Events
Places to Go, Horses to See
Maryland hosts a multitude of horse-related events throughout the year. Feature events – think Jim McKay Maryland Million Day, Maryland 5-Star at Fair Hill and Preakness – can be found at the top of the page, but the opportunities to experience all the Maryland horse industry has to offer don’t stop there.
Pick a category to highlight an area of interest or scroll through events chronologically if you are only in town for a short time; the Maryland horse world is your oyster!
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Events
Women & Horses Speaker Panel
148th Preakness Stakes
Maryland Hunt Cup
2023 Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program
Grand National Steeplechase
Finding Eggs at Foxie G
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MDHT March 2023 Starter Horse Trials
March 25, 2023-March 26, 2023
Loch Moy Farm | Adamstown, MD VISIT SITE
The Starter Horse Trials consists of all three phases (dressage, show jumping, cross country) in an unrecognized/starter format. Levels offered: Intro through PM. Opportunities to qualify for the Maryland Horse Trials starter championship & team awards! LEARN MORE→ -
In Hand Sport Horse & Showmanship Clinic
March 26, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
5112 Roller Road | Manchester, MD 21102 VISIT SITE
Join Sweet Rock Stables for this educational clinic March 26, 2023! Learn new skills or practice old ones to get noticed in the show arena. LEARN MORE→ -
Women & Horses Speaker Panel
March 27, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
321 Main Street | Reisterstown, MD 21136 VISIT SITE
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center will host a panel to talk about "Women & Horses" on Monday, March 27, at 4 pm. Hear from a group of accomplished Maryland women with diverse equine backgrounds as they share stories and discuss their experiences in the Maryland horse community. Speakers featured in this panel include Georganne Hale, VP of racing development for the Maryland Jockey Club, Cappy Jackson, an award-winning equine photographer, Cindy Halle, a multiple-championship winning polo coach at Garrison Forest School and the Maryland Polo Club, Karen Fulton, head trainer and owner of Full Moon Farm in Finksburg and vice chair of the Maryland Horse Industry Board, and champion amateur show jumper Terry West, recently inducted into the MHSA Hall of Fame. This event is part of the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center's monthly talks, an ongoing series held on the fourth Monday of each month. Visit MarylandHorse.com/library to stay updated on future installments. Attendance is free. For more information about the panel and other activities at the Maryland Horse Library, visit MarylandHorse.com, call (410) 252-2100, or email bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com. RSVP→ -
Greenwell Foundation April Open Barn
April 1, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
25450 Rosedale Manor Lane | Hollywood, MD 20636 VISIT SITE
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! LEARN MORE→ -
Greenspring Valley Hounds Point-to-Point
April 2, 2023 10:00 am
1400 Shawan Rd | Cockeysville, MD 21030 VISIT SITE
Kick off Steeplechase season with the GSV Point-to-Point! Enjoy a day of flat, timber, and Junior races at the beautiful Shawan Downs in Cockeysville. Gates Open - 10 am First Pony Race - 10:30 am First Timber Horse Race - 12:30 pm LEARN MORE→ -
PLF Easter Eggstravaganza
April 2, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
9035 Ironsides Road | Nanjemoy, MD 20662 VISIT SITE
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. LEARN MORE→ -
Twilight Eventing
April 5, 2023
Loch Moy Farm | Adamstown, MD VISIT SITE
Twilight Eventing at Loch Moy Farm with all 3 disciplines (M-Elem). Scheduling backwards from dusk: We will start as early as entries warrant. We have an Elementary division, too, so bring the youngsters (4-legged and 2-legged)! We will be running multiple dressage rings and will offer CTs (Combined Test: Dressage and SJ only). (No fix-a-tests this year, sorry!) LEARN MORE→ -
Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point
April 8, 2023 11:30 am
2933 Pocock Road | Monkon, MD 21111 VISIT SITE
Celebrate a Maryland tradition at Atlanta Hall Farm on April 8, 2023! Enjoy a great day of races and tailgating at the Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point, where some of the country's best timber horses got their start. LEARN MORE→ -
Finding Eggs at Foxie G
April 8, 2023 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
14024 New Windsor Road | Union Bridge, MD 21791 VISIT SITE
Hosted by The Maryland Horse Foundation, Finding Eggs at Foxie G offers lots of fun for the whole family! Live music from Eddy Viscosity and the Turbulent Core Kid's games Wine tasting and wine for purchase from Elk Run Vineyards Cookin' with Greece food truck ...and more! Egg Hunt begins at 12:30pm. Tickets $20 per car. Dogs welcome on a leash with a current rabies tag. All proceeds benefit the Foxie G Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit horse and cat rescue. LEARN MORE→ -
MDHT April 2023 Starter Horse Trials
April 15, 2023-April 16, 2023
Loch Moy Farm | Adamstown, MD VISIT SITE
The Starter Horse Trials consists of all three phases (dressage, show jumping, cross country) in an unrecognized/starter format. Levels offered: Intro through PM. Opportunities to qualify for the Maryland Horse Trials starter championship & team awards! LEARN MORE→
