Welcome

Greetings from the Southern Maryland Horse Association! 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our website and invite you to join us and enjoy our southern hospitality at our 2008 schooling show series!   For those of you who have not shown with us before, we hope this presents an opportunity for you to discover the joys of horse showing and the camaraderie of our membership. 

     We offer competition at several levels, from novice to intermediate and advanced riders.  There are many who come to Southern Maryland for the chance to school their green horses prior to moving up in the show world.  We strive to maintain an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and fun while encouraging good competition at a comfortable level.  We attract a variety of riders and competitors, from individuals to schooling barns full of young eager riders. 

    Our Saturday show offers a variety of Western conformation, showmanship, horsemanship, Trail and pleasure classes, with introductory classes for Saddle Seat and Driving.  We also offer a schooling jumper series up to 4 foot in height, and flat English classes.  

    Our Sunday show hosts classes including Model, Equitation, hunter and pleasure, with something for just about every age group and every discipline.  We try to maintain a decent class size so as not to overwhelm the novices among us and the green horses and ponies. 

     We hold our shows at the Prince Georges Equestrian Center, one of the most respected facilities in the area, with the absolute best footing around!  We enjoy the full use of the outdoor grounds, and stalls are available for a fee.  Camper sites are also available, and we engage exclusively the services of a professional photography service, Redline Race Photography.  A full service snack bar is also on the grounds. 

     We look forward to a busy and fun 2008 season and seeing old and new friends!!!

The President and Executive Board