The purpose of the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB), as enumerated in Article 2-708.1 of the Annotated Code of Maryland is, taken broadly, to promote equestrian activities and the use of horses for recreation. This is achieved through promotional activities that create awareness and visibility for the equine industry, educational and research projects to benefit the equine industry. Strategic initiatives like developing economic impact reports, career programs, stable planning, and sharing marketing incentives to encourage the growth of the local horse economy, driving the promotion, sustainability, and expansion of the industry. Moreover, the appointed board of twelve and their staff, serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding industry matters and as the licensing body for Maryland stables. To this end, the Board
has a purpose that includes advisory, promotional, educational, and regulatory roles.
MHIB’s Vision and Mission Statement:
- Raise the level of public awareness of Maryland’s equestrian/equine traditions
- Highlight the positive impact of horses on Maryland’s quality of life.
- Boost visibility of equestrian and equine activities across the state
- Serve as a valuable resource for Maryland horse owners
- To foster a standard of care for horses in Maryland.
- Licensing public horse stables in Maryland*
- Educating horse owners on topics such as Horse Health and Disaster Preparedness
- Fund equine health research grants through MHIB grants
* All Maryland stables that solicit the general public, and have ONE or more horses - and either give lessons, board horses, have a rental service, offer Equine Therapy or Therapeutic Riding, or are a rescue or sanctuary stable, are required by the State of Maryland to obtain and maintain licensing through the Maryland Horse Industry Board.
The Board meeting are listed below, at least two weeks inadvance as determinded by the Board.
Minutes are posted once approve by the Board.
The minutes of the public meetings of the Maryland Horse Industry Board are made available for those interested in the updates and activities of the Board. Additionally, the agendas for the public meetings of the Maryland Horse Industry Board are made available as well. Minutes will be posted once they have been approved by the Board and final corrections made by MHIB staff.
If you need minutes from the previous years, please contact the MHIB at mda.horseboard@maryland.gov
Please contact Executive Director Anne Litz anne.litz@maryland.gov for conference call information or location directions at least 4 hours before the meeting to insure delivery.
Year 2025 Meetings
- MHIB Board Meeting Virtual: January 21st, 10am 2025
- MHIB Board Meeting, Virtual: February 18th, 10am 2025
- MHIB Board Meeting, In-person: MDA March 13th, 10am 2025
- April. TBD
- MHIB Board Site Visit, In-person: Pimlico - Back Stretch Tours May 15th 2025
- June TBD 10am
- July: TBD 10am
- Aug TBD 10am
- Sept: Prince George's Equestrian Center
- Oct. TBD In Person Fair Hill Equine Veterinary Clinic
- Nov. TBD
December No board mtg. Grants committee meets, date TBD
Agenda (2025 on)/Date
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MHIB Board Meeting, March 13th, 10am 2025
| Minutes MArch 2025 - when approved at by next Public Meeting with a Quorum
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Agenda Virtual - February 18th, 10am 2025
| Minutes February 2025 - when approved at by next Public Meeting with a Quorum
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Agenda Virtual January 21st,10am 2025
| Minutes January 2025
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Agenda Virtual. - November 12th, 10am 2024
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October 17th, 2024
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| September 12th, 2024 | Minutes September 2024
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August 15th, 2024
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July 9th, 2024
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| June 13th, 2024 | Minutes June 2024
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May 14th, 2024
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April 11, 2024
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March 12th, 2024
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February 15th, 2024
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January 10th, 2024
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