We are pleased to report that TROA responded to our letter within 1 business day and graciously apologized for the procedural growing pains it is experiencing. TROA said that “[a]s the Authority continues to solidify its processes, [it] welcomes the opportunity to speak with [MHC} to discuss engaging the industry …
by Kimberly K. Egan MHC President (first published in the September 2023 Equiery) September begins a season of transition. Summer vacations end, children go back to school, the weather starts to change, and we all start to turn to the next big thing. This year, we said goodbye to two …
The September Equiery is out! This issue contains the full calendar of events for the rest of the year. September and October are PACKED with Maryland horse events for every region, every discipline, and every level. Members, look for your copy in the mail. Non-members, pick one up at your …
by Jane Seigler, MHC Government Relations Committee Co-Chair (first published in the August 2023 Equiery) The Maryland Horse Council established its Political Action Committee in 2011 to provide a way to support financially the campaigns of candidates for state office who understand and support our public policy agenda. Rightly or …
New episodes of the MHC Podcast drop twice a month. The latest episode is now out and features an interview with Jane Seigler, President of the Maryland Horse Council Political Action Committee. Seigler and MHC Podcast host Rachann Mayer talk about what the PAC does and why it is so important …
ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 1, 2022)- The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) has announced that has begun accepting grant applications for the 2024 grant year. The goals of the grant program are to promote the Maryland equine industry by increasing public awareness and participation, advancing education and training, supporting and promoting …
ANNOUNCEMENT : Maryland Department of Agriculture Opens Nominations for Newly Formed Nutrient Management Task Force; Deadline to Apply is August 9. For more information and to submit your application please visit https://bit.ly/3Dxr1nP
The August issue of The Equiery is out! MHC members should receive their copies in the mail this week. Everyone else, stop into your local distributor and check out all the wonderful photographers who entered our photo contest. And read the latest news from around the Maryland horse industry.
Yesterday, July 17, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) held a Nutrient Management Plan summit to provide stakeholders with an overview of its new nutrient management program. Maryland law requires that all farmers grossing $2,500 a year or more, or livestock producers with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight, follow …