Representing all
segments of Maryland’s horse industry
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the (Montgomery Count) Barn
Did you hear that one about the Montgomery County Stable License? Do you know how it all turned out in the end? Do you know why it turned out that way? The story is a doozy, so read on! The Story Last month, the Maryland horse community was rocked by …
MHC Pauses Print Edition of The Equiery for Strategic Digital Rebrand
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 …
Maryland Ban on Slaughtering Racehorses Takes Effect
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 …
The mission and
history of MHC
The Maryland Horse Council, Inc. (MHC) is the § 501(c)(6) trade association that has represented the Maryland horse industry for over 35 years. Our core mission is to lobby state and local government for sensible and economically sound positions, and to provide educational and business networking resources for the Maryland horse community.
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One Common Bond: the Maryland Horse
One Common Voice: the Maryland Horse Council
The Maryland horse industry is impressive. There are more horses per square mile (10.5) in Maryland than in any other state in the country, and 51.8% of Maryland households contain at least one horse enthusiast. Our industry contributes $2.4 billion to the Maryland economy.
Come join us and help ensure that everyone enjoys the ride!
MHC’s trade publication is The Equiery, which provides the Maryland horse community with horse industry news, educational articles, photos, and profiles on horse businesses and horse people, as well as a service directory for businesses that serve the Maryland horse industry.
How you can support MHC
Become a Member
Join together with others who love horses and are dedicated to a great future for Maryland’s equines.
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