The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) has released the final report from the August 8 Maryland Horse Forum at McDonogh School. The Horse Forum is co-hosted every five years by the Maryland Horse Industry Board and other equestrian organizations. It is an open forum for “sharing insights and developing actionable …
Every year, the Oldenburg North American Registry awards Premium Mare status to the 6 highest scoring mares in each region. This year, Maryland-breds dominated the East Coast Premium Mare award list, taking 4 of the top 6 spots, including Reserve Champion. The horses and their breeders are: Reserve Champion — …
October is Horse Month here in Maryland and, as in years past, our calendar is overflowing with an embarrassment of riches. This month our state will host two international 5* competitions, one national championship, two regional championships, one state championship, two national competitions, and a $1 million day of racing …
Our umbrella organization, the American Horse Council, hosts a monthly podcast called Horses in the Morning. For the September episode, AHC President Julie Broadway interviews MHC President Kim Egan as well as Bonnie Ebner from the Oregon Horse Council and Justine Staten from the Kansas Horse Council. Click the link …
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 Frederick News-Post published the following today around 4:30 p.m. “A horse in Frederick County tested positive for West Nile virus earlier this month, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The horse began showing symptoms of the virus earlier this summer. It has since been vaccinated and has recovered, …
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 …
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 …
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 …