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The Horsemen's Happenings Newsletter
The Horsemen’s Happenings email newsletter is published at least twice each month by the MTHA, Horsemen’s Happenings delivers timely news, industry updates, racing information, legislative developments, health and welfare resources, business opportunities, and feature stories that matter to horsemen nationwide.
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association is the officially authorized organization that represents, assists and promotes the interests of Maryland's Thoroughbred owners and trainers.
June 1, 2026
A new law signed by Governor Wes Moore on April 14 makes it a criminal offense to knowingly send a racehorse or breeding stock to slaughter for commercial purposes.
June 7, 2026
As Maryland horsemen prepare for the annual summer racing break at Laurel Park, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (MTHA) and The Maryland Jockey Club (TMJC) would like to remind owners and trainers that the Maryland-Bred Owner & Developer Bonus Program will again be available this summer at Colonial Downs and Delaware Park.
June 2, 2026
In recent weeks, a significant amount of misinformation has been circulated regarding the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association’s recent amendments and the bylaw amendments being proposed by member and trainer John J. Robb.
June 2, 2026
The following story was written by Nicole Ramos and appeared on the Capitol News Service website. It is a profile of 89-year-old Chrysostomos Christopoulos, known as "Chris the Greek" and "Pepe." Chris, who works for trainer Hugh McMahon, is the oldest backstretch worker at Laurel Park.
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