
Virtual signups, the primary means to participate in the Maryland Backstretch Pension Plan, will remain available until June 1. Earlier this year, a $1-million contribution to the plan was approved by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association Board of Directors.
The online registration form in English and Spanish is available at the following link: http://mdhorsemen.com/pension



MTHA’s annual Christmas Party and Toy Drive returns to Laurel Park this year! Join friends and colleagues from across Maryland’s racing community on Monday, December 7, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the second-floor Sportsbar for an evening of food, live music and holiday cheer.

MTHA has launched a redesigned mdhorsemen.com, featuring a fresh look and a more organized layout that makes it easier for owners, trainers and backstretch workers to find the information they need.

The next Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association Board of Directors meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 24 at 11 a.m.
