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1000 Friends of Maryland ................ 410-385-2910 1209 North Calvert St • Baltimore, MD 21202 •
www.friend-
sofmd.org • purpose: to stop costly sprawl development, preserve open spaces, and revitalize older communities
4-H Country Rebels .......................... 410-798-0732 3019 Davidsonville Rd. • Davidsonville, MD 21035
4-H Silver Spurs ............................... 410-829-0095
4-H Therapeutic Riding of Carroll Co. ...410-876-1760 1250 Hughes Shop Rd • Westminster, MD 21158 • www.
trp4h.org •
peggier@att.net • 4-H service project providing therapeutic riding for children (age 3 and up) and adults with disabilities. Small group lessons, horse shows and preparation. Volunteers needed.
Allegany County 4-H ........................ 301-724-3320 1 Commerce Drive • Cresaptown, MD 21502 • http://alle-
gany.umd.edu/ •
lashby@umd.edu • Youth development.
Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland .. 443-632-7037 242 Miller Road • Delta, PA 17314 •
http://ajc.psyberia. com •
tr4hdogs96@hotmail.com • Open to riders and non- riders. Maryland Jousting runs from April to September with state Championship. A family sport - all are welcome to learn the Maryland State Sport.
American Brabant Association ......... 301-631-2222 2331A Oak Drive • Ijamsville, MD 21754-8641 •
www.rural-
heritage.com/brabant •
brabant@ruralheritage.com • Pre- serves and promotes the breed in the U.S. $20.00 a year buys 4 newsletters plus membership, including a breeder list.
American Connemara Pony Society ... 703-354-0912 7310 Inzer St • Springfi eld, VA 22151 •
www.acps.org • clip-
clop@email.com • Breed association with local chapter (Re- gion III). Regional meetings, events, and an annual show.
American Horse Trials Foundation .... 443-262-9555 221 Grove Cove Road • Centreville, MD 21617 • www.ahtf-
3day.org •
ahtf@worldnet.att.net • Non-profi t organiza- tion assisting event, show jump, dressage and endurance riders as well as drivers and organizers of these sports in raising tax deductible fi nancial support for national and international competition. National or international level athletes can apply for grants to train or compete.
American Shetland Pony & Miniature Horse Club ...................................................... 717-528-8936 208 Latimore Creek Rd • York Springs, PA 17372 • www.
shetlandminiature.com •
info@shetlandminiature.com
American University Equestrian Team ..610-202-3450 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW • Washington, DC 20016 •
http://sites.google.com/site/aueqteam/Home • aueqteam@
gmail.com • Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA. AU Team rides at Oatland Stables in Brookeville with Star Daily as their coach.
American Vaulting Association/Butler Vaulters ....................................................... 301-977-6600 15951 Germantown Rd. • Darnestown, MD 20874 • www.
americanvaulting.org •
becki@butlerschool.org • AVA is a non-profi t group with more than 100 AVA vaulting clubs and affi liates across the U.S. The Butler Vaulters are Mary- land’s homestate club.
Andover Pony Club .......................... 410-859-3099 433 Andover Rd. • Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 • gorm-
leys@juno.com
www.equiery.com | 800-244-9580
Annapolis Pony Club ........................ 410-867-1821 5129 Moreland Lane • Lothian, MD 20711 • http://an-
napolisponyclub.com •
happyhillsfarm@yahoo.com • Chil- dren’s riding club. Quiz rallies, fun days, clinics, educational opportunities, fi eld trips, and more. Established in 1963.
Arabber Preservation Society ........... 410-385-1277 118 S. Arlington Ave. • Baltimore, MD 21223 •
www.bal-
timoremd.com/arabber/ •
cooldanvan@gmail.com • Non- profi t organization dedicated to the support and preserva- tion of Baltimore’s horse-cart vendors (Arabbers).
Baltimore County 4-H Horse Program .410-771-1921 1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2 • Cockeysville, MD 21030 •
www.baltimorecounty.umd.edu • nfi
elds@umd.edu • The Baltimore County 4-H horse program enables youth ages 8-18 to develop leadership abilities, character to assume responsibilities and have fun.
Baltimore County Horse Show Assoc. 443-841-0563 2 Farm Meadow Court • Freeland, MD 21053 • www.bchsa. org •
mmargiokka@comcast.net • Non-profi t organization off ering 16 Hunter/Jumper competitions a year along with year-end awards.
