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 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. The MTHA's many activities and services are support
ed by a deduction of 2 percent off the top of purse monies at Maryland's three Thoroughbred race tracks. 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 vice-president. Day-to-day administration is conducted by an executive secretary employed by the association. 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 periodical board of directors meetings, as well as the annual general membership meeting. Notices of these meetings appear in the Calendar section of this Web site. Six standing committees carry out the MTHA's main functions: Backstretch and Safety, Finance, Health and Welfare, Legislative, Purse and Oversight. Additional special committees are formed when a need arises. The MTHA publishes a monthly newsletter that is mailed, free of charge, to all members.
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