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Graham Equestrian Center is an nonprofit educational organization that promotes the joy of horses to a diverse community, regardless of income or ability, through riding and therapeutic horsemanship activities, while preserving the open space of Gunpowder Falls State Park.
LOCATION
Located just 2 miles north of the Baltimore Beltway, Graham Equestrian Center is easily accessible to everyone in the Baltimore-DC-Philadelphia corridor. It lies within Gunpowder Falls State Park and boasts many trails that wind down to the Big Gunpowder Falls, a favorite recreational area for park hikers, bikers, and riders.
HISTORY
The park is named for Dr. Albert Graham, the original property owner who deeded his farm to Baltimore City with the stipulation that it remain a recreational area and horses remain a part of its activities. After operating the park for a few years, with softball diamonds and picnic areas, Baltimore City sold the area to DNR and it was annexed to the Gunpowder Falls State Park (which the property adjoined). GEC now operates part of the property under DNR’s management. In keeping with his bequest, GEC has filled the 22 stall barn and, in conjunction with a management program developed by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, has rehabilitated nearly 20 acres of pasture for the occupants’ grazing pleasure. Additional improvements include a small barn, two lighted arenas and a round pen for more intensive training, In the future, we hope to add an indoor arena to enable year-round activities.
Because GEC is a nonprofit – the farm is not ‘owned’ by anyone but is managed by a Board of Directors with input from an Advisory Committee. The 2024 BOD and AC Roster can be found here.
GEC is a premier equine educational facility in the Parkville community in Baltimore County. We are a Maryland Horse Industry Board Horse Discovery Center and we welcome the public for our educational events. Scout troops and groups participating in community service have taken advantage of our educational program with one-day sessions of basic horsemanship. Our outreach programs, large lesson program, Horse Discovery Days and open house events are all part of our effort to expand the awareness and benefits of equine interaction into our community.
Jun 15
Graham is not great at everything. For example:
-remembering sign up sheets
-adults doing cartwheels
-deciding on a design for lattice jumps
But the GEC community is special because despite our weaknesses, we have some pretty great strengths:
-just showing up when help is needed, no questions asked
-making any chore fun
-weirdly matching our outfits to the jumps we are painting
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Big thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to help with jump painting! We are so lucky to have you as part of our community. Special shout out to @lbosak11 for taking lead and coordinating all the details to make the day so successful. Gonna have a fresh look for next week’s jumper show!
Sign up for the show now! ⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhMOkcwJsxJatuJRev9MKlKb04LxcOcs2MnzWGpT03URWESg/viewform
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Jun 12
There will be a TROPHY! Get ready for a day of delicious food, outdoor fun, and community spirit at our summer fundraiser for Graham Equestrian Center! We’re hosting a lively potluck and field day event for all ages. Guests can bring their favorite dish and their game face, to prepare for a lawn game showdown featuring cornhole, giant Jenga, horseshoes, a hobby-horse jump competition, and more! Whether you’re a seasoned lawn game champion or just in it for the laughs, there’s fun to be had for all. This event is all about bringing our community together to support Graham Equestrian Center’s mission to provide accessible and inclusive equestrian programs. So gather your family, invite your friends, and come hungry for a great cause. Join us for a day of food, games, and giving back—we can’t wait to see you there!
Get tickets here ⬇️
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/gec-family-field-day
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Jun 4
GEC team is chasing that paper! …
Jun 1
Horses are for everyone.
Graham is for everyone.
#HappyPride
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May 31
Our summer jumper series is back! Join us for our first show of the season. Sunday, June 22, 2025. REGISTRATION OPEN NOW 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhMOkcwJsxJatuJRev9MKlKb04LxcOcs2MnzWGpT03URWESg/viewform
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May 20
GEC STUDENTS: We are transferring our booking system to a much better platform for users.
We will transfer everything manually once you create your account and add your riders, but we can’t start until you do that step.
It’s easy. Link below for step-by-step directions.
1. Create your account.
2. Add your riders (even if it’s the same as the account name)
3. Done.
WE GO LIVE JUNE 1st!
