Maryland Horse Breeders Association Archives • The Racing Biz

Future Is Now, Roses for Debra tussle at the Spa

by Teresa Genaro | Aug 23, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Maryland, MD Breeding, PA Breeding, Pennsylvania, Racing | 0 |

Midlantic-breds have dominated Saratoga’s distaff turf sprint division in 2024, and Friday Future Is Now and Roses for Debra tangle once again.

Three to enter Maryland-bred Hall of Fame

by Press Release | Aug 13, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

Three horses – Alma North, Richard’s Kid, and Shine Again – are the newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame and will be feted Aug. 23.

Rick Abbott to judge MHBA yearling show

by Press Release | Jul 2, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

The 90th MHBA yearling show will take place July 21 in Timonium, and longtime bloodstock agent Rick Abbott will judge it.

Maryland horse breeders announce new board members

by Press Release | Jun 18, 2024 | Breaking, Breeding, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

The Maryland Horse Breeders Association announced the results of its board election today, with five of the 15 seats up for grabs.

Maryland horse industry impact surges

by Press Release | Feb 1, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

The economic impact of the Maryland horse industry reached nearly $3 billion in 2022, according to the American Horse Council.

Maryland career program dates announced

by Press Release | Jan 9, 2024 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

The Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program will take place from June 3 to June 7, and one can now apply to participate.

Maryland horsemen, tracks reach ’24 operating agreement

by Frank Vespe | Dec 30, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Maryland horsemen and breeders have reached an agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club that will keep racing afloat through 2024, the horsemen announced.

Maryland horsemen, breeders propose nonprofit racing model

by Frank Vespe | Oct 6, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business | 3 |

Maryland’s horsemen and breeders outlined to the Racetrack Operating Authority a vision of the future that may not include the current track operator.

Betty McCue named “Joe Kelly Unsung Hero” winner

by Press Release | Oct 5, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |

Betty McCue has been named winner of the Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award for her work introducing kids to horses and riding.

Ben’s Cat, Mountain Dew named to Maryland-bred Hall of Fame

by Press Release | Aug 1, 2023 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business | 0 |

Ben’s Cat and Mountain Dew, two horses remarkable for excellence over several years, are the newest inductees into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame.