Free State Riding Club

Free State Riding Club Free State Riding Club is a Open Horse Show Series located in Bowie, Maryland

Free State Riding Club horse shows were founded in 1960, and has been committed to the horse and rider community in Maryland ever since. FSRC seeks to promote good sportsmanship, horsemanship and the betterment of the equestrian sport through its annual spring, summer, and fall series of schooling shows. FSRC offers classes in multiple disciplines, including Western, English, Hunter & Speed. FSRC

caters to the novice rider and the green animal, and strives to maintain an atmosphere of fun while learning to show.

Here we are again. With great frustration we are Canceling the August 22nd show.
08/19/2026

Here we are again. With great frustration we are Canceling the August 22nd show.

07/16/2026

⚠️ AIR QUALITY ALERT UPDATE ⚠️

A multi-day air quality event is expected Thursday and Friday, potentially lingering into Saturday, due to thick wildfire smoke and extreme heat driving up ozone levels.

Here is what you need to know for the next few days:

THURSDAY: A wave of wildfire smoke is pushing into central Maryland, bringing Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) conditions along the I-95 corridor. The highest concentrations will be in northeast MD. High heat and aged smoke will also cause ozone levels to reach the High Moderate to USG range.

FRIDAY: A weak cold front will usher in a significant amount of smoke that will persist all day, trapped by weak winds. Statewide Unhealthy (Code Red) AQI is forecast for fine particulates (PM2.5).

SATURDAY: Precipitation chances increase, which should help mitigate ozone levels, bringing them down to the Good/Moderate threshold. However, uncertainties remain if rain will fully wash out the fine particles.

How to Protect Yourself:

✔️Limit or avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
✔️Keep doors and windows closed.
✔️Run your AC on the "recirculate" setting.
✔️Vulnerable groups (children, older adults, and those with respiratory/heart conditions) should take extra precautions.

Check your current, hyper-local air quality before stepping out by visiting AirNow: https://www.airnow.gov/, or the Maryland Department of the Environment website: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/AirQualityMonitoring/Pages/index.aspx

Stay cool and stay safe, everyone! 🌡️🌳

Unfortunately, once again we come to you with disappointing news. The summer heat & humidity, uncertain thunderstorms &...
07/16/2026

Unfortunately, once again we come to you with disappointing news. The summer heat & humidity, uncertain thunderstorms & rain, plus the smoke moving down from the wild fires have us very concerned for our exhibitors (equine & human) this weekend. We are Canceling the show for July 18th. Currently we will not be rescheduling for a later date.

We are still hopeful for August 1st & are excited to see everyone once again.

Stay safe & continue to enjoy your summer!

With a threat of heavy rain & thunderstorms this Friday into Saturday, our June 27th horse is canceled. Make up date wi...
06/25/2026

With a threat of heavy rain & thunderstorms this Friday into Saturday, our June 27th horse is canceled.

Make up date will be August 1st & we will be joined by judge Leroy Bowles once again.

Stay safe & dry! We will see you July 18th.

This weekends theme is school pride! Wear your school/college gear. While we are spending the week getting ready, we a...
06/22/2026

This weekends theme is school pride! Wear your school/college gear.

While we are spending the week getting ready, we are also keeping a steady eye on the radar & weather predictions. Stay tuned in here for any & all updates. 🤞we will see everyone early Saturday morning.

We're ready! Our theme is May flowers. Bring out all your flowery t-shirts & bright colored show clothes. Don't forge...
05/14/2026

We're ready! Our theme is May flowers. Bring out all your flowery t-shirts & bright colored show clothes. Don't forget to keep sending in your entries!

📯 Attention 📯We have some Great News & some possibly bad news.Bad News 1st: Due to schedule conflicts our June show wil...
04/14/2026

📯 Attention 📯

We have some Great News & some possibly bad news.

Bad News 1st: Due to schedule conflicts our June show will now be held on JUNE 27th. We thank for your patientence.

Great News 2nd: We have lowered all of our pricing for 2026! We hope that this will keep more riders in the saddle this season!
Also our Class & Disivions List are Finalized!

Please remember to fill out our Membership Jotform on our page. The entry jotform will be out in just a few more weeks!

We will see you SOON!!!

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12300 Fletchertown Road
Bowie, MD
20720

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