You will receive an email saying each rider has been “graded” meaning your account and riders have been approved.
https://www.guidejar.com/guides/a9ffa320-a0bc-4a8f-a42a-e680498887ef
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May 12
We’ve accidentally taught Turbo that snacks magically generate for him at this table. …
May 12
EquWine, CarberNeigh, Marelot…. I was busy having too much fun (and coming up with horse/wine puns) at our Wine & Ride fundraiser to take decent pictures. Thanks to everyone who came out to support! We hope to see you all at GEC as students soon!
#grahamequestriancenter #gunpowderstatepark #fundraiser #wine #baltimore #maryland
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May 6
We introduced Lunchy to his twin. Only makes appearances in the spring. He seems concerned. …
May 5
We followed the rainbow to the end and found the pot of gold. Answers to the name Canyon. …
Apr 28
Pick a winner and place your “bet” or multiple! Race positions will be posted each evening. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-graham-equestrian-center-dollar-dadollarh …
Apr 26
Get in the racing spirit! GEC Dollar Dash fundraiser starts Monday! Place your “bets” to push your favorite Graham horse to the finish line. …
Apr 16
Our Little Free Equine Library is officially installed. Take one that looks interesting or drop one off after you’ve finished with it. Or BOTH! #freelittlelibrary #littlefreelibrariesofinstagram …
Apr 13
It was a good day. Amazing job Sam & Rio, and Jay & Trav! …
Apr 13
These two made us super proud today at the Loch Moy Highland Series. Congrats to Sam and Rio, and Jay and Trav 💜
If you are interested in showing off farm with GEC, registration for the Full Moon Farm Jackalope series is open now
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBiAqYN3CxM_1nWK0fr1-VHEy2Op4P4H0vNFAl1HDUUebeMA/viewform
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Apr 11
A successful first Horseshoe and Candy Hunt to kick off the Spring season! Thank you to everyone in the community who came out yesterday on a chilly but beautiful evening. Special thanks to our wonderful staff, volunteers, and DJ who brought it all together.
We love hosting free community events like these, so if you keep showing up, we will keep planning! Keep an eye on our social media for all of our upcoming events and fundraisers.
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Apr 8
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Apr 5
If you missed the last few weeks, we have great news! @onawhim.farm will be continuing Equestrian Fitness classes with us on Tuesday’s at 6:30pm. Class will focus on balance and strength building with cardio. REGISTER HERE 👇🏼
https://onawhimfarm.as.me/schedule/39aec55d/?appointmentTypeIds%5B0%5D=74967978&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabMHSGRZ14h_Ev4en-Fo99pHCL1HNhIaJAxA6IQXcUwBQeIE96o3xokXjM_aem_h9ny_AHQae1XXz3l7UJ1eQ
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Apr 5
Tickets available NOW!
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/c61698c6-bdbe-4c0c-9e19-6fbbf1588875
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Mar 31
*APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED* -April 5, 2025 – Graham Equestrian Center, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of horseback riding, regardless of financial circumstances. In fact, that’s built into our mission as a nonprofit educational organization that promotes the joy of horses to a diverse community, regardless of income or ability, through riding and therapeutic horsemanship activities while preserving the open space of Gunpowder Falls State Park.
Thanks to generous grants and donations, the GEC Scholarship Fund—established in 2025—helps make this possible by providing scholarships for riding lessons (including adaptive lessons) to those who need financial assistance. Scholarships can cover part or all of the cost of lessons, depending on the need.
Each scholarship supports one participant for weekly lessons over an 8-week session. The timing of the session depends on when the scholarship is awarded and the current lesson schedule. Once awarded, recipients (or a parent/guardian) will be responsible for scheduling lessons through GEC’s scheduling portal (we’ll provide clear instructions on how to do that).
To ensure we can help as many riders as possible, scholarship recipients must maintain excellent attendance. If transportation is a concern, we encourage you to reach out to GEC before applying—we may be able to help.
We’re excited to welcome more riders into our community and look forward to seeing you in the saddle!
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