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The Horsemen’s Happenings newsletter is the official publication of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and is distributed at least twice each month to thousands of horsemen, owners, trainers, breeders, industry stakeholders, and racing fans across the country.

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The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association is the officially authorized organization that represents, assists and promotes the interests of Maryland's Thoroughbred owners and trainers.

July 26, 2026

The next Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Board of Directors meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at 10:30am.

July 25, 2026

The Maryland Thoroughbred community has lost one of its most respected and accomplished horsemen with the passing of Bill Reightler.

July 2, 2026

When the dark period for live racing in Maryland ends in late August, the action will again return to the Maryland State Fair at Timonium for two weeks.

July 2, 2026

Online applications will be accepted soon for the Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship—an award created to support individuals working within the Maryland Thoroughbred racing community who aspire to further their education.

July 2, 2026

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is pleased with the restart of a program by which a selection is made for the best-turned-out horse in the paddock before every race at Laurel Park.

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