Representing all
segments of Maryland’s horse industry

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Maryland Horse Council News

MHC Legislative Update

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 …

New MHC Podcast Episode

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 Equiery Is Out!

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 …

What We Do

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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Our Issues

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Committees

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!

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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.

How you can support MHC​

Become a Member

Join together with others who love horses and are dedicated to a great future for Maryland’s equines.

Become a Sponsor

We love working with our sponsors to ensure that their needs and business goals are met.

Become an Advertiser

We want everyone who keeps up with MHC to know what you or your business has to offer.

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