USMMA SPECIAL ELECTION – SECRETARY

Dear Marchador Lovers,  We had many people express interest in the open position of Secretary in the USMMA. Good questions were asked and several people said they are interested in serving our Association in the future. We are very pleased with the involvement from our Membership!  We have two very good, qualified candidates and we are…

Brazil Training Dates – Update

As you may remember, the USMMA and the ABCCMM are working together to create a training program and experience for the USMMA members to bring back and share with other MM owners, breeders and trainers here. All of the details will continue to be worked on in the next months.  These are the details we…

August Election – Secretary

Please consider volunteering to fill the Secretary position that is currently vacant because of a resignation. There will be a special election held in August using Survey Monkey. The USMMA By Laws state, “ To be considered for any Officer or Board Position, the individual must be an active Full member or LIFE member for…

MM Training Course Offered in Brazil

This letter is a formal invitation to participate in an intensive training trip to Centro de treinamento Fernando Melo, located in Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais, Brasil, in November 2023. This course is a collaboration between ABCCMM and USMMA with the common goal of promoting and educating future trainers, breeders, riders and horse owners. It has…

May AZ Events – Inspection and Clinic

Please contact the ranch host for more details about the ABCCMM inspection day.    Times are fluid on those days.  Adrienne’s ranch is open for all and her foals will be the youngest inspected – a month old at best.     Sign up for the clinic as soon as possible – as a rider…

April News

USMMA Member Survey Email coming your way! We are about to email all current 2023 members to get your feedback on our USMMA Budget Priorities. It’s your opportunity to tell us what you would like to see added or changed and perhaps volunteer or offer more fund-raising ideas. The survey email will be coming from…

AERC Convention Feb 24-25

Irene Howcroft, USMMA Secretary is attending this annual event and presenting the Marchador breed in a booth at the trade show. The AERC stands for American Endurance Ride Conference. Endurance is a wonderful sport for the Marchador breed with their stamina, temperament and comfortable, ground-covering gaits. We have several Marchador owners and horses competing in…

The horse’s hoof!

Our first virtual challenge is one that is easy to do in winter! No riding, but lots of learning. Our VC creator, Dana Johnsen, has been a farrier and barefoot trimmer for many years. She has offered to give feedback and consultation on your horse’s feet based on the photos and information you submit. We…

2023 MM Flyer

Marchador FAQs! Download and use this flyer – for your friends, family and at events! It looks best on glossy paper, printed double-sided. If you need a large quantity, contact us for help in printing. Photo by Bonnie Cazier. USMMA has rights to use the photo from the artist.