Health Fairs

The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the Maryland Horsemen’s Assistance Foundation are committed to helping Maryland’s backstretch workers and their families live healthier lives. One of the most important ways we do that is through the annual Backstretch Health Fair at Laurel Park.

Many serious health conditions can be successfully treated—or even prevented from becoming life-threatening—when they are detected early. The Backstretch Health Fair provides free access to a wide range of health screenings and wellness services designed to identify potential health concerns before they become major problems.

All services are provided free of charge to backstretch employees and their immediate family members.

The Health Fair is typically held each fall at Laurel Park and has helped identify numerous health conditions that may have otherwise gone undetected.

Advance registration is required for participants who wish to have blood drawn so that healthcare providers can ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and laboratory resources are available.