The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) submitted a report to the Maryland General Assembly today recommending that the State assume control of Pimlico as well as day to day racing operations; and that the State rebuild Pimlico to include a synthetic track, a right-sized clubhouse, an equine veterinary and …
We have officially closed the books on 2023 and that means, as sure as day turns to night, that the first Equiery of 2024 is out. The January issue contains the results of our recent reader survey about their likes and dislikes , as well as a preview of the …
Earlier this year, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources asked the Maryland Horse Council to conduct a survey of equestrians who ride in Maryland state parks to find out which parks equestrians ride in, what equestrians like most about the park(s), and what equestrians think DNR could do to improve …
In this episode, host RachannMeyer talks with three Maryland Horse Council board members, Kim Egan, Jane Seigler and John Nunn, and Tracy McKenna, associate publisher of The Equiery. Kim is the current president, Jane is a former president and the current chair of the legislative committee, John heads the sponsorship …
by Kimberly K. Egan MHC President (first published in the December 2023 Equiery) And just like that, winter is upon us. The competition season goes out with a bang in Maryland with the marquee events during October Horse Month and national finals in several disciplines around the country. As we …
The December Equiery is out! Read our annual Washington International Horse Show and MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill p/b Brown Advisory reader surveys, check out the Out and About pages for WIHS, the MARS Maryland 5 Star, and the Preakness Stakes, read about our Industry Professional members, and …
A new episode of the Maryland Horse Council podcast has dropped! Host Rachann Mayer talks with John Nunn, a member of the Board of Directors of the Maryland Horse Council and our Vice President for Sponsorship. John is the founder of Nunn Finer Products, which makes tack for Dressage, Eventing, …
The November issue of The Equiery is typically our Giving Issue, designed to get everyone ready for Giving Tuesday. It’s that time of year when non-profits hope for end-of-year donations and taxpayers look for tax deductions. But many find the process of sifting through charities somewhat daunting. Fortunately, there is …
The premier event on the Thoroughbred flat racing calendar is this weekend — the 2023 Breeder Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. The championships consist of 14 Grade 1 stakes races, each with a purse of at least $1 million, run over every length and every surface. The card …