• Series includes the 17 Maryland-based United States Eventing Association’s recognized horse trials and is open to anyone who is competing a Thoroughbred or Standardbred (not limited to Maryland residents)
The Maryland Thoroughbred/Standardbred Eventing Series
• Competitors must complete 3 of the 17 USEA recognized MD-based horse trials. • Complete more than 3 events, only best scores kept. • Cash and Sponsor Prizes for top 3 MDTSE horse/rider combinations will be presented in November.
MDTSE SERIES SPONSORS:
Maryland Horse Industry Board
EVENTS
Sept. 7 - 8: Seneca Valley Pony Club HT Sept. 21 - 22: Marlborough HT Oct. 11 - 13: MDHT Classic BN3 Day & HT
Oct. 16 - 20: Fair Hill International CCI-L 4*/3*
Nov. 10: Full Moon Farm HT
Oct. 24 - 27: Waredaca Classic P, T, & N 3Day & HT
NEWS & VIEWS continued
Barn Fire Prevention: MHC Business Networking Seminar by Crystal Brumme Pickett, MHC Business Networking Co-Chair Over 50 people registered for MHC’s most recent Business Network-
ing event, a Barn Fire Prevention Seminar on July 16, featuring pro- fessional first responders who are also horse people, as well as one of the equestrian community’s foremost architects. Te seminar included a “green” hay stacking contest, a crash course in barn wiring, best manage- ment practices to prevent barn fires and so much more! John Blackburn, founder of Blackburn Architects, provided sage advice
for improving equine safety. He discussed layouts that gave several op- tions for fast evacuation and other suggestions. Tis seminar was a goldmine of information - some that we have heard
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before and put on our “when we get around to it” lists, and some that was new and eye-opening. As a result of this seminar, look soon for an MHC Handbook (to be available in print and digital formats) for Barn Fire Prevention – Best Management Practices. MHC has received numerous requests to repeat this seminar in other locations around Maryland, and the committee is currently working on a format to do so. Farm or Business members who are interested in hosting a Barn Fire Prevention Seminar (at either their location or at a local fire hall) should contact MHC Executive Director Carrie Hull. To read more about the seminar and gain some useful tips for your own barn, see
equiery.com.
Strangles in Maryland? Recently rumors of a strangles outbreak in Maryland have been circu- lating throughout social media. As your source for breaking news in the state, Te Equiery reached out to our Acting State Veterinarian to get to the bottom of the matter. Tank you to the Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health Program for always providing us with prompt, detailed, and informative statements for our readers. According to MDA’s acting state veterinarian Jo Chapman, DVM
MPH, there has been only one officially reported case in Maryland over the last few weeks. Te confirmed case was one horse on a farm in Cecil County. Tat horse has now been euthanized due to an unrelated injury. MDA also stated that other horses on the property had been symptom- atic but tested negative for strangles as of August 2. As a best practice, the farm implemented biosecurity measures and has temporarily canceled all activities. Te Equiery was also made aware of two cases of strangles in horses
that were stabled at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina during the US Pony Club Championships East competition on July 25-28. According to a Facebook post from USPC on August 12, the infected horses were stabled in Barn 3 at Tryon. USPC did not release which state(s) these horses returned to after championships ended. In Maryland, strangles is not a reportable disease, meaning MDA does not have to be notified, however it is best if they are contacted so they can help with containing the spread of the disease. Although farm own- ers are urged to implement their own quarantine procedures, that is not mandated by MDA. Local and state veterinarians do have protocols in place to help farm owners contain the disease and prevent the spread to other horses on and off the property. For containment and control of strangles tips, see
equiery.com.
New OTB Site Opens in Frederick On July 19, the Maryland Jockey Club opened a new off-track betting
facility at Long Shot’s sports bar at the Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center. Long Shots becomes the eighth OTB site in Maryland as part of MJC’s OTTB Network.
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