Barn Buddies 4-H Club ..................... 410-835-2363
Bits & Bridles 4-H Club ..................... 301-831-8715 2719 Thurston Road • Frederick, MD 21704 • nazab844@
aol.com • 4-H club for the Frederick area
Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Assoc ........ 410-857-3540 3160 Kump Station Rd • Taneytown, MD 21787 •
www.4braha.com •
horsinaround1@netscape.com
Burntwoods Pony Club .................... 301-854-3360 6892 Mink Hollow Rd • Highland, MD 20777 • http://burn-
twoods.ponyclub.org/ • Youth mounted and unmounted horsemanship education. Eventing, showjumping, dres- sage, games, polocrosse competitions.
Caroline County Extension & 4-H ...... 410-479-4030 207 South 3rd St. • Denton, MD 21629 •
www.caoline.umd. edu •
spahlman@umd.edu • Maryland Extension youth de- velopment program for all youth ages 5-18.
Carroll County Equestrian Council ..... 410-549-5141 300 South Center St. • Westminster, MD 21157 •
www.car-
rollcountyequestriancouncil.org •
CCECofMD@yahoo.com • Volunteer based organization that represents all breeds & disciplines. Has provided equine recreation & education since 1984. Works with Carroll Co. Recreation & Parks. Annual membership $15. Meetings 1st Tues of month at 7:30p in Carroll Co. Offi ce Building.
Carroll County Western Circuit 4042 Franklinvillle Rd • New Windsor, MD 21776 • www.
theccwc.com •
Lynda1011@aol.com • Open club that promotes English/Western shows, clinics, and trail rides; working towards improving the horse/human relationship through love and commitment. Annual Dues $10-Indiv, $20 Family.
Carrollton Hounds ........................... 410-429-4965 P.O. Box 1631 • Westminster, MD 21158 •
www.carrollton-
hounds.org •
DulanyN@aol.com • Juniors through adults, jumping and non-jumping. Fox chasing Sept-March, Wed & Sun. Spring & fall hunter paces. Social gatherings & trail rides.
Catholic University Equestrian Team 620 Michigan Ave, NE • Washington, DC 20064 •
www.cua. edu • Competes as part of Zone 4, Region 1 of the IHSA.
Cecil County Jumper Show Series 27 Blue Jay Rd • Elkton, MD 21921 •
jkricker@dol.net • Of- fers jumping classes such as Puddle Jumpers, Hopeful, and Schooling Levels I & II. $10/year membership qualifi es you for year end awards.
Centaurs 4-H Club ............................ 410-461-3985 4010 Willow Bend Court • Ellicott City, MD 21042 • www.cen-
taurs4hclub.org •
marcie.barnard@
ngc.com • Membership is on an annual basis: $50 per member or $75 per family.
Central Maryland Jousting Club ........ 301-834-7629 4350-C St. Marks Rd. • Knoxville, MD 21758
Central Maryland Saddle Club .......... 301-491-8495 10300 A Gas House Pike • New Market, MD 21774 • mar-
lin8@wildblue.net • Trail riding club, using trails in the cen- tral Maryland area and some in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Over night camping trips w/ horses, organized trail rides most every weekend during the good weather months, picnic lunches after every ride. Dues - Single $20.00, Fam- ily $30.00. Contact for membership applications.
Chesapeake Plantation Walking Horse Club ....................................................... 410-923-6157 1218 Sunrise Beach Rd. • Crownsville, MD 21032 • http://
cpwhclub.wordpress.com/ •
cpwhclub@yahoo.com • Memberships: $10, Single; $15, Family. Friendly help with all breeds of gaited horses; monthly FREE trail rides, camp- ing, clinics, parades, newsletter w/classifi eds. Welcomes all breeds, all gaits and all riding levels. Sponsor of the Chesapeake Gaited Getaway October 11-14.
Chesapeake Pony Club ..................... 443-513-0044 5120 Cooper Rd. • Eden, MD 21822 • lindaswms@comcast. net • Established in 1959. Part of the USPC, Delmarva region. One of the leading junior equestrian organiza- tions. Teaches riding, horse management and teamwork. Mounted & unmounted meetings, dressage show, jump- ing, eventing, and mounted games.
