The purpose of the Maryland Horse Industry Grant Program is to provide funding for equine-related activities. This program will: Help the Maryland horse industry support research related to equine health and related issues; Promote the development and use of horses in the State; Create public awareness of the value of equine activities as they relate to the preservation of green space and agricultural land; and Develop and disseminate information concerning the equine industry, including the history and tradition of breeding, and the role of horses in recreational activities.