Maryland Horse Industry Board

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Nicole Earle as Governor Wes Moore has officially appointed her to chair the Maryland Racing Commission! We look forward to partnerships and strides ahead!

Making history in Maryland! 🏇✨ Governor Wes Moore has officially appointed Nicole Earle to chair the Maryland Racing Commission.

She becomes the first woman and first African American to step into this vital leadership position. A prominent Park Heights community leader with deep expertise in economic growth, she takes on this role as Maryland enters an exciting chapter of transformation.

In the words of Sec. Portia Wu, "She brings a vital perspective that ensures Maryland racing remains an economic engine that uplifts local communities and that we uphold the integrity of this Maryland tradition."

Congratulations to Chair Earle as she prepares to begin her new role next week on June 10! Read the full release: https://bit.ly/4vuZuw0

06/08/2026

Fun Foal News:
“Name the Foal" contest to name "Hello Beautiful"'s 2026 foal at Sycamore Hall has been announced!

The filly’s name is "Beautiful Regard" , named by Kiley, 15, from Worton MD.

We hope Kiley and all of you will follow "Beautiful Regard" throughout her career!

Thank you to Sycamore Hall for this special contest and to everyone that participated in the Maryland Horse Farm Tour 2026!

Maryland Horse Foundation
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland Thoroughbred
Northview Stallions

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Horse Discovery Center Foxie G Foundation!

The Foxie G Foundation is proud to announce that its Newby Horses Helping People Center has been awarded $428,000 in federal funding requested and secured by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks.

This critical investment will support the construction and development of our equine-assisted therapy center at The Foxie G Foundation in Union Bridge, MD, expanding access to mental health services for underserved communities in Western Maryland.

Read the press release:
https://thefoxiegfoundation.org/the-foxie-g-foundation-receives-428000-in-federal-funding-for-newby-horses-helping-people-center

06/02/2026

05/15/2026

What better way to celebrate Black Eyed Susan Day than with a MHIB Touch of Class Award!
This Touch of Class Award is presented to Severn Rainbow: WPCSA 2025 Welsh of the Year. Bred by Tiz Benedict of Severn Oaks Farm

Owned by Judithann Hartman, and Driven Claire Lacey!
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MHIB Board Members Jenile Tapscott, Lisa Watts, Sheila Curry- Chair, Owner Judithann Hartman, Driver Claire Lacey, Anne Litz - Executive Director of MHIB and TMJC’s Julia Oughton in the winners circle at Laurel Park!

05/14/2026

Cricket Goodall was honored with the Special Award of Merit today, Thursday, May 14 at the Alibi Breakfast at Laurel Park!

The Special Award of Merit is given to those who have made a positive impact on the racing industry. The Alibi Breakfast, which began in the 1930s on the porch of the historic Pimlico Race Course, features a gathering of owners, trainers, jockeys, media and fans to celebrate the Preakness and gain interesting and humorous race predictions.

Goodall, a long time leader in the Maryland Horse Industry, is the Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, the Maryland Million, and the Maryland Horse Foundation. Starting in 1986, Goodall manages the three non-profit trade associations that work to inform, educate and promote the diversity of the horse industry in Maryland. Goodall has worked on Maryland Million Day since its first event in 1986 and has helped grow it to become the second largest racing event in Maryland and the signature event at Laurel Park. She has also worked with the equine industry to establish the Maryland Horse Library and Education Center. She also currently serves as Chair of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation.

Maryland Horse Foundation Maryland Thoroughbred Partnership Maryland Thoroughbred

by Sam Smith

05/10/2026

The Preakness Festival Maryland Horse Farm Tour celebrated Mother’s Day with the mares and foals of Maryland!

Maryland Department of Agriculture Maryland Thoroughbred The MillRosecroft Raceway MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Equine Veterinary Care Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners' Association, Inc. High Ridge Farm LLC Days End Farm Horse Rescue Maryland Horse Foundation Maryland Horse Farm Tour 2026 Farmacy Brewing Country Life and Merryland Farms Select Breeders Services Inc Fairhilltrainingcenter Winbak Farm Northview Stallions Fair Hill Saddlery Maryland Thoroughbred Partnership

05/10/2026

“Hello Beautiful” is the foal at Sycamore Hall’s “Name the Foal" contest for under 16 year olds for a select foal.
Visit Sycamore Hall TODAY May 10th 11am-3pm and submit a name - you could be a part of racing history!
They will choose the best name available with the Jockey Club and submit it! The winning submitter will receive a $50 gift card!

Maryland Horse Farm Tour!
Sycamore Hall: 150 Winners Cir Dr, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
Right down the road from Northview Stallion Station is Sycamore Hall!
A Maryland Breeder of the Year, the private farm offers boarding, foaling and sales prep to select clients.

They will be offering homemade ice cream, a petting zoo with goats, chickens, chicks, ducklings, and, of course, horses, as well as face painting.



Maryland Horse Foundation Maryland Thoroughbred Maryland Department of Agriculture Northview Stallions

05/10/2026

MidAtlantic Horse Rescue is on the Maryland Horse Farm Tour 2026! Today! 11am-3pm