Each Thanksgiving, it is a time-honored Maryland tradition to hold blessings of fox-hunters' hounds and horses. St. John's Church, Western Run Parish, Glyndon 3738 Butler Road Reisterstown, MD 21136 410-429-4690 More info.. There are nearly a dozen organized foxhunting clubs in Maryland--many have a Thanksgiving meet for their club members. Potomac Hunt (Montgomery Co.) Goshen Hunt (Montgomery. Co.) Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds (Howard Co.) De La Brooke Hounds (Calvert Co.) Marlborough Hunt (Anne Arundel/Prince Georges[...]
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Steeplechase races over timber is a Maryland tradition that goes back some 100-plus years. Few sports can boast the tradition of family participation which characterize these races. Originating in the United Kingdom as a cross-country race from church steeple to church steeple, Maryland has enjoyed this exciting sport for more than 100 years. Expect plenty of tailgating! Where to See Steeplechase Races Green Spring Valley Point to Point Hunt Valley, Baltimore County Elkridge-Harford Hunt Point[...]
With this guide to Maryland's 18 scenic byways, you can follow carefully mapped driving routes into areas rich with beauty, history and culture.
Southern Maryland Wineries In just a short time, the wineries of the Patuxent Wine Trail have carved out a reputation for making some of the best wines on the East Coast. Just like the nearby Cove Point Lighthouse has guided mariners for nearly two centuries, the Cove Point Winery serves as the beacon for a modern generation of discerning wine aficionados. Serving up an intriguing menu of fruit and dessert wines, Cove Point Winery truly[...]
The early hotspots for colonial horse sports, including racing and foxchasing, were in Southern Maryland, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore areas of the state. But this began to change in the 1700s as settlers migrated north and west and the commercial scene shifted to Baltimore City. The first major Baltimore County horse farm was established in what is now Towson at Hampton Mansion, where Charles Carnan Ridgeley bred and raised Thoroughbreds in the late 1700s[...]