Dear USMMA Members, Due to the cancellation of Equitana Open Air in Temecula by Equitana US, the USMMA annual event plans went up in smoke. We are hoping that Equitana 2018 in Atlanta will happen still. We quickly began exploring the possible events in California, we came up with the first edition of the…
From Tresa Smith, editor USMMA Journal: Enjoy your SUMMER edition of the USMMA Journal. We hope to publish quarterly, January, April, July and October. SubmissionDeadlines: FALL: September 30: Focus on Children and Jumping and WINTER: December 31 – Suggestions for topics? For future issues, please feel free to share with us…
Our association had scheduled a meeting with all interested members and participants on July 20th at 5pm PST to plan about our presence at Equitana Open Air Festival (October 20th through 22nd 2017 in Temecula CA) Unfortunately, days before this meeting, we received an email Bob Keegan, Equitana USA, canceling the event. Event Chair Alessandra…
In May, the USMMA created a new show kit for all members to use at their events. We used to have show kits for this purpose in the past, but over the years, the items have been lost. When we were unable to procure the ABCCMM’s show kit from the PBR for an event, we…
Sent via email to all USMMA members: A Letter from USMMA Secretary and Event Chair Alessandra Deerinck: Our association has scheduled a meeting on July 20th at 5pm PST to plan about our presence at Equitana Open Air Festival (October 20th through 22nd 2017 in Temecula CA) Everyone who wishes to be part of this…
Dear United States Mangalarga Marchador Association members, Save the Dates – October 20-22nd The association has finalized our presence between Oct 20 and 22nd at Equitana Open Air Festival in Temecula, California. EQUITANA is a world-class equestrian trade show that is coming to the United States this year. We will be at booth 416, and…
About Lisa Estrada, CA – I am a project manager in information technology but a love for horses has existed since my childhood. This was followed by the opportunity of working on a horse farm and being on a horse drill team for several years part time, during my teens and twenties. Later on in life,…
Come find us at booth #1508. 4 Marchador horses and 12 Marchador owners and breeders will be there! The USMMA has a booth and MM breed presentations during the event. All members and breeders were invited to send items or advertising for the booth. We will be giving out their information, information about…
By Lynn Kelley Howard Bonis, the first Marchador owner in Maine recently passed away late January, 2017 When Howard could no longer take care of his beloved horse, a great home was found with Cyndy Falvey, only a few minutes away on the Maine coastline. Cyndy is a long-time horse owner…
Aline applied and was granted the latest $250 USMMA Show Subsidy Award for the Camp Osborn Summer Slam 25 Mile Long Distance Ride on May 28, 2017 using Marchador mare Esthetique do Premier. Esthetique has competed in other endurance events in the past but has also taken time off to have foals. Esthetique has…