INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ABOUT MHC’S
WELCOME NEW MEMBER: PROMISE LANDING FARM Promise Landing Farm is new to Maryland’s community of thera-
peutic riding programs, opening its doors literally the week before the pandemic shut down the state. Fueled by the Taishoff Family Foundation, PLF’s therapeutic riding
program teaches horsemanship and riding skills that promote inde- pendence, intellectual engagement, and physical strength to individu- als with disabilities. Every lesson is taught with an emphasis on under- standing and building cognitive skills. What is the Taishoff Family Foundation, and why therapeutic riding? In 2001, Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Taishoff
was born with Down syndrome; in 2001, hospitals still asked parents of newborns with Down syndrome if they wanted to take their child home. Not only did they take their daughter home, Jackie’s parents made her life as full as possible. Jackie started riding when she was just 10 years old, and it changed her life. With that, the Taishoff Family Foundation was established, and since then, the imaginative philanthrop- ic work of the Foundation in the disability community has become well known.
The latest project is Promise Landing Farm. In 2018, 115 acres in Up-
per Marlboro were acquired to establish a new community of people who respect all abilities in an environment that maximizes the power of horse and human interaction. Therapeutic riding will be the priori- ty but non-riding programs will help to make Promise Landing Farm unique. From a first-time rider to a seasoned equestrian to someone who prefers to connect with their horse from the ground … all are wel- come and respected for what they bring to this inclusive community. “We wanted people to have interaction with horses, with other
riders, and with people who don’t even ride,” explained Jackie’s father, retired Navy Captain Rob Taishoff. “I started to think ... if we could over- lay what (the Taishoff Family Foundation) is doing in education, includ- ing teaching socializing skills, we could do something important in therapeutic riding,” he said. “We have watched InclusiveU (at Syracuse University) and Annapolis Christian School include all students, to the benefit of everyone. And we’ve seen how good the socialization is for the typical kids as well as for the kids with disabilities.” PLF welcomes individuals coping with amputation, ADHD, Autism,
blindness, Cerebral Palsy, deafness/hearing impairments, Down syn- drome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, orthopedic impairments, Spina Bifida, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), visual impairments, and more. When PLF opened its doors, COVID-19 promptly shut them. “What a beginning!” exclaims Executive Director Rachel Neff.
“The good
news about being a start-up in a pandemic was that we were very flexible. There was no established routine to disrupt. We returned with un-mounted programs in June and resumed adaptive riding lessons in July 2020. As the pandemic begins to slow and we’re able to safely gather, we are looking forward to launching small group programs and hosting events at the farm later in 2021.”
MARYLAND HORSE COUNCIL
RENEWED MEMBERS Welcome back Dr. James Casey D.V.M., Equine Veterinary Services, and Corinne Pouliquen, Park Overlook Farm 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, financial, 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 fitters, 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 affairs, 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
exclusive discounts for advertising and marketing via The Equi- ery’s multi-media products. Contact Tracy McKenna to find out more!
tracy@equiery.com or 410-802-4219
Annual Membership Dues: $100 Lifetime Membership: $1,000
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THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
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