Our Sponsors
There’s a place for everyone at MHC, and being a Sponsor is a great way to get involved. To learn more about how to become a Sponsor, please click the button below or contact our Vice President of Sponsorship, John Nunn, at jnunn40@hotmail.com or 410-658-3300.
EQyss
EQyss is MHC’s official grooming products sponsor.
EQyss is based in California and has been manufacturing equine grooming products since 1991. EQyss explains that “[u]nlike humans, most animals are slick skinned. Which means, in order to properly hydrate and/or respirate, animal’s coats must be free of any residue or coating that blocks moisture in order to transfer moisture from the air, down the individual hair shafts, and into the dermis, or skin.”
EQyss took proven human salon formulas and balanced the pH to be in the ideal range for specific animals. EQyss removed ingredients that leave residues in the hair, making EQyss the only weightless line of pet & equine grooming products.
As part of its sponsorship relationship, EQyss is offering MHC members a 10% discount at Eqyss.com. Contact admin@mdhorsecouncil.org to receive the discount code.
EQyss became a proud supporter of the Maryland Horse Council in 2022.
Horizon Farm Credit
Horizon Farm Credit (Formerly MidAtlantic Farm Credit) is part of the national Farm Credit System, a system created when President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation in 1916 to form a network of banks and associations to serve agriculture and rural homeowners. President Wilson knew in 1916 what we know today—that agriculture can be a tricky business, and that commercial banks are not always committed to its success.
Farm Credit is committed to your success as a farm owner. Our loan officers aren’t just your lender; they want to be a resource for you, a consultant on your team. You won’t find a group of more knowledgeable, experienced individuals. Many grew up on farms, and many continue to farm while being part of Farm Credit. They know the challenges that you face, and they’re dedicated to helping you overcome them with flexible financing solutions designed to fit your needs. Our staff is also well versed on getting you the best land loan package for your situation and sometimes that means working with land programs offered by FSA and USDA, which we will do with you.
At Farm Credit, we know that many first-time farm owners are unsuccessful securing mortgages with traditional commercial banks and financial institutions. Why? Because most of the value of the farm is in the land, but traditional mortgages are loaning on the value of the house only, not the land. We’ve been lending money for homes and farms in the country for more than 90 years, so we get it. We’re the experts in rural financing, and we’ll help give your story a happy ending, like we did for Abby Gibbon and her Fine Idea Farm!
And Farm Credit provides more than just mortgages! We can help you finance anything related to your farm, including (but not limited to) barns, fencing, indoor and outdoor arenas, solar panels, home improvements and renovations, trailers, trucks, farm equipment – and help provide for operating expenses!
Talk with one of our loan officers today.
(888) 339-3334 • www.horizonfc.com
HFC has been a proud supporter of the Maryland Horse Council since 1996.
The Maryland Horse Trials
Loch Moy Farm is the home of The Maryland Horse Trials.
Just 15 minutes from Frederick, Maryland, 30 minutes from Leesburg, Virginia and only 50 minutes from DC and Baltimore, the Highlands at Loch Moy Farm offers the perfect setting for horse shows and other community and sporting events. Just a few of our offerings throughout the season: 9 acres of all-weather rings XC Schooling 365 days a year, 50 + days of competition, 4 USEA Recognized Horse Trials FEI CIC* & CIC**, East Coast FEH Championships, Loch Moy USDF Dressage Festival on 2 weekends, 6 Starter Horse Trials, Twilight Eventing and so much more! According to the USEA’s results database, MDHT was the #5 US Horse Trial Venue and the #1 Mid-Atlantic Venue in 2016
15 minutes from Frederick, Maryland, 30 minutes from Leesburg, Virginia and only 50 minutes from DC and Baltimore, the Highlands at Loch Moy Farm offers the perfect setting for horse shows and other community and sporting events. Just a few of our offerings throughout the season:
Contact Info: 1235 Park Mills Rd. Adamstown MD 21710
(301) 514-0111 • info@themarylandhorsetrials.com • www.themarylandhorsetrials.com
Maryland Horse Industry Board
The purpose of the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB), as enumerated in Article 2-708.1 of the Annotated Code of Maryland is, taken broadly, to promote equestrian activities and the use of horses for recreation through promotional activities that create awareness and visibility for the equine industry, educational and research projects to benefit the equine industry, and developmental efforts, such as job training programs, facilities planning and export marketing to stimulate the growth of the local horse economy. Moreover, the board serves in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding matters affecting the industry and as the licensing body for Maryland stables. To this end, the Board has a mission that includes regulatory, advisory, promotional, and educational roles.
Maryland Department of Agriculture Office of Resource Conservation
With more than 100,000 horses, Maryland boasts more horses per acre than any other state. If not managed sustainably, this high-density horse population can impact the health of local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. If you own horses in Maryland and need help controlling runoff and erosion on your farm, assistance is just a phone call away. Your local soil conservation district can help you plan and install many types of conservation practices to protect natural resources and improve the health of your horses. Districts have worked with hundreds of farmers to address many common concerns,
including:
- Mud and manure
- Over-grazed pastures
- Eroded streambanks and degraded waterways
The services provided by your local soil conservation district are always free, and they work with farms of all sizes. They’ll even help you apply for grants that could help pay for improvements. Check out our Horse Owner’s Guide to Best Management Practices for ideas. Please contact your local soil conservation district to get your conservation project up and running. WATCH A SHORT YOUTUBE VIDEO ON HOW DISTRICTS WORK WITH SMALL HORSE FARMS.