Mid Atlantic Saddlery and Tack Repair

11/25/2025

New information for our clients. If you have to move your horse for any reason, engage your vet before you load up. We are monitoring all the information from our location across the pond. We are holding our breath for everyone that we can stop the spread of EHV and EHM

Due to the current Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) multi-state outbreak, Maryland is instituting the following actions.

Effective immediately:

1. The use of EECVI's is suspended until further notice.

2. Interstate certificates of veterinary inspection (ICVIs) for equids originating from all states are required.

3. In addition, an intrastate certificate of veterinary inspection is required for all equine events within Maryland.

4. Equids originating from states with confirmed positive EHV-1 cases will need a CVI to be issued within 5 days of travel.

5. The following statement must be included on all equid CVI's: “The equine(s) listed on this CVI have, during the 21 days prior to the shipment date, not originated from a premises under EHV-1 quarantine, not been exposed to an EHV-1 positive equine, and not attended any event where an EHV-1 positive equine has been confirmed or suspected.”

These actions supersede the current animal import regulations on the website. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in regulatory or legal action.

Please be aware that many states are changing their entry requirements for equids. You will need to contact the state of destination for the most current requirements.

11/21/2025

Our area is currently under threat of a communicable equine disease that has major biohazard potential. And while we are already planning a brief break in appointments for some saddlery scheming in the UK, please know that (as paramedics who are used to cleaning after each patient) Mid Atlantic Saddlery uses the best practices in biohazard containment and cleaning between facilities.

If your horse and any horse at your barn is exhibiting signs of illness, please reschedule your appointment with us, so that we can keep everyone safe.

A multi-state outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV/EHM) has been reported in Texas and Oklahoma, linked to barrel racing and rodeo-type events. Maryland has one unrelated confirmed case.

Owners whose horses attended these events or any event should:
• Isolate horses for 21 days after last contact
• Monitor twice daily for fever, respiratory signs, or neurological symptoms
• Avoid sharing equipment or close contact with other horses
• Contact your veterinarian immediately if any signs appear
Event organizers and owners should follow strict biosecurity measures to prevent further spread.

For guidance, please visithttps://mda.maryland.gov/Documents/EHV_EHM%2011%202025%20Letter%20.docx%20%281%29.pdf .

11/11/2025

I am already brainstorming a saddle for Chicken Elizabeth Nugget and perhaps a lawyer for Donkey Devito to ensure his continue freedom after crimes.

11/11/2025

They say not to meet your idols, but what about meeting people you adore on the internet for their wit and snark? Getting to meet and hang out with Hayden and having her sit in and LOVE our Defiant Saddles was a highlight. But the real win is getting one degree closer to hanging out with Squidward, Chicken Elizabeth Nugget, and Debbie From Accounting.
If you don’t follow HaydenKristal and Critters on the socials you are missing a chance to laugh out loud at a fellow horse girl.

11/07/2025

Come visit us in the BLC booth 619 to sit in some saddle and if you know what you and your horse need, we can even make some show special deals!
Albion Saddlemakers Co. Ltd
Redwood Equine Services

Come see us and Redwood Equine Services at our booth at Equine Affaire this weekend! Come sit in our demos and check out our customized block options!

11/07/2025

11/03/2025

Just one of our clients, dressed as her horse, and he was dressed as a vet.
What costumes did you and your horse wear for Halloween this year!
Drop a picture below for us all to see.

Smash dressed us both up as swamp creatures with mud all over him and dirt from grooming all over me!

The annual Vet Challenge brings out Drs. of the large and small, vet students and a lot of smack talking. In honor of this, the vet is the horse and the horse is the vet, complete with re**al sleeve and gastric tube.
Plantation Field Horse Trials
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10/28/2025

As a girl who grew up watching morning workouts at Pimlico on my way to school, I love the Maryland horse industry and am proud to be a part of caring for those 94,000 horses by ensuring their comfort and ability to perform their jobs.

10/26/2025

Happy to contribute to anyone’s research about money not buying happiness. Just let me know

10/18/2025

It is everyone’s favorite day at the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill p/b Brown Advisory, !!!!

3* horses are having a good day around the course and the 5* horses step off starting at 1:30.
Still plenty of time to get out here and watch some horses jump in th beautiful fall day.

When you are here, come visit us BLISS OF LONDON - Saddle makers of distinction in Stand 52.
Defiant Saddles on stand 76.
Albion Saddlemakers Co. Ltd manned by Sam Martyn Saddle Fitting in our usual location at the top of the stadium next to the apple cider donut stand!