Representing all
segments of Maryland’s horse industry
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Department of Labor Names New Executive Director of the Maryland Racing Commission
The Maryland Department of Labor released the following press release today: BALTIMORE, MD (January 8, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Labor today announced Christopher L. Merz has joined the agency as executive director of the Maryland Racing Commission. Merz has more than a decade of experience as a leader in horse racing …
The First Equiery of 2025 Is Out!
The January 2025 issue of The Equiery is now in members’ mailboxes and at your local distributor. Our feature story celebrates Robert Taylor’s 30th anniversary as Goshen’s Hunstman, and the beautiful cover depicts him with his hounds at Goshen’s 2024 Opening Hunt in November. Thank you Sherri Holden Photography for …
State Chooses Shamrock Farm in Carroll County for New TB Racing Training Center
The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) announced yesterday that it has chosen Shamrock Farm in Carroll County as the site for the the new Thoroughbred racing training center that the State is building ahead of the planned closure of Laurel Park in 2027. The new training center is expected …
The mission and
history of MHC
The Maryland Horse Council, Inc. (MHC) is the § 501(c)(6) trade association that has represented the Maryland horse industry for over 35 years. Our core mission is to lobby state and local government for sensible and economically sound positions, and to provide educational and business networking resources for the Maryland horse community.
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One Common Bond: the Maryland Horse
One Common Voice: the Maryland Horse Council
The Maryland horse industry is impressive. There are more horses per square mile (10.5) in Maryland than in any other state in the country, and 51.8% of Maryland households contain at least one horse enthusiast. Our industry contributes $2.4 billion to the Maryland economy.
Come join us and help ensure that everyone enjoys the ride!
MHC’s trade publication is The Equiery, which provides the Maryland horse community with horse industry news, educational articles, photos, and profiles on horse businesses and horse people, as well as a service directory for businesses that serve the Maryland horse industry.
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