Southern Maryland Welcome to Southern Maryland! Truly a horse haven! Southern Maryland is a geographical, historical and historic region in Maryland composed of the state’s southernmost counties on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The area includes Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Mary’s Counties and the southern portion of Prince George’s Counties. There are many things that we love about Southern Maryland. It is home to a number of wineries, draws[...]
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Concern for protecting rural landscape in the county resulted in the establishment of the Agricultural Reserve. This unique area of contiguous farmland ensures that 70,000 acres within the Ag Reserve is protected through permanent easements that restrict residential, industrial and commercial development; 558 farms remain viable in a county with great development pressure. The presence of two fox hunts in Montgomery County, The Potomac Hunt and Goshen Hounds, are active from August to March.. Potomac[...]
Enjoy local Maryland favorites and creative culinary offerings at these restaurants along the Horses & Hounds Scenic Byway.
Drive the Horses & Hounds Scenic Byway Check out the exhibits explaining the history, wildlife, and natural environment at the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Explore forests, wetlands, meadows, farm-inspired art installations and enjoy breathtakingly beautiful scenic vistas along the trail system at the Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park Taste the latest vintage at Basignani Winery or one of the other wineries along the Piedmont Wine Trail Bike, hike or run the Torrey C[...]
It was the third Lord Baltimore, Charles Calvert, who deeded himself 10,000 acres in 1675 in what was to become the northern part of Harford County and then presented it in 1713 to his fourth wife, Margaret. Eventually through heirs, the tract, now a national historic district, was divided and sold off into lots. Many of those “lots” still exist today as historic horse farms in the greater Monkton area. The Elkridge-Harford Hounds, which traces[...]
Plan your road trip on our Byways to visit during local special events and enjoy an authentic Maryland experience.
Freedom Hill Horse Rescue is dedicated to rescuing horses from neglect, abuse and abandonment. Freedom Hill offers programs throughout the year for children and adults including hands on experiences with the horses.
Windy Way Horses LLC. is a Maryland licensed stable, as well as a certified Maryland Horse Discovery Center! We strive to make everyone's experience great, from beginner horse enthusiasts to the advanced horseman and horsewomen, looking to improve their equine relationships and horsemanship skills.
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue is the largest equine rescue in Maryland. We are committed to saving draft horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect and regulary house over 150 draft horses on over 340 acres in Howard County.