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The art of horse breeding has shaped equine genetics since domestication, yet most horse professionals have little understanding of the fundamentals of genetics. On this six-week online extension course we will examine the underlying mechanisms and inheritance of a number of traits in the horse. Concepts covered will include coat color, genetic disease, parentage testing and some…
The Brooks Equine Genetics Lab at the University of Florida has a new study that continues to research the genes, or combination of genes that might influence gait. Previous studies have focused on other breeds, this study focuses on Brazilian gaited breeds, with the main focus on the Mangalarga Marchador. Here is some background from their…
By Ronald Knaack The morning of April 15th, 2016, I received the call and started driving! My first Marchador foal was waiting for me. I had leased a Marchador mare, Whispering Pines Lareina, from Connie DeCamp of Westcliffe, CO and bred her using imported frozen semen to Talisma Kafe. I am a lover of…
Click on the pdf file link below to read our member news! usmma news january 2016 In this issue: President’s Letter – Jeff Bosley Photo Project – Jeff Bosley Membership Drive, USMMA Clinic – Bill Dory USMMA Show Subsidy Program – Laurie Klassen From the Registrar: Megan Fallwell Events Send us your photos!
Photo is Beethoven do Summerwind, MM gelding, photo credit Judy Wood. Beethoven is owned by Laurie Klassen, SK, Canada. Download the pdf file FF_Marchador_1_16
The National Horse of Brazil a Southern America treasure will be featured at La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival 2015. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By HH Sensing – Alessandra Deerinck October 24th 2015 San Diego County, California Brazilian Saddle Horse aka Mangalarga Marchador to be presented in an educational show at the Holiday Festival, after…
Click on the links below to read about the Marchador in the Ocala Star Banner. http://www.ocala.com/article/20150907/ARTICLES/150909831?tc=cr link to the Ocala Star Banner website. ocala news – pdf file The reporter interviewed 2 USMMA members and breeders: Brooke Little from Marchadors InMotion and Ellen Farmer from Lusonatica, Inc. Florida has always been active and passionate about Marchador horses,…
Bill Kambic writes in about an event that he participates in every year with a Marchador entry. Our apologies that this didn’t make the newsletter too! Please go and cheer them on and enjoy the show! Event Name: National Cavalry Competition Location: Historic Fort Reno, El Reno, OK Dates: 23-27 SEP 2015 Description: The…
Click on the pdf file link below to read our member news! usmma news august 2015 In this issue: New board members – Bill Dory Horses of the World event – Laurie Klassen ABCCMM Inspection and Open House in Canada and Colorado Events
From Laurie Klassen, USMMA Secretary “Every August, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, .Canada hosts a fairly large parade through downtown. I have participated for many years. Last year I assembled a variety of horse breeds from around the world and entered a mounted group. It was very well received by the audience. Authentic costumes to represent the breed…