2004 MARYLAND HORSE FORUM

Agenda

The Show Place Arena and

Prince George’s Equestrian Center

August 5, 2004

· Registration opens at 9:00 AM

· Opening Session 10:00 AM

- Pastries, Fruit Juice, and Coffee

Sponsored By: Maryland Horse Breeders Association,

Shawan Downs,

Maryland Jockey Club,

The Equiery Magazine

- Introduction of the Master of Ceremonies Charles C. Fenwick, Jr. ,

MHIB Chairman, James B. Steele

- Charles C. Fenwick, Jr. ,

Mr. Fenwick is a five-time winner of The Maryland Hunt Cup, ten-time winner of the Grand National Steeplechase, three-time winner of My Lady’s Manor, three-time winner of the Virginia Gold Cup and in 1980, he won the English Grand National. In addition, he is a member of the State of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame as a steeplechase jockey. Mr. Fenwick is currently involved in Shawan Downs, a new equestrian center in Hunt Valley, MD that features steeplechase racing as well as other equestrian disciplines.

- Welcoming from the Maryland Department of Agriculture

Deputy Secretary John R. Brooks, DVM

· Break Out Session 10:30 AM (Duration = 50 minutes)

- Track 1 - Topic = Value & Marketability

Moderator: Nancy Wallace

Facilitators: Bev Nash & Roger Wolf

Sample Question:

· How can we increase the value of Maryland bred, and Maryland based horses?

- Track 2 - Topic = Legal Issues

Moderator: Jane Seigler

Facilitators: Richard Bohn & Linda Deming

Sample Question:

· Should we strengthen Maryland laws, or are they sufficient?

- Track 3 - Topic = Land Preservation

Moderator: Charles C. Fenwick, Jr.

Facilitators: Toby Treem & TBA

Sample Question:

· How can we ensure that land preservation programs include horse operations?

· Break Out Session 11:30 AM (Duration = 50 minutes)

- Track 1 - Topic = Economic Development

Moderator: Bill Gerweck

Facilitators: Bev Nash & Roger Wolf

Sample Question:

· How can we increase economic development opportunities on local, national and international levels?

- Track 2 - Topic = Educational Resources

Moderator: Dr. Amy Ordakowski-Burk

Facilitators: Richard Bohn & Linda Deming

Sample Question:

· How can we improve the equine educational opportunities available to Maryland youth and adults?

- Track 3 - Topic = Land Use

Moderator: Donald Reuwer, Jr.

Facilitators: Toby Treem & TBA

Sample Question:

· How can we protect and enhance access to land for recreational equestrian activities such as trail riding?

· Governor’s Lunch 12:30 PM

- Sponsored By: Maryland Horse Breeders Association,

Maryland Jockey Club,

Shawan Downs,

Maryland Feed Company,

MidAtlantic Farm Credit,

Pennfield Corporation,

Southern States Feed Company

Reddemeade Farm, Inc.

- Introduction of Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Lewis R. Riley

Master of Ceremonies, Charles C. Fenwick, Jr.

- Introduction of Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Secretary of Agriculture, Lewis R. Riley

- Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

· Break Out Session 1:30 PM * (Duration = 50 minutes)

- Track 1 - Topic = Promotion/ Racing Facility Development

Moderator: Tim Capps & Eli Solomon

Facilitators: Bev Nash & Roger Wolf

Sample Question:

· How can we increase promotion of Maryland racing and assure for the development of Maryland racing facilities?

- Track 2 - Topic = Taxes

Moderator: Crystal Brumme Kimball

Facilitators: Richard Bohn & Linda Deming

Sample Question:

· How can we maintain a tax structure that is attractive to private investment in equine businesses?

- Track 3 - Topic = Promotion/ Horse Park Development, Non-Racing

Moderator: James B. Steele

Facilitators: Toby Treem & TBA

Sample Question:

· How can we increase promotion of Maryland horse sports and assure for the development of Maryland public riding facilities?

· Closing Reports 2:30 PM *

· Horse Forum Ends 3:30 PM *

( * Afternoon schedule may be subject to change)

All break out sessions will be facilitated by FARM SENSE

All minutes will be recorded by University of Maryland – Equine Studies