Representing Maryland's Thoroughbred Racing Community
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.
Membership
Membership in the MTHA is automatically extended to everyone licensed to own and/or train Thoroughbred race horses in this state.
There is no membership fee to become a member of the association. The MTHA's many activities and services are supported by a nominal deduction of 2.5 percent off the top of purse monies at Maryland's three Thoroughbred race tracks.
Leadership
Guiding the MTHA is a 15-member Board of Directors, comprised of seven owners, seven trainers and one at-large member (either an owner or trainer). Further leadership is provided by a President and two Vice-Presidents.
Day-to-day administration is lead by an Executive Director who is employed by the Board of Directors and a small but experienced staff that reports directly to the Executive Director.
Meetings
Elections for MTHA Directors and Officers are held at three-year intervals, with each term of service lasting three years.
Members are encouraged to attend periodic open Board of Directors meetings. Notices of these meetings appear in the news section of this website.
Committees
Newsletter
The MTHA publishes a printed monthly newsletter that is available at the track and emailed to those members who have provided their email address.
Offices
The MTHA maintains a central business office at:
500 Redland Court, Suite 105, Owings Mills, MD 21117
MTHA maintains satellite offices during live race meetings and at regular intervals at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course and Timonium Race Course.
Information
For information, please call us at 410-902-6842 or email info@mdhorsemen.com.
Board of Directors
This Board of Directors of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association is comprised of a panel of seven owners, seven trainers and one at-large member (either an owner or a trainer) elected to three year terms in open elections voted on by the full membership of the association. Officers of the association are elected by the Board of Directors and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
MTHA Staff
Daily business of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association is performed by a small, cost-effective staff who take great pride in representing the Horsemen in Maryland. The Executive Secretary is hired by the Board of Directors and serves at their pleasure and is the responsible individual for the MTHA Staff.
MTHA Committees
The Board of Directors of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association appoints the following committees that serve at the pleasure of the full Board. The President serves an an ex-officio member of each committee.
* Non Board Member
Lacey Gaudet
Tim Keefe
Brittany Russell
R. Thomas Bowman
Linda Gaudet
David Hayden
Tim Keefe
H. Graham Motion
Lacey Gaudet - Laurel
Jonathan Maldonado * - Laurel
Lori Testerman * - Pimlico
H. Graham Motion - Fair Hill
Phil Schoenthal * - Fair Hill
A. Ferris Allen
Lacy Gaudet
Linda Gaudet
David Hayden
Michael Horning
Chip Reed
Michael Trombetta
Phil Schoenthal *
John J. Robb *
Katy Voss, President
Linda Gaudet, Vice President
Tim Keefe, Vice President
Michael Horning, Treasurer
A. Ferris Allen, Secretary
A. Ferris Allen
Linda Gaudet
Joann Hayden
Tim Keefe
A. Ferris Allen
Nick Dilodovicco *
TJ Aguirre *
David Hayden
Josh Pons
Ellen Charles *
Joann Hayden
Linda Gaudet
Tim Keefe
Michael Horning, Treasurer
David Hayden
David Wade
Paul L. Fowler *
