News & Updates

The September Equiery Is Out!

The September Equiery will hit the stands and our members’ mailboxes this Labor Day Weekend, just in time for lazy end-of-summer reading. The September issue features our autumn events calendar as well as our sport horse coverage of the Cleveland Bay show at the Howard Count Fair, the2024 Maryland Pony …

MHIB Releases 2024 Licensed Trail Riding Stable Guide

The Maryland Horse Industry Board this week released an updated guide to Maryland’s licensed trail riding stables. The brochure lists those stables that offer guided trail riding and that “have met the state’s standards of care for horses and consumers.” Click here to download the brochure from our Trails Stewardship …

The August Equiery Is Out!

The August issue is our annual photo competition, and this year’s entries are as fabulous as in years past. Pick up a copy at your nearest distributor and flip through the beautiful entries in the cool of your barn aisle or front porch. You can also read the Maryland Secretary …

Rabies Confirmed in Frederick

The Frederick News-Post reported on July 23 that a groundhog in the Taskers Chance neighborhood of Frederick has tested positive for rabies. Frederick County Animal Control was called after the groundhog bit a dog. The Frederick County Health Department is recommending that “anyone who may have had contact with a groundhog or any other wildlife …

The Heat Goes On, and On, and On

Have you been following our posts about horses and heat? Are you up to speed on all the new science about how to keep your horse safe in hot weather? Interested in a deeper dive into the science behind MHC’s recommendations for keeping your horse safe in hot weather? Listen …

New Helmet Law for Minors to Take Effect Oct. 1

Starting October 1, an adult who is present and directly supervising a minor may not allow the minor to ride a horse unless the minor is wearing a properly secured helmet that meets or exceeds ASTM standards for helmets for equestrian use. The law applies to riding on public roads …

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