MARYLAND’S

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Dear Friends,
Welcome to the pages of the first Official Guide to Maryland’s
Licensed Stables.
Perhaps you are brand new to horses and are looking for a place
for you, your family or friends to ride or just become acquainted
with horses.
Or maybe you already experience the joys of being around
these magnificent creatures and have visited or are taking lessons,
boarding or leasing a horse at one these beautiful facilities.
Whatever your level of equine experience, we hope you will find this guide interesting, informative and
useful. It is the cornerstone of our new marketing campaign—“Find A Horse. Find A Friend.”
Licensed stables from all parts of the state have elected to take part in this guide and we hope others
join in our ongoing online edition. They comprise one of Maryland’s most treasured assets. Whether it is
a gateway stable, where beginners learn to explore the wonder of horses for the first time, or one of our
advanced stables, which coach riders and train horses on the national and international stage, all are
equally important.
USE OF THIS DIRECTORY
The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the listings appearing
in this guide. However, some of the information may change after publication and we suggest you check with
the stable listed to confirm the information contained herein. MHIB can only guarantee that the stables listed in
this guide are licensed with the State of Maryland for the current fiscal year and have met the standards of care
established by the State of Maryland. MHIB is listing these stables as a courtesy to the consumer and stable and
does not, in any way whatsoever, endorse any particular stable or guarantee its services. In the event you visit a
facility that you believe is substandard in care and safety, please contact MHIB with your concerns.
Thistlehill Farm
While the mission of the Maryland Horse Industry Board is to market and promote the horse industry,
our sole regulatory function is to ensure that the state’s licensed stables adhere to the minimum
standards of care for horses and provide for the safety of their customers. This is our first stable directory.
We look forward to hearing your comments, making improvements and adding features in subsequent
issues.
For nearly 350 years, Maryland has produced some of the finest horses and riders in the world. This is
no accident. The love of the horse is ingrained in our culture and the stables listed in this guide are your
ticket to understanding and enjoying them.
We invite you to become a part of this great Maryland athletic and cultural tradition.
Sincerely,
Jim Steele,
Chairman, Maryland Horse Industry Board
MARYLAND HORSE INDUSTRY BOARD
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