2019 MARYLAND HORSE FORUM AGENDA Thursday, August 8, 2019 Goucher College, Baltimore, MD
8:00 am 9:00 am
Location Topics
9:30 am - 10:30am
Registration, Light Refreshments in Merrick Lecture Hall 9 AM Welcoming Remarks in Kraushaar Auditorium Merrick Hall
Participation, Promotion, Education
Perception of the Horse Industry What is the current perception of our horse industry? How does that differ from what we know to be true? How do we address this as an industry?
10:45 am - 11:45am
Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation
How do we move people from being intrigued to invested in the Horse Industry? What are barriers to participation and how do we overcome them?
12pm-1pm Lunch and Networking: Cafeteria
1:15 pm - 2:15pm
Protection and Use of Recreational Riding Spaces How can we drive home the importance of maintaining horse trails and show facilities for the overall community? How do we make horse facilities attractive and well used by horse people?
2:30 pm - 3:30pm
Education Availability and Impact What is currently available? What kind(s) of education are horse people looking for? How do people want to receive information? Are we educating for the jobs that are out there?
Doing Better by our Horses Where should we concentrate our efforts regarding welfare concerns? Are we transitioning our horses well? Legislation versus educating welfare: what is the best for our horses?
Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse
Perception of Horse Racing, reality, and moving forward. What does Maryland have in place to ensure Racehorse welfare? What more could be done at the different levels?
Legislation Affecting the Industry
Discuss what legislation will come up in the next session, what horse owners should be aware of, and how to be involved. What issues do you think should be in front of our legislators?
Economics, Insurance and Liability for Horse Owners What are the biggest issues involving insurance and liability facing horse owners and businesses? What are the economic challenges with operating a horse business? What help do horse owners and business need from the Maryland Horse Industry?
3:30pm Summary Remarks and Touch of Class Presentation to Kaymarie Kreidel!
4 pm - 6 pm Reception Sponsored by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association. Music by the George Mayo Family Band
Doorprize give aways of a Blower and Push Mower from Equine Equipment at 4:30 - Must be present to win! Tours of Goucher College & Stables Available
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Kraushaar Auditorium Horse-keeping and Welfare
Unwanted Horses in Need of Transition
What is in place to help with those horses who can no longer be kept by current owners? What more needs to be done in this area?
Safeguarding our Horses’ Health
How are infectious disease outbreaks communicated to horse owners and event managers? What else do horse owners need to know?
Kelley Lecture Hall Land use, Legislature, and Liability
Land Use and Availability How can we keep horse farms, horse farms? Discuss land preservation options and how to keep land available for next generations with limited space and increasing development.
Existing Regulations Affecting Horse Owners
What are the current regulation issues in your area? What are the best ways to address zoning and environmental challenges to horse farms?
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