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6 Leslie Solomon (equestrian): $200 Gift Certifi cate to Maryland Saddlery 7 April Smith, (equestrian): Congressional Polo Club Lesson 8 Tom Fahrney (Ram Racing Stable): Dinner for 4 at Rosecroft Raceway 9 Hanum Wensil-Strow (equestrian): Dinner for 4 at Rosecroft Raceway 10 Jessica P. (equestrian): Carriage Ride for Two
Peter Fenwick Recognized with the Robert N. Clay Conservation Award
On August 29, the Equine
Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) announced that Peter Fenwick of Glyndon, was named as the 2016 recipient of the Robert N. Clay Conservation Award. T e award, named in recognition of Robert N. Clay’s equine land conservation leadership in the
T oroughbred
industry, was presented at the T oroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards dinner on September 10 in Lexington, Kentucky. “TOBA is pleased to have established this
Peter Fenwick
of individuals, many of whome were horsemen, in order to preserve the historic character, maintain the rural feel, and conserve land in Green Spring Valley of Baltimore County Today, there are over 62,000 acres of land under conservation easements, making Baltimore County the leader in conservation easements within Maryland. VPC has protected over 30,000 acres of land. Fenwick continues to demonstrate his commitment to conserving the land and equestrian lifestyle and heritage of the area through his dedication to the mission of VPC and by serving on the board of the Maryland Steeplechase Association, as chair of the Grand National Steeplechase and as a member of the Green Spring Valley Hounds.
New Non-Maryland Owner for Ocean Downs
On August 2, Churchill Downs
Incorporated and Saratoga Casino Holdings announced its intention to purchase the Casino
award in partnership with ELCR to help increase awareness of the importance of land conservation to the T oroughbred industry and to serve as an inspiration to others within the industry,” said TOBA President Dan Metzger. “We are thrilled to present the award this year to Peter Fenwick in partnership with Equine Land Conservation Resource.” A lifelong horseman, Fenwick has served as a
board member of the Valleys Planning Council (VPC) since 2001 and as president since 2005. T e VPC was started in the 1960s by a group
at Ocean Downs in Berlin. Although the two racing entities will buy the racetrack and casino, current owner William Rickman, Jr. will remain as senior advisor. Rickman told Mid Coast Dispatch, “We feel very confi dent that the future of Ocean Downs couldn’t be in better hands. I will be working with them closely over the coming years to make sure this is a success.” T e two companies formed a joint company
called Old Bay Gaming and Racing in which to execute the purchase of Ocean Downs. Churchill Downs and Saratoga Casino each hold 50% of the new company. T e sale is expected to close by the end of this year.
$1.7 Million for New Manure Management Projects
T e Maryland Department of Agriculture
has awarded more than $1.7 million in grants for two animal waste management technology projects in Somerset and Anne Arundel counties.
A $350,300 grant was awarded to Veteran Compost of Harford County and O2 Compost of Washington State to develop a compost demonstration project and public education/ training facility for farmers in Anne Arundel County. Aimed primarily at horse operations, the project will demonstrate Aerated Static Pile composting technology systems. T e compost systems will be solar powered and also include storage tanks to retain roof water to be used in the composting process. Clean Bay Renewables was granted $1.4 million to construct and operate a manure-to- energy plant in Somerset County. T e plant is expected to generate electricity by processing 80 tons per day of poultry litter. T e system has the capacity to produce two megawatts of electricity per hour.
Horse Land at Maryland State Fair
Over 30,000 people visited the Horse Land tent at the 2016 Maryland State Fair, twice as many as last year! Horse Land was established as a joint marketing venture by the Maryland Horse Industry Board and the Maryland State Fair to promote horses and equine- related activities. Horse Land provides lesson stables and other industry gateway programs with a unique opportunity to grow their businesses. Approximately 25 farms and horse organizations participated this year. Visitors were able to interact with horses, ponies and donkeys. Press coverage included a live spot on continued...
End of Meet Horse Showcase Delaware Park
Sunday October 23, 2016 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Join us and find your next horse here!
Approximately 20+ horses (maybe more) are being retired from racing and will be looking for their next riding partners. Meet them in person, talk to the trainers, watch them jog, arrange for vet checks. Coff ee and donuts, swag bags, and a fun morning with fellow Thoroughbred lovers. Admission is free!
10 | THE EQUIERY | OCTOBER 2016
For more info, email:
DelParkHorses@gmail.com or call Bev at 610-405-0607
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Bob Keller
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