{"id":23759,"date":"2019-10-17T14:49:19","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T18:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=23759"},"modified":"2019-10-17T14:49:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T18:49:19","slug":"maryland-horse-industry-board-certifies-seven-new-horse-discovery-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2019\/10\/17\/maryland-horse-industry-board-certifies-seven-new-horse-discovery-centers\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Horse Industry Board Certifies Seven New Horse Discovery Centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23760\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/mhcbbq_newhdcs2019_resized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?fit=2451%2C1631&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2451,1631\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?fit=760%2C505&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-large wp-image-23760 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?resize=760%2C505\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?w=1520 1520w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/10\/MHCBBQ_NewHDCs2019_Resized.jpg?w=2280 2280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ANNAPOLIS, MD <\/strong>\u2013 The Maryland Horse Industry Board \u2014 a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture \u2014 has certified seven new Horse Discovery Centers in seven different counties across the state.<\/p>\n<p>These centers are part of a volunteer certification program of existing licensed stables that welcome the general public of all ages and experience levels to learn about horses in a knowledgeable and friendly environment.<\/p>\n<p>The seven new Horse Discovery Centers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Camp Letts Equestrian Center<\/strong> \u2014 Edgewater <em>(Anne Arundel County)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coexist Stables LLC<\/strong> \u2014 Mount Airy <em>(Carroll County)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Foxie G Foundation<\/strong> \u2014 Union Bridge <em>(Frederick County)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Linden Farm<\/strong> \u2014 La Plata <em>(Charles County)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Molly Hill Farm<\/strong> \u2014 Whiteford <em>(Harford County)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Talisman Therapeutic Riding Inc.<\/strong> \u2014 Queenstown <em>(Queen Anne\u2019s County)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wellspring of Life Farm<\/strong> \u2014 Monkton <em>(Baltimore County)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These seven stables were recently recognized at the Maryland Horse Council\u2019s annual barbecue at Sagamore Farm in Reisterstown.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaryland\u2019s Horse Discovery Centers are at the heart of our state\u2019s equine industry,\u201d said Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder. \u201cFor many visitors, the Horse Discovery Centers provide their first experience on a working horse farm. The centers play a critical role in engaging the public and showing them just how important the equine industry is in Maryland.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the addition of these seven Horse Discovery Centers, this brings the total number of centers to 40 in 18 different counties around the state,\u201d said Jim Steele, Chair of the Maryland Horse Industry Board. \u201cThese stables are part of the horse community\u2019s outreach, making it accessible for every Marylander to learn about horses and to get involved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many of the stables offer monthly \u201cOpen Barns,\u201d where the public is invited to visit and interact with horses first-hand. They offer a wide range of experiences from demonstrations and hands-on activities to farm tours and volunteer opportunities. Many stables also offer riding lessons, trail rides, and pony rides.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHorse Discover Centers are a great resource for folks to learn about horses, Maryland horse shows, and equine events,\u201d said Anne Litz, Maryland Horse Industry Board\u2019s Field Marketing Specialist. \u201cThe centers also serve as a recruitment opportunity to refer future equestrians to organizations like 4-H, Pony Clubs, and other equine associations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A full listing of Horse Discovery Centers and their contact information is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mda.maryland.gov\/horseboard\">www.mda.maryland.gov\/horseboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Horse Discovery Centers and Maryland\u2019s equine industry, contact Anne Litz at <a href=\"mailto:anne.litz@maryland.gov\">anne.litz@maryland.gov<\/a>, or Ross Peddicord at <a href=\"mailto:ross.peddicord@maryland.gov\">ross.peddicord@maryland.gov<\/a>, 410-841-5798.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"># # #<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Follow Maryland Department of Agriculture on Twitter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/mdagdept\">@MdAgDept<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANNAPOLIS, MD \u2013 The Maryland Horse Industry Board \u2014 a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture \u2014 has certified seven new Horse Discovery Centers in seven different counties across the state. 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