To preserve the equestrian heritage and rural character of Montgomery County by conserving and protecting our natural resources.   Mission Statement adopted 8/10/06

Who We Are.  EPIC is a non-profit organization created to preserve the equestrian heritage and rural character of Montgomery County, Maryland by conserving and protecting our natural resources.  EPIC supporters and affiliates include equestrians, businesses and service providers serving equestrians, and individuals who care about horses, farming, and conservation of trails and open space in Montgomery County. . more   What We Do  EPIC is one voice unifying the equestrian community and joining with farmers, conservation and outdoor groups. There exists a powerful connection and interdependency between horses on the one hand, and the survival of Montgomery County Agriculture and farmland on the other.  According to the County Department of Economic Development, there are 233 horse farms and 192 farms producing hay out of a total of 577 farms in the County.  . . . .more   What You Can Do   Click here to make a tax-deductible contribution to EPIC - you will receive EPIC’s quarterly newsletter and updates.  Click here to Volunteer - EPIC is a looking for volunteers to help preserving land and trails in Montgomery County. Click here for information on EPIC Events such as trail rides, horse shows, team penning and more.  Click here to view a Montgomery Country Farms directory and support our farmer by visiting local orchards, tree farms, nurseries and farm stands within the Agricultural Reserve.  Photographs © Onawa Cutshall Thanks to Onawa Cutshall for her generosity in providing her beautiful photographs. Unless otherwise noted, all photos on this page are her work. If you are interested in acquiring one of her photos, please click here to visit her web site