First published in the April 2024 Equiery Many horse people dream of one day owning their own horse farm. For some, it is a lifelong dream; for others it is a necessity for their businesses. Horse farms in Maryland are subject to a number of environmental and safety regulations, however, …
Rachann has a conversation with Carolyn Macintosh, owner and operator of Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Frederick County, Maryland. Loch Moy is Maryland’s premier equestrian facility that offers schooling, eventing, jumping, and much more. Hear about the variety of volunteer opportunities that require no experience. Listen to the MHC podcast …
by Kimberly K. Egan, MHC President (first published in the April 2024 Equiery) This month’s issue is our annual farm fix-up and Earth Day issue. Every year we encourage horse farmers to avail themselves of our county Soil Conservation Districts (SCDs) and our Equine Studies Program at the University of …
The latest episode of the MHC podcast as dropped! This episode highlights MHC Sponsor Paradise Energy Solutions, which provides solar energy arrays for farms, businesses, and residences. Rachann asks representative Warren Miller all the questions that you would ask, and gets all the answers. You can listen to the podcast …
The April Equiery is out with its annual Farm Fix Up issue. Get your farm ship shape with our farm fix up directory and our tips for new horse farm owners, and how to make your farm eco-friendly. Also, finds some ideas for conserving our state’s plethora of equestrian trails.
Regular readers of this column probably know that MHC’s Government Relations Committee spends a lot of time during the legislative session reviewing bills that have been introduced in Annapolis, flagging ones of interest or concern, and preparing and delivering testimony at bill hearings. But effective advocacy is more than just …
Our latest podcast episode has dropped! Our host Rachann Mayer interviews Pastoral Counselor and Therapist Elizabeth Tate, who owns Paradise Stables in Frederick County. Her most recent venture is Common Ground Inc., which helps individuals and groups, including veterans groups, cope with trauma with the help of her horses. Click …
The March issue of the Equiery is out with its ever popular, annual calendar of equestrian events for 2024. Plan your year by picking from Maryland’s plethora of opportunities for educational events, clinics, local and national competitions, summer camps, organized trail rides, county fairs, and international events. And bring on …
Rachann talks with Savannah “Woodge” Fulton, a full-time horse trainer and upper level eventer, about her equestrian background and her international show career. Fulton ended her 2023 season with an impressive third place finish at the CCI3*-L at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in October, and she started …