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From Alessandra Deerinck: A few months ago, with the support of some other people have written a proposal to USEF/USDF to officially open the discipline of dressage to gaited horses by introducing separate classes to judge them. What do you think? I am looking for suggestions and more support. Contact me: Alessandra Deerinck DVM hhsensing@Icloud.com…
Thank you to Silver Stables, Phoenix, AZ for hosting the first USMMA regional event! More of these are planned around the country in 2017. USMMA President Jeff Bosley welcomed the members and Silver Stables students. Members came from AB, AZ, NM and TX to attend a Ned Leigh Symposium “The Discovery Channel to…
by Lynn Kelley Wear your Marchador pride on your sleeve! The USMMA has opened a shop with Land’s End Business. Land’s Ends offers their full line of clothing with your choice of logo – the USMMA logo, or the internationally recognized symbol of the Mangalarga Marchador, the horseshoe M brand. You can order…
James has owned his 2 Marchadors mares for a few years, but just recently brought them home from boarding and training. Now he is sitting out with them every day getting to know them and enjoying every minute. Here are his photos! The Marchador mares are full sisters: Flying Oaks Bright Star and Flying Oaks…
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…