Chesapeake Pony of the Americas Club .443-655-1718 3708 Green Spring Road • Havre de Grace, MD 21078 •
mudman21078@yahoo.com
Chesapeake Trail Riding Club ........... 410-652-3454 1328 Salonica Place • Bel Air, MD 21014 • cpenguin57@
aol.com • Family-oriented not for profi t riding club with fundraisers during the year to benefi t equine charities. $10/single, $20/family membership.
Churchville Pony Club ...................... 410-688-1051 2442 Thomas Run Road • Bel Air, MD 21015 •
www.church-
villeponyclub.com •
amy5111@verizon.com • Training to- morrows horsemen today. Members of the USPC. Serving Harford and York Counties.
Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Assoc .301-567-9636 P.O. Box 156 • Brandywine, MD 20613 •
www.cloverleaf-
soa.org •
Cloverleaf@erols.com
Combined Eastern Shore Horse Show Assoc. ....................................................... 410-873-2708 22011 Nanticoke Road • Tyaskin, MD 21865 • www.ceshs. com •
invitefarm@msn.com • Show membership only, no in- dividual membership required. For year-end points: $15 for
performance horses/ponies & $10 for equitation riders. Se- ries of English & Western horse shows held on the Delmarva Peninsula. Affi aliated with USA Equestrian and MHSA.
De La Brooke Foxhounds................... 301-934-1016 P.O. Box 337 (7150 Harley Davidson Place) • Port Tobacco, MD 20677-0337 • •
kathblanche@gmail.com • Foxhunting Club with kennels @ Mt Victoria; professional Huntsman and 40 couple of hounds; Weds, Sats, and every other Mon. Trailride in fall. Six junior hunts a year. Membership area - Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties (Southern MD). Two hunter paces spring and fall (open to anyone). Guests welcome, contact fi eld secretary or Masters.
De La Brooke Pony Club ................... 301-373-4771 24840 Fox Run Lane • Hollywood, MD 20638 •
www.de-
labrookeponyclub.com •
jeana@protasisinc.com • USPC affi liate. Serves Charles and St. Mary’s Counties-formed in 1978, about 30 children currently. Benefi ts are lessons and teamwork- a “happy child on a happy horse.”
Delmarva Driving Club ..................... 240-274-6180 3048 Hartly Rd • Hartly, DE 19953 •
www.delmarvadriv-
ingclub.com • Promotes an interest in and knowledge of horse-drawn vehicles and equines. Organizes drives an- dother activities.
Eastern Amateur Arabian Horse Show Circuit ....................................................... 410-310-6616 PO Box 83 • Greensboro, MD 21639 •
www.eaahsc.com •
dilworthp@verizon.net • Promotes purebred and partbred Arabian horses through futurities and competitions. Vari- ous membership types $10-$25. Family organization for amateurs. Show entry fees under $10. Fifty+ classes for all ages and seats, year end banquet.
Eastern Region Andalusian Horse Club .540-832-7631 12550 Mirto Pl • La Plata, MD 20646 •
www.erahc.org •
membership@erahc.org • Mission: to promote harmony and goodwill among the community of Iberian Horses: Andalusians, Spanish, Portuguese, Spanish/Portuguese, and cross-breds through annual shows, clinics, social events, and a regular newsletter. Works to increase public awareness of the Iberian Horse, and the history and tradi- tions of the breed.
Eastern Shore Jousting Association, Inc. ....................................................... 410-364-5172 PO Box 181 • Queen Anne, MD 21657 • Dues-$5 per year- Es- tablished 1970 Appox 100 members Hold about 14 jousting tournaments & clinics all over the eastern shore. All ages from leadline on up. Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Eastern Welsh Circuit ....................... 410-734-4515 4048 Wilkinson Road • Havre de Grace, MD 21078 • rose-
havenfarm@comcast.net
Easy Riders 4-H Club ........................ 410-692-5596 2832 Scarff Rd. • Fallston, MD 21047 • www.easyriders4h-
club.webs.com • An organization in Harford Co., mainly based around the horse project. Horse shows, educational clinics, parties & other activities throughout the year. Meet- ings on the second Thursday of each month at the Extension Offi ce in Forest Hill beginning at 7:00 p.m
Elkridge-Harford Pony Club .............. 410-459-4405 2912 Ayres Chapel Road • White Hall , MD 21161 • www.
ehhpc.org •
louisenice@aol.com • Formed in 1952. Located in N. Central MD. Meetings, rallies, games, shows, horse- manship and horse mastership.
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