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ational riding centers and stables” on the one hand, and the prohibition of riding in state parks on the other hand. We are fairly certain that DNR is aware of the fact that many horses in Maryland are privately owned and main- tained, and are not necessarily kept at “com- mercial and recreational riding centers and sta- bles.” (In this regard, we are fairly certain that “public lands” as used in the statement, refers to state owned land, not county owned land.) In response to our intent to post this article,
Ms. Settina sent us further clarifi cation on be- half of DNR on April 17, as follows: “One important point of clarifi cation: the
DNR website page that features COVID-19 FAQs has been updated to clarify that the pro- hibition on horseback riding does include rid- ing on public lands. (
https://news.maryland. gov/DNR/2020/03/31/FREQUENTLY- ASKED-QUESTIONS-ABOUT-G…) “In meeting the intent of the governor’s stay at home order, other activities currently pro- hibited include recreational boating, catch- and-release fi shing, hunting (unless for neces- sity), golfi ng, and off -highway vehicle riding. As with horseback riding, these are outdoor activities the department strongly supports. T e state’s legal experts, however, have de- termined that these activities do not meet the defi nition of “necessary” outdoor exercise and they are prohibited under the executive order. “We appreciate that people disagree with this
legal determination and are communicating their displeasure and concerns; however, we hope that your readers will recall the long his- tory of the department’s support for horseback riding and know that the state will continue to support this valued recreation in the future as soon as the governor’s stay at home order will permit.”
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While we appreciate DNR’s continued com- mitment to horse enthusiasts, we are still unsure of the basis for their position. Specifi cally, we are not sure why horseback riding would not be covered under the March 30 stay at home order as an “essential activity” that includes “engaging in outdoor exercise activities...” T e MHC will continue to work towards get- ting state lands open to trail riders again. In this regard, the state of Maryland has begun looking at ways to start re-opening the state, as the numbers aff ected by the virus in Maryland start to decline. As part of its input into that process, the MHC is specifi cally looking to have state lands re-opened to trail riding. Stay tuned for further updates.
Bruce Davidson & Frank McEntee added to Fair Hill Foundation Board
T e Fair Hill Foundation announced on April
3 the appointment of legendary event rider Bruce Davidson and horse industry veteran Frank McEntee to its Board of Directors. Davidson has won four Olympic medals for
the U.S. in eventing, two gold and two silver, as well as becoming the fi rst American rider to win an individual title at the 1974 World Championships. In 2009, he was inducted into the U.S. Eventing Association Hall of Fame. Although retired from competing, Davidson still breeds T oroughbreds at his Chesterland Farm in Kennett Square, PA. “Of all the venues I have been to, Fair Hill stands out as one of the most exceptional places to compete a horse,” he said. “T e footing and terrain are the best you can have, better than any place I have been to all around the world.” McEntee is a retired Senior Executive Vice President of MBNA and has been active in the
horse industry for more than 20 years. He is the proprietor of Eagles Nest Farm LLC and owns several eventing and racehorses. McEn- tee co-owns the 2019 Dutta Corp./USEF CCI*4 Eventing National Champion Paddy the Caddy with trainer Erin Sylvester.
Lisbon Parade Awards Funds Even though it was a rainy day in Decem-
ber, T e Great Lisbon Farmers Feed T e Hun- gry Christmas Parade, hosted by the Howard County Farm Bureau, was able to raise over $24,000! Last year’s festivities started in May 2019 with Tony Locos hosting a Preakness Party that raised $3,400 for the parade. T e ad- ditional funds were generated through parade entries and various donations. Along with the cash funds, over 5,000 pounds of non-perish- able foods were donated to Howard and Car- roll County food banks. Since its inception in 2011, the parade has
raised over $104,000 in total. Checks are typi- cally presented during the Howard County Farm Bureau dinner held annually in April. T e dinner was canceled due to the CO- VID-19 pandemic so the funds were distrib- uted in March to the Howard County Food Bank, Carroll County Food Sunday, Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry and Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company.
Kudos to…. John French, who got his start right here
in Maryland, was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame class of 2020. T e awards ceremony scheduled for May 26 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandem- ic. T e 2020 inductees will be honored in a June 2021 celebration.
Potomac Valley Dressage Association Promoting eduction in the art & sport of dressage since 1964
PVDA is following all guidelines related to COVID-19. This is
affecting our licensed show, schooling show, and clinic schedules. At this point we don’t know if the Ride for Life will need to be
canceled. For the past 17 years the Ride for Life has raised an
average of $60,000 per year for the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. We know that this is a tough time for many but we also realize how important this show is to riders, donors, survivors, and to Hopkins. You make an online donation here:
https://secure.jhu.edu/form/rideforlife
We’re working behind the scenes on fun alternatives, too! Please keep an eye on
www.pvda.org and
www.pvdarideforlife.org for details. We are In This Together - Stay Safe and See You Soon
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