Maryland Horse Park System is launching a new website for presenting horse tourism and horse industry activa
Maryland Horse Industry Board Release
Annapolis, md. – in honor of Maryland Horse Month from October 1, the Maryland Horse Industry Board, An advisory board under the Maryland Department of Agriculture Promotion and Regulation The Maryland Horse Industry has announced the official launch of MarylandHorspark.org. This new digital hub is designed to emphasize the horse locations of Maryland, educational sources and tourist opportunities. The website was made possible by a subsidy from the Maryland Department of Commerce Offices of Tourism & Film.
MarylandHorspark.org Serves as the very first centralized platform to tell the story of the Maryland Horse Park System, which unites four “pillars” of Equestrian Excellence, including:
- Fair Hill Special Events Zone -The home of the annual Maryland 5-star at Fair Hill, one of only two CCI5*-L Eventing competitions in the United States, as well as the races on Fair Hill.
- Prince George’s Equestrian Center – A leading location of the competition that organizes national and international shows – including the Washington International Horse Show, Capital Challenge Horse Show & The Bill Picket Rodeo
- Maryland Horse Library & Education Center – Maintaining horse history and offering educational programming.
- Pimlico Race Course -Retention – The home base of the preakness stakes and a center for urban horse tourism.
“Marylandhorpark.org is more than a website – it’s an invitation,” said Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks. “It opens the barn doors to the horse activa of our state, connects visitors, families and enthusiasts with experiences that reinforce tourism, retain open space and support our flowering horse ecosystem.”
With the Horse industry of Maryland worth $ 2.9 billion a year and is one of the best agricultural and tourist sectors of the state, this new website offers an accessible gateway for both residents and visitors to Maryland. Functions of the site include:
- Planning from travel to the characteristic horse locations of Maryland and Rijdaden
- Finding a horse discovery center, licensed stables and organizations
- Discovering horse events and attractions throughout the state
- Access to educational material about the economic, ecological and cultural impact of the industry
- Stay informed of upcoming initiatives, including October Horse Month and the Preakness Festival Farm Tours
The website launch is part of a multi-year strategic plan that is supported by the Maryland Office of Tourism to position Maryland as a leading equestrian destination. It will serve as an essential marketing and educational tool, attract travelers, support local companies and bring the leadership of the state to the attention, heritage and innovation.
“If my predecessor, Ross Peddicord, has always said” All Maryland is Horse Park “and now we have a digital house to realize this dream after 20 years of discussions!” said Anne Litz, executive director of the Maryland Horse Industry Board.
Visit for more information and to explore the horse destinations of Maryland www.marylandhorpark. bite. For more information about the Maryland Horse Industry Board, contact MIH-Export Director Anne Litz at anne.litz@maryland.gov or 667-408-0407.
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