| FICS of Maryland, Inc. is a family run business
with father-daughter team, Bill Hart and Sandy Hart Long.
Bill:
Bill Hart, founder and president of FICS, left the corporate
world over 15 years ago to start what began as "Farmers Insect Control
Systems," a small business that focused only on fly spray systems.
While he started out with only 30 fly spray systems, through a reputation
of a quality product, fair pricing, and outstanding service, he now has
over 300 systems in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
During his rounds to barns to service the fly spray systems, Bill
noticed and became interested in a variety of other products. Over
10 years ago Bill partnered up with Footings Unlimited, arguably the
most respected footing company in the country. Since then, he has also joined with Red Master
Harrow and Loddon Stalls, along with other revered equestrian firms.
Over the years, Bill continued to add only the highest quality products
to the company's portfolio to transform FICS from a a small, local
fly spray company to one that offers the finest products and services for
stables and arenas throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Sandy:
Sandy Hart Long left her teaching career a few years ago to join the family
business and work alongside her father, Bill. She has been riding
both competitively and recreationally for over 20 years in a variety of
disciplines. She currently has 3 horses at the farm: Dolly, a
20 year old (mostly) retired mare that Sandy showed successfully both in
hunters and combined training, Ranger, a 15 year old gelding who
recently retired from competition and is enjoying life as a pleasure
horse, and Franklin's Tower, an 9 year old field hunter.
In addition to riding, Sandy has been judging locally for a few years
now and is working on becoming a recognized judge in Maryland. She
also has a few select clients to whom she teaches lessons. |
