Maryland Million Gala Live & Silent Auction
The Maryland Horse Industry Foundation's largest annual fundraiser
Join us at at the Maryland Million Gala to celebrate Jim McKay Maryland Million Day and support the MHIF!
Mix and mingle, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and bid on a wide variety of items in the live and silent auctions.
DATE: October 18
TIME: 6:30-10:30pm
LOCATION: The Maryland Club - 1 East Eager Street, Baltimore
TICKETS: $100/person - purchase here
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MTCP Testimonials
2019 Testimonials
"Upon being accepted into the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program I was not sure of what to expect. But by the end of the week, I had to come to the realization that there are so many more opportunities in the Thoroughbred industry than I had ever imagined. Each of the places we visited welcomed us with open arms and answered every question asked, as they want to invest in us so that we as a whole can make a positive impact. Beyond the MTCP, the staff at the Maryland Horse Breeders Association has made an impact by gearing this program towards each individual interests and guide us along whatever path we choose." - Thomas Dobbins
2019 MTCP Participants Announced
The 2019 Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP) participants have been selected. "This was a very competitive pool of applicants and it was difficult to narrow the group down to six. We are excited that the number of applications for the MTCP is on the rise and appreciative of the support that the program has received from the industry," said Jordyn Egan, director of development for the MHIF. The 2019 edition of the MTCP is scheduled to run June 3-8. This year's participants are:
2019 Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program Applications Now Open
Work Experience Program Profile - Kandace Tignor
My time spent in the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation’s (MHIF) Work Experience Program was invaluable. Based at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, I had a tailor-made internship that fit my interests exactly and truly helped increase my experience as I pursue my long-term career goals.
This fall, I will be entering my third year of undergraduate school as I pursue a degree in Animal Science: Pre-Veterinary, with hopes of becoming a veterinarian one day. My tentative plan is to take a break after I graduate from the University of Findlay, in Findlay, Ohio, and enter the workforce to establish financial stability before entering vet school.
Ever since I was young, I’ve wanted to work with horses and always felt a strong connection to Thoroughbreds in particular. Thanks to this program from the MHIF, I now have the connections, experience, and skills necessary to find a successful career in the industry.
Work Experience Program Profile - Brianna Higgs
Brianna Higgs is currently a senior at Centenary University, where she is completing Bachelor’s degrees in both Equine Science and Equine Business Management. A graduate of the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation’s (MHIF) Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program, Brianna recently completed an internship at the Maryland Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association, which was facilitated through the MHIF’s Work Experience Program. You can read about her internship experience below.
Thank you to the MTHA for making this opportunity available to Brianna and to the MHIF donors that provide the funding that makes it possible for us to help equine-inclined youth in Maryland gain valuable experience in the Thoroughbred industry.
MHIF Program Overview
Hear about the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP) and Work Experience Program from the MHIF Director of Development, Jordyn Egan.
Click here for more details on the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program.
Building a Pipeline for the Future
April 2018
The MHIF Articles of Incorporation were signed on October 27, 1988. Nearly 30 years down the road the original mission remains – serving the educational and charitable needs of the Maryland Horse industry – and we look forward to many more years of service. Following is an update on what we have been up to and where we are headed. We welcome input on all fronts!