Horse Stable License Application Details

last revised 12/20/24 at 12:01 pm

Horse Stable License Application

In 1968, the Maryland General Assembly passed a law requiring commercial stables to be licensed. Largely because of this law, and subsequent rulings and regulations, Maryland, which has a centuries-old reputation for high-quality horsemanship, became recognized as a national leader in horse and rider welfare.

If you are:
A BOARDING, LESSON, RENTAL, RESCUE, or SANCTUARY Stable with one or more horses, and solicit business from the public, you must obtain a Maryland stable license. Exemptions include Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Steeplechase breeding and training farms.

  • $125.00

    Application Fee

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  • Online Application

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Instructions

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  1. Fill the form

    Fill out and submit the application and pay the $125 annual fee online. If you have trouble email mda.horseboard@maryland.gov or call the Horse Board at 410-841-5798.

  2. Inspection

    Once MHIB Receives your application, a stable representative will contact you to set up an initial inspection.

  3. Approval

    Once you pass inspection, you will receive your license, which must be posted in your stable.

Resources and Links

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Agency/Contact

Who issues the Form?

Maryland Department of Agriculture mda.maryland.gov

Contact Information

Horse Board

Email: mda.horseboard@maryland.gov

Address

Address: 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401