Maryland equine stables that operate as boarding, sales/breeding, rental, instructional, rescue or training stables are required to have an annual license from the MHIB (review the MHIB General Regulations to see if your stable qualifies). Horse racing (Thoroughbred, and Standardbred breeding, training, or layup stables), and farms using horses for cultivating the soil or herding livestock are exempt from MHIB licensing.

Currently Licensed Boarding/Training, Instructional, Rental, Rescue, and Sales/Breeding Stables:

Maryland Licensed Stables

To obtain an application call: (410) 841– 5861

To determine if your facility needs a license please review the General Regulations and Maryland State Code related to the licensing duties of the MHIB.

To file a complaint against a licensable Maryland stable the complaint form found below must be received in the MHIB office. You may submit the complaint anonymously, however that will make it more difficult to prosecute.

Complaint Procedure / Complaint Form

Mail completed forms to:

• Maryland Horse Industry Board
• Maryland Department of Agriculture
• 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
• Annapolis, MD 21401

A stable operator who gives care and/or custody to equine can hold a lien on the equine for any reasonable charge. For information on the Maryland Lien Law click on the following:

Maryland Lien Law