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February Farm Stewardship News

first published in the February 2023 Equiery Governor Moore Appoints Kevin Atticks Secretary of Agriculture The Maryland Horse Council is thrilled to report that Governor Wes Moore has appointed Kevin Atticks, a true friend of the horse industry, to be his Secretary of Agriculture. Atticks is a man of many talents. He holds a masters in environmental journalism from CU-Boulder, a doctorate in communications design from University of Baltimore, and a bachelors in journalism and music...

MHC 2023 Legislation Preview

by Jane Seigler, MHC Government Relations Committee Co-Chair (first published in the February 2023...
Spotlight on Harford County

Gunpowder Falls State Park – Sweet Air Area by Katherine O. Rizzo (first published in the January...
Maryland Horse Council Member Spotlight

Newer Sports Gain Popularity in Maryland by Katherine O. Rizzo (first published in the January...
Mechanicsville Cruelty Case Update

first published in the January 2023 Equiery Jennifer Katherine Hurry of Mechanicsville was...

Sports

Maryland Horse Council Member Spotlight

Newer Sports Gain Popularity in Maryland by Katherine O. Rizzo (first published in the January 2023 Equiery) With over 30 horse sports to choose from, Maryland competitors have started gravitating towards two newer sports that have emerged within the state: Polocrosse and Working Equitation. Two Maryland Horse Council industry professional members are helping to spread the word about these sports, hosting clinics and regional and national competitions right here in Maryland. Bay Area...

HISA Anti-Doping & Medication Program Update

first published in the January 2023 Equiery The Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Inc. (THA)...
Maryland Horse Sports Survey Results

first published in the January 2023 Equiery According to the Maryland Horse Industry Board’s...

Legislation & Regulation

MHC Legislative Survey Results

by Jane Seigler, MHC Government Relations Committee Co-Chair (first published in the January 2023 Equiery) Maryland horse people are passionate, committed – some might even say, intense. Mostly, they focus on their day to day responsibilities to their horses, their riding and, where applicable, their clients. But they are increasingly opening their focus to the broad issues that affect the equestrian community and the horse industry as a whole. There is growing understanding that “the...

U.S. House Passes Anti-Soring Act

On November 14, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST)...
2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up

by Jane Seigler, Co-Chair of MHC’s Government Relations Committee (first published in the May 2022...

Maryland Horse Council

MHC Member Survey Results

first published in the January 2023 Equiery Happy New Year! Although 2022 was a banner year for the Maryland horse industry – a MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory that was even more successful than the inaugural event; the long-awaited return of the Washington International Horse Show to Maryland, and a Capitol Challenge Horse Show with a block-buster 1,800 competitors, to name just a few – January is nevertheless a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. To that...

MHC Legislative Survey Results

by Jane Seigler, MHC Government Relations Committee Co-Chair (first published in the January 2023...
Spotlight on Howard County: Patuxent River State Park, Annapolis Rock Area

first published in the December 2022 Equiery Patuxent River State Park is located between Rt 27...

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