Join Greenwell Foundation from 10 AM until 1 PM on the first Saturday, in April, May, June, September, and October 2023.
Located inside Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, Maryland
– Meet our horses, ponies, and other animals
– Learn about our accessible and inclusive programs
– Observe or participate in program demonstrations (as available)
– Every Open Barn is different!
Greenwell can’t wait to meet YOU!
One of Maryland’s largest and most accessible Easter egg hunts & spring festival with over 80,000 eggs. Join us for some springtime fun: Egg Hunt, Prizes, Rides, Games, DJ, Refreshments, Petting Zoo, and much more! Please bring a non-perishable item for Melwood’s food drive to benefit food pantries in Charles County.
Don’t miss this year’s World of Pets Expo! With plenty of contests, demonstrations, shopping, interactive fun and more, there’s something for every pet lover to enjoy.
Horseland is designed to introduce new people to horses and the horse industry. MHIB’s three primary functions are Regulatory: to license and inspect the state’s commercial lesson, boarding, rental, and rescue facilities that solicit business from the public. Advisory: to brief the Maryland Department of Agriculture and other state officials on issues regarding the Maryland horse industry Promotional: to market, bring awareness to and help grow the state’s equine industry.
MHIB’s Horse Discovery Center will be there and you can find out how YOU can have horses in your life. HDC’s centers are carefully selected, licensed stables that welcome people of all ages and experience levels into their barns to learn about horses in a friendly and knowledgeable environment. The breadth and diversity of the stables in the Discovery Center network is wide and deep. They range from trail riding centers to Western riding operations to horse rescues and stables offering summer camps, English equitation, and even Civil War re-enactments. Geographically they are located in all regions of the state. Click HERE to learn more about Horse Discovery Centers.
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association and the Maryland Horse Foundation are proud to announce the grand opening of the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center this December!
The event will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12pm, followed by an open house until 4pm.
Join Chesapeake City in celebrating their equine heritage at the Poplar Hall Christmas Parade of Horses! Make sure to stop by the Christmas Market at Pell Gardens to browse unique handcrafted gifts from over 30 different artisans.
Parade starts at 10am
Market opens at 11am
Families visit the farm – Talk with Santa in the barn; Listen to a Holiday Story about Hilde our Icelandic; Snowball Fun, grooming ponies. The cost is $5 per family.
Enjoy a festive day full of holiday spirit at Linden Farm! Santa and pony rides available 2-5pm, followed by a barn dance with live music 5-8pm.
Come to historic Lisbon and enjoy a day full of holiday spirit at the 2022 Lisbon Christmas Horse Parade! Information and parade route available on the Lisbon Christmas Parade website.
Cream of the Crop is coming to Amazon Prime, iTunes, GooglePlay and more starting this December!
Starring Ben Davies and Brittney Goodwin, the film revolves around a young woman determined to save her family farm from foreclosure. Written by JoAnn Dawson, directed by Douglas Maddox and filmed in Maryland, the script features drama, romance, action, and themes about family, second chances, and farm awareness.