Maryland Horse Council Podcast

Rachann talks with Jane Siegler of the Maryland Horse Council's Government Relations Committee about the Right to Farm Law. Some Maryland counties have their own Right to Farm laws, protecting farms and farmers from nuisance lawsuits brought about by neighbors over such things like odors, dust, etc.

Rachann talks with Erin Gilmore, a local equine photographer and writer, about her career and how she got here.

Rachann's guest is Paul Goeringer, an Extension Legal Specialist for the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland. Paul discusses the sorts of issues he sees and deals with surrounding right to farm laws, and nuisance and environmental issues.

Rachann discusses the July heat and what to do if your horse gets overheated, from the best way to cool them to the best way to hydrate them, replacing water and electrolytes.

Kim Egan of the Maryland Horse Council recently took a trip to Ireland with Kevin Atticks, Maryland's Secretary of Agriculture, to meet with members of the Irish equine community. Hear all about the trip and what they learned about genetic testing and much more!

Tracy talks with Rachann about her job as the "ombudsman" of the Equiery, answering questions and helping Horse Council members and other folks to find what they are seeking.

Rachann talks with Neil Agate, former vice president and president of the Horse Council, and polo aficionado, about his time serving on the council and all of the changes he's been a part of, including the creation of the METS program and acquiring The Equiry. 

Jane Sigler and Kim Egan talk with Rachann about the recently ended 2024 Legislative Session in Maryland. They explain what bills have to go through in the legislature to be passed ... or not. They discuss the equine-related bills that the Horse Council supported, and if they passed into law.

Rachann has a conversation with Carolyn Macintosh, owner and operator of Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Frederick County, Maryland. Loch Moy is Maryland's premier equestrian facility that offers schooling, eventing, jumping, and much more. Hear about the variety of volunteer opportunities that require no experience.

Paradise Energy Solutions provides solar energy arrays for your farm, business, or residence. Rachann asks representative Warren Miller all the questions that you would ask, and gets the answers.

Rachann has a conversation with Karen, Steven, and Woodge Fulton of Full Moon Farm in Finksburg, MD. Full Moon Farm is a full-care horse boarding facility and English riding program that offers riding lessons, summer camps, birthday parties, eventing, competitions, and much more.

Pastoral Counselor and Therapist Elizabeth Tate owns Paradise Stables, and her most recent venture is Common Ground Inc. which helps individuals and groups, including veterans groups, to cope with trauma with the help of her horses.

Rachann talks with Savannah "Woodge" Fulton, a full-time horse trainer and very accomplished rider, about her equestrian background and her international show career.

Rachann and Page Etzler talk about Page's farm in Keymar where she raises Clydesdales, and the benefits of belonging to the Maryland Horse Council.

Rachann talks with Carolann Sharpe, head of the Trail Stewardship Committee of the Maryland Horse Council.

Rachann talks with three Maryland Horse Council board members, Kim Egan, Jane Sigler and John Nunn, and Tracy McKenna, associate publisher of The Equiery. Kim is the current president, Jane is a former president and the current chair of the legislative committee, John heads the sponsorship committee, and Tracy, although not a board member, runs the office in Lisbon and wears many hats.

John Nunn is a Maryland Horse Council board member, serving as vice-president of the Sponsorship Committee.  John and Rachann  talk about the benefits of joining the Horse Council, the importance of sponsorship, and the diverse equine opportunities offered in Maryland. 

We look at the history of the Maryland Horse Council with full-time employee Tracy, who shares why the Maryland Horse Council is unique among the councils in the other states.