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a equine event development zone, which would help to enhance FHI’s bid for a 4-Star.
Maryland Horse Industry Survey Over 800 “Maryland Horse Industry Surveys”
were submited by farm owners, business owners and individual horse owners, representing a signifi cant enough percentage of the industry that in turn will provide reams of statistically viable data that can be extrapolated and applied to the industry as a whole. T e survey data is being analyzed by the Sage
Policy Group, Inc. T e resulting information will demonstrate to lawmakers and the public that the horse industry is diverse, thriving, and worthy of continued investment. Results will be available later this fall and will be posted on
equiery.com under “Latest News.” All survey participants were automatically
entered into a drawing. T e winners are as follows: 1 Streett Moore (McDonogh School): Two Preakness Tickets to Turfside Terrace 2
Yvette Ridenour (equestrian): Two
Maryland Million VIP tickets 3 Jennifer Johnson (American Star Farm): VIP Tailgate spot at Polo Match 4 Rich Meyer (M.O.M. Stable): Two Admission Passes for all 3 Days at Fair Hill International
5 John Abrams (equestrian): Two
Admission Passes for all 3 Days at Fair Hill International
Schools will now open AFTER Labor Day
A large percentage of the Maryland horse industry is driven by activities for children, from lesson stables and summer riding programs to Pony Club, 4-H and numerous horse shows, events and other activities. A number of businesses in the equestrian community derive the most signifi cant potion of their revenue in the summer. On August 31, 2016 Governor Larry Hogan signed an Executive Order that will require
Maryland’s public schools to start classes after Labor Day, beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. Citing the benefi ts of a post-Labor Day school start for families, students, teachers, and the economy, the governor made the announcement on the Ocean City Boardwalk, where he was joined by Comptroller Peter Franchot, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Senator James Mathias, Delegate Mary Beth Carozza, education advocates, and other longtime supporters of a post-Labor Day school start. “Starting Maryland public schools after Labor Day is not just a family issue – it’s an economic and public safety issue that draws clear, strong, bipartisan support among an overwhelming majority of Marylanders,” said Governor Hogan. “Comptroller Franchot and I believe, and the people of Maryland strongly agree, that this
Executive Order puts the best interests of Marylanders fi rst, especially the well-being of our students. T is action is long overdue, and it is simply the right thing to do.” “I applaud Governor Hogan for signing today’s executive order,” said Comptroller Franchot.
“T is sensible, long overdue adjustment of Maryland’s public school calendar will be a lifeline for those small, locally-owned businesses that are the backbone of our state’s economy and have struggled in the midst of the slowest economic recovery in our nation’s history. It will generate new state revenues that can be reinvested in our classrooms and for other vital priorities. “And fi nally, it will give families throughout our state time to enjoy those fi nal days of summer the way they were meant to be enjoyed…As a father myself, I know that kids grow up far too fast and the time that families have together, in this day and age, goes by in an instant. T e action taken today by Governor Hogan will give our families the priceless gift of time, and for that I am personally grateful.”
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paralympic equestrian team on September 11. Live coverage of the 10th
Horse Council BBQ,
annual Maryland held
September 17 at Waredaca was also very popular last month with tweet included everything from silent auction items to the Waredaca Pony Club/MHC board members relay race. We are nearly at 600 followers!
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Instagram (@equiery) September was a
fantastic month for T e Equiery on Instagram, as we pushed well over 200 followers. T e best day was September 2 during the Horses Healing Maryland’s Military Riding Showcase at the Maryland State Fair when we pulled in about 11 new followers! T e two most popular posts of the night were of Klinger, the Caisson
Platoon Horse, and the giant Baltimore City Police Horse Hercules. We ended the month at the Plantation Field Horse Trials with another
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What do Maryland horse people think? T e Equiery asked, and readers responded! “I think it’s an excellent idea! BRAVO, Governor Hogan! Some of the children don’t go anyway because they do not have air conditioning in their schools. I also think this is a huge continued on page 43
like gatherer, Lillian Heard presenting her horse Newsham Diamond for inspection during the CIC*. Popular videos of the month included the band at the Days End Farm Horse Rescue’s Kick-Back Kick-Off Party the night before their Fall Festival (57 views and 13 likes) and the Waredaca Pony Club demonstrations during the Maryland Horse Council Barbeque at Waredaca. Our most liked photo of the month was the photo of our September
front cover, featuring Boyd Martin, winner of the inaugural CIC** at T e Maryland Horse Trials.
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