The Backstretch Recreation Program at Laurel Park, facilitiated by Bryant Paz and Dan Mangum in collaboration with the MTHA, continues to be a vital part of daily life for workers on the backstretch.

During the summer break in live racing at Laurel Park, MedStar Health physicians who staff the Maryland Horsemen’s Health System will be available on a limited schedule.

The Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship—established to support members of the Maryland Thoroughbred racing community who seek to further their education—is now open for applications.

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, in partnership with MedStar Health and Adventist HealthCare LifeWork Strategies, will host its annual Health Fair on Tuesday, September 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recreation Room at Laurel Park.

Planning is underway for the traditional summer meet at the Maryland State Fair at Timonium, which again will offer seven live racing programs this year.

Design and Planning Efforts Underway For Site Located In Woodbine in Carroll County

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) Board of Directors met in an open meeting on June 17, 2025, at Laurel Park and via Zoom.

It’s never too early to start planning for the 2025 Ferris Allen Bootstraps Scholarship—an award created to support individuals working within the Maryland Thoroughbred racing community who aspire to further their education.

Owners and developers of Maryland-bred horses are encouraged to plan now to take advantage of the $600,000 Owner & Developer Bonus Program, which will be available during the summer break in live racing at Laurel Park.