MEDIA ADVISORY: Maryland Horse Chase Kicks Off April 6 at Full Moon Farm

Statewide Horse-Focused Scavenger Hunt to Highlight Horse Discovery Centers, April 6-26

NOTE: The location of the kick off has changed.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 1, 2015) – The Maryland Horse Chase is a new, three-week statewide horse scavenger hunt designed to introduce people to the joy of horses and to showcase the state’s new network of Horse Discovery Centers. It is sponsored by the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB), a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The kickoff will be held Monday, April 6, at Full Moon Farm in Carroll County. The Horse Chase scavenger hunt runs from April 6 through April 26.

Those who participate in the Horse Chase will comb the state, earning points by completing 75 simple horse-related photo, action and text challenges at 35 physical locations and online. There is also the opportunity to earn points by answering bonus challenges. Participants who earn the most points will be able to redeem them for nearly 130 horse-themed prizes. All entrants will receive free admission tickets to the 2015 Maryland Million on October 17; horse treats provided by Flax Jax, the official Treat Sponsor of the Maryland Horse Chase, and other items. Registration starts April 4 at www.marylandhorsechase.com

The kickoff event and all Horse Chase activities are open to all residents, especially those who have limited or no experience with horses but would like more.  For more information.

WHAT: Maryland Horse Chase Kickoff Event – Festivities will include horse demonstrations; booths from various horse organizations and Horse Discovery Centers; and an opportunity to complete Chase Challenges at Full Moon Farm.

WHEN: Monday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Full Moon Farm, 4326 Louisville Road, Finksburg (Carroll County)

WHO: Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder, Maryland’s High School Rodeo Queen Madison Iager; and members of the Maryland Horse Industry Board and various Discovery Centers.

The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact MHIB Executive Director Ross Peddicord at [email protected] or 410-841-5798.

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