Veterinarian Michael Harrison is the new president of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, with a new vice-president and secretary/treasurer also announced.
The Maryland-bred stakes schedule had been put on hold as policy makers worked to overcome a financial crunch caused by better-than-expected success in the state-bred program.
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) elections saw three newcomers added to the board and two incumbents holding their seats.
The second annual class of the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place this summer, and participants were announced today.
Maryland’s breeders and horsemen are backing Retired Racehorse Project cofounder Steuart Pittman’s campaign for Anne Arundel County exec.
Breeding organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware will offer bonuses for state-bred runners in the MATCH series this summer.
The Maryland Thoroughbred Seminar Series – cospsonsored by The Racing Biz and Maryland Horse Breeders Association – kicks off April 21 and all are welcome!
Just Howard, a three-year-old of 2017, has earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year, top three-year-old, and top turf horse honors.
The University of Maryland’s Equine Studies Program will receive a special award from the Md. Horse Breeders Association.
The finalists in various Maryland-bred categories, as well as top trainer, jockey, and owner, were announced January 17, with awards given Feb. 12.