Effective December 1, 2023, at the direction of the property owner, the operator of the Equestrian Center has closed the barn and ceased all equestrian operations. The property and the Equestrian Center facilities are owned by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). In 2025, WSSC Water communicated to State and County officials that there is no need for an Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant on the site. This is a positive development for Avenel and Montgomery County. There have been discussions with WSSC regarding the future of the Equestrian Center, however, future operation of the facilities and equestrian uses are unknown at this time.
