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IN THIS PRINT EDITION Features 2025 Activities Calendar .................... .17 Competing Without Owning a Horse ....... .26 Out & About in Warmer Weather ............ .40 UMD’s Intercollegiate Polo Team ............ .30
Austin Morris, Trainer Tricia Morris, Head Trainer
(February 16 - 23, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, Jacksonville, FL)
Coctailsgimmerhythem & Anna Adams (Monrovia, MD): Ch. Rookie Level 2
(Fredericksburg, VA): Ch. Novice Horse Non Pro, Level 1
In It to Flynn It & Courtney Sustaire
Congratulations to Our Florida Reining Classic 2025 Winners
Columns & Directories Coming Events ............................. .17 Greener Pastures Roll Call .................. .49 Life & Times of Marylanders ................ .47 MHC Farm Stewardship .................... .39 MHC Government Relations ................ .13 MHC Industry Professionals ................ .44 MHC Trails Stewardship .................... .34 MHC Updates & Letter from the President .... . 7 News & Views .............................. . 8 Out & About ............................... .48
Buying & Selling Advertiser Index ........................... 50 Adoption Option ........................... .46 Classifieds ................................. .31 Real Estate ................................ .36 Service Directory .......................... .42 Trainers & Instructors ...................... .49
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The Maryland Western Horse Association was founded in 1956 by Albert W. Nichols, Harold Brite, Helen Spedden, Robert Spedden and El- len Schultz. Over the past 70 years, MWHA has grown to include both Western and English classes for all ages and skill levels. Pictured on this month’s cover is a photo from MWHA’s ar- chives of the club’s first president Albert W. Nich- ols. Learn more about MWHA’s history on page 10 and see the club’s 2025 schedule on page 16.
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