FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MHC Pauses Print Edition of The Equiery for Strategic Digital Rebrand MARYLAND — July 3, 2026 — The Maryland Horse Council (MHC) announced today that starting September 1, it will temporarily suspend the monthly print edition of The Equiery, Maryland’s equestrian trade magazine. This planned hiatus of …
On Wednesday, July 1, the bill that the legislature passed this session to prohibit the slaughter of racehorses or commercial purposes went into effect. Maryland is the only state other than New York to have such a ban in place. Under the statute “a person may not: (1) slaughter or …
Dear Members and Friends of the Maryland Horse Council, One day, many many years from now, I hope there will never be a child in Maryland who has to ask: “What was it like to own a horse?” I hope there will always be farms where horses graze peacefully at …
– first published in the June 2026 issue of The Equiery Dear Members and Friends of the Maryland Horse Council, As I reflect on the many conversations, initiatives, and events happening across our Maryland horse community, one thing continues to stand out: progress happens when we work together. Our equestrian world is …
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Program shared the equine-specific requirements for fairs and shows today. MDA noted that “an increased potential of disease transmission occur[s] when large numbers of animals gather for exhibition,” and that exhibitors “can help reduce the potential risk of introduction and spread of infectious and/or contagious …
On May 13, the Dorchester County State’s Attorney charged Debora Kay Naylor with 100 criminal counts including felony aggravated animal cruelty and felony animal cruelty resulting in death, along with numerous misdemeanor counts for failing to provide adequate food, water, and necessary veterinary care to multiple animals, including horses, dogs, …
– first published in the May 2026 issue of The Equiery The 449th Session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned Monday April 13th at midnight. During the 90 day Session, they considered 2,671 bills. As always, the hardworking volunteer members of the Horse Council’s Government Relations Committee kept a close …
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 …