Mallory at Aiken training track, Aiken SC.

Penelope Schofield, Jocelyn Ellis, Lilliana Sonpar and Waverly Elwell from Safe Haven Farm participating in the Cavaletti Clinic hosted by Michele Wellman at By Chance Farm.

Po-tato Pony celebrating St. Patrick's Day!

All snuggles in the sun over here at Grateful Days Farm 🥰 Maezy is giving mom (Krystin) all the healing love as she recovery’s from surgery 💜

Merrilyn and Koda chasing the rainbow in green and gold at MDHT St. Paddy’s Day Derby! Photo by Morgan Hagley

Carly Kern Wins large pony race with Goose at Aiken training Track, Aiken SC.

Abby Taylor took home Champion for Itty Bitty jumpers at Paddock Place Stables Fun In The Sun series first show. Abby rode EHM Stables Laugh Out Loud (Lola).

A Michael and a Kimi ❤️ Getting ready to play ring toss at Blaven Riding Center

Hanna Wharton & Barakas Dream out with Howard County Iron Bridge Hounds

Cherry sticking her tongue out to show how she likes her new sunflower halter and bridal in Thurmont MD

Viral Hit GS (moddle colt) landed in Maryland! Settled in with his new pasture mates! Stables at Rolling Ridge

Savannah and Popcorn at the Circle T Ranch Arena in Bishopville, MD

Melissa and Abigail on The Great Bambina and Caspian at Paddock Place's hunter show this past Saturday

Addy A on Caspian at Paddock Place this past Saturday

Elle Mckinney and Lively Times at the MDHT XDerby

Ready for spring trail riding.l featuring Boo. Waldorf, MD

Freddy and I out on the Liberty Trails.

Mateo riding Noah and momma Karla riding for the very first time on Star at FNH Stables.

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1 week ago
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A while back we posted an alert about burglaries at area farms. Through a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies in many states, three people have been arrested. ... See MoreSee Less

A while back we posted an alert about burglaries at area farms. Through a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies in many states, three people have been arrested.Image attachmentImage attachment

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Were any horses stolen or injured?

It’s only going to get worse 😡

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2 weeks ago
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The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program is open to United States residents (ages 17 - 22) and gives participants access to leaders of the Maryland Thoroughbred community, creating awareness of the diverse career options in the Thoroughbred industry. Deadline to apply is April 21, 2023. marylandhorse.com/maryland-thoroughbred-career-program/ ... See MoreSee Less

The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program is open to United States residents (ages 17 - 22) and gives participants access to leaders of the Maryland Thoroughbred community, creating awareness of the diverse career options in the Thoroughbred industry. Deadline to apply is April 21, 2023. https://marylandhorse.com/maryland-thoroughbred-career-program/
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Bowie Race Track – Its History and Its Future

By Valerie Ormond (first published in the March 2023 Equiery) The Bowie Race Track hosted live racing from 1914 to 1985 and then was a Thoroughbred training facility until 2015. During the 2020 State Legislative Session, Senate Bill 987 (Racing and Community Development Act of 2020) passed stating that the Bowie Race Track property would be conveyed to the City of Bowie on or before December 31, 2023. The Maryland Horse Council (MHC) has been actively engaged in Bowie Race Track property...

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Racetrack Renovations Stalled + Race Day Negotiations Continue

first published in the March 2023 Equiery Pimlico & Laurel Park Renovations Stalled It has been three years since the Maryland General Assembly allotted $375 million in public financing to be used to renovate both Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore and Laurel Park in Laurel. The project was estimated to take three to four years to complete but as of press, no construction at either track has even started. According to a February 3 Baltimore Sun article, the start of construction is still...

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2023 Legislation Update

by Jane Seigler, MHC Government Relations Committee Co-Chair (first published in March 2023 Equiery) We are now about half way through the Maryland 2023 General Assembly Legislative Session. As of this writing, over 2,100 bills have been introduced and assigned to their committees of jurisdiction, where they have been or will be scheduled for a public hearing and subsequent votes – all before the session adjourns in 41 days. Here is an update on some bills the Maryland Horse Council have...
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