This is the memo that went out. We have overwhelming support for the new ideas, but some questions and concerns. The Board is working on clarification and addressing these concerns. There will probably be another memo with the responses to the questions. These bylaw changes are still in review as our process requires 2 BOD…
We are happy to inform you of a new member benefit! Riding Warehouse has generously agreed to offer an exclusive 15% discount for our members. Please contact us for the discount code (which was also sent via email) . A few exclusions apply (e.g. oversize items and brands with minimum pricing requirements), but this discount…
The first annual Scottsdale Mangalarga Marchador Show is over! A fun time was had by all – during the trail ride, the practice, the lunches, and the competition day! 19 people and horses were on the Friday morning ride in the desert and 16 were in for the competition. It was a great learning experience…
It’s time for our annual membership drive! We’d like for you to join us in 2020! Your renewal is critical because it sustains our organization to govern, register, protect and promote the Mangalarga Marchador breed in North America. Lynn Kelley and Tresa Smith are the membership coordinators. We are running our drive a little differently this year so…
SAVE THE DATES! IT’S HAPPENING! WHEN: JANUARY 24 – 26, 2020PLACE: 17 RANCH, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85262WHAT: FIRST ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE SHOW WHO: Coming so far — 19 USMMA Members and 11 MM horses, most available for sharing. Interest from an additional 5 members. SIGN UP TODAY!!!!DETAILS : Attached are 3 PDF FILES, plus…
WHEN: JANUARY 24 – 26, 2020PLACE: 17 RANCH, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85262WHAT: FIRST ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE SHOW WHO: We have just started planning this event!. I am chairing the committee and asking members to join that committee now. We will work on the details and get a memo out to you before Thanksgiving with more.…
We had a tremendous event experience at the Equine Affaire in Springfield MA on November 7 through November 10. The USMMA had our first presence at this event this year. This was a huge show with large crowds every day! New England is great horse country and we took the…
We have exciting news! The USMMA has become an affiliate with the Equine Journal magazine for one year. www.equinejournal.com It is published on-line and in-print and thus offers us a great way to increase exposure to the Mangalarga Marchador breed. We will be looking for other opportunities and would welcome member suggestions.This new…
Enjoy your Summer edition of the USMMA Journal! It’s out on ISSUU as an on-line publication. Link to read the Journal on-line – you can make it big!!!! : https://issuu.com/usmma/docs/journal_10_2019_finalPDF file to download (low-resolution) Because we held up this one issue hoping to get the MT cavalgada in it, we will hold up the next…
Two October Virtual Competition Dressage Tests – by Teresa Bippen, FOSH FOSH (Friends of Sound Horses) has partnered with NAWD (North American Western Dressage) to bring you a special offer and opportunity. (You must become a member of FOSH) Use one test to “get ready” by submitting a virtual dressage test ANYTIME or during…