The May issue of The Equiery has hit the shelves and will soon be arriving in member mailboxes. Our feature this month is a wrap up of the 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly. The hardworking members of our Government Relations Committee reviewed all 2,671 of the bills introduced …
– first published in the May 2026 Equiery As I reflect on the future of Maryland’s horse community, one thing is clear: our responsibility is not only to care for our horses and preserve our traditions but also to ensure the next generation is inspired and ready to carry them …
– first published on April 6 at https://equiery.com/msa-response-to-maryland-5-star-mpia-request-lacks-key-documents/ Last December, The Equiery submitted an MPIA request to the Maryland Stadium Authority for documents regarding the state funds expended on the Maryland 5 Star during Mr. Hasseltine’s tenure, including “expenses; amounts paid to independent contractors, consultants, and vendors; and amounts paid …
-first published April 21 at https://equiery.com/select-event-group-to-apply-to-run-2027-maryland-5-star/. Select Event Group announced today that it has assumed the role of lead organizer for 2026 Eventing at Fair Hill. Select Event Group has applied to run the October 2026 CCI3*-L and the October 2026 Young Event Horse competition, and it is “actively preparing” …
The April issue of The Equiery, the “farm fix-up issue” is out! Just in time for warm weather and farm improvement projects. We’ve got builders, fencers, fixers, excavators, power washers, insurers and more! We have a feature article all about our sponsor B&D Builders. We’ve also got the calendar of …
-first published Feb. 26, 2026, on equiery.com The State’s Attorney for Carroll County has reopened the 2021 animal cruelty case against Misty Manor Riding Stable in Marriottsville. In 2021, one of Misty Manor’s co-owners, Nichole C. Reinke, was charged with 64 counts of animal cruelty in connection with the mistreatment …
-first published in the March 2026 issue of The Equiery Dear Members and Friends of the Maryland Horse Council, After one of the coldest and most challenging winters I can remember here in Maryland, I found myself lingering in the barn recently one evening, long after the last feed bucket …
March has come in like a lion. Will it go out like a lamb? Tammie Monaco’s pony Alfie — aka Big Al — graces the cover of our March issue and he’s betting on lambs… This issue has three terrific features to get us motivated for warmer weather. We also …
–first published in the February 2026 issue of The Equiery As President of the Maryland Horse Council, I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve you and the broader Maryland equestrian community. It is an honor to stand alongside horse owners, trainers, breeders, trail …