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ics on their website. Woodland Horse Center is ramping up for 2021 summer camp. Meanwhile, Highridge Farm kicked off the year with a fun show on January 2, and plans to keep on keepin’ on! And let’s not forget the postponed inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, now scheduled for October 14 – 17, 2021 at the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, MD.
Even though many facilities have found ways to move forward
during the crisis, not every program is able to continue. Potomac has decided to opt-out of participating in the JEL, NCEL & IEA Show Team leagues for the 2020-21 season. Quantum Leap has scaled-back to ex- isting core clients, and according to owner Katie Carr, does not plan to really fully re-open until well after the pandemic is under control. The Chesapeake Dressage Institute remains closed to outside visitors, but is hoping to re-open in the spring. Barns too numerous to list here have not (as of press time) committed to lesson programs, shows or summer camps, remaining in a state of suspended animation, waiting in an existential purgatory for the COVID tide to recede. Needless to say, it can’t come soon enough.
NEWS BY, FROM OR ABOUT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS Rigidply Rafters received the 2020 Gold Key Award from Rural Builder magazine. Suppliers nominated and voted for excellent service to the construction industry by Rural Builder readers.
Kudos to Carolyn Mackintosh (Loch Moy Farm), for being the driv-
ing force behind the new USEA Volunteer Medal Program, launched in 2020 to enhance the recognition of resilient volunteers, particularly meaningful during the pandemic.
For 2021, the Maryland Therapeutic Riding Center welcomes Jessi-
ca Mitchell in the role of “Barn Coordinator,” mentoring potential new clients and volunteers during peak program times. A 5-year volunteer for MTR, Jessica moves into her professional role as Barn Coordinator as she begins her journey towards becoming a PATH International Cer- tifi ed Therapeutic Riding Instructor and pursuing an EAGALA Equine Specialist Certifi cation.
For 2021, Full Moon Farm unveiled a new website. Wonderland Farm, located on an historic 62-acre estate in Elkton,
celebrated its two-year anniversary on January 18.
What’s new with your business for 2021? Let us know!
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WELCOME NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS! Cloverland Farm • Garrison Forest School • Kent Veterinary Center • St. Patrick’s Racing Stable LLC • Veteran Writing Services, LLC
THIS EQUIERY COLUMN IS FOR YOU! This monthly column in The Equiery, (which is owned and published
by the Maryland Horse Council) is designed to meet the demands of MHC’s Industry Professional Members: a place where you can publi- cize your professional news and updates. Have you taken on a new partner? Hired a new manager or trainer? Brought a new vet into your practice? Promoted an employee? Moved your location? Received a commendation or award? Changed brokerages or practices? Hired a new director of development? If so, we want to know! Please send your news to
IndustryNews@mdhorsecouncil.org.
WHAT IS AN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL? Industry Professional Memberships are open to owners and manag- ers of equine or equine-related businesses, farms and shows/events, and to independent contractors and service providers. Equine businesses include (but are not limited to) farms and stables of- fering any equine-related service (such as boarding, training, lessons, trail rides, pony parties, breeding, mare care, foaling, carriage horses, and equine entertainment). Equine-related businesses include (but are not limited to) tack, feed and other retail stores; trailer manufacturers, sales & service; shipping; feed mills; manufacturers of saddles, supplements, tack, and shoes; hay, straw, shavings, feed, and other products; insurance, fi nancial, le- gal, accounting, and marketing services ; auction houses and sales sites; competition venues and race tracks; veterinary practices and hospitals. Independent contractors include (but are not limited to) veterinari-
ans, farriers, equine therapists, saddle fi tters, trainers, instructors, stall muckers, braiders, and equine dentists.
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direct input into policy and advocacy by the Maryland Horse Council on State of Maryland legislative and regulatory aff airs, to protect and grow the diverse Maryland horse industry
exclusive invitations to Business Networking events and seminars (not open to any other membership category)
business logo and link on MHC member directory page
discounts on select nationally known products and services, such as John Deere, Sherwin Williams, Suncast, Nationwide, Redbrand, US Equestrian, New Holland, Toro, eXmark, tenda – and more
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