Open forum for member discussion
Thank you to all the USMMA members who volunteered to run for election in October. We were pleased to announce there are 2 candidates running for almost every office in August; however as of this date, 2 candidates have removed their names from the ballots. Your votes will matter, so please get out and vote…
It’s history in the making! Marchador horses on 3 magazine covers in one month! For this news and more, read our latest newsletter. The news and events will also be posted on social media and our website. Read now on ISSUU online (best quality) or download the PDF file below. The Newsletter is attached below as…
In case you can’t make the annual meeting, here are my notes attached as a pdf file.We look forward to the meeting and hearing from you, the members. Please send questions and comments back via email. Best regards,Jeff Bosley. USMMA President. paboz24@gmail.com
I am very excited to take on the Show and Events Awards position and get more involved in the association. I have some new ideas to get this program running efficiently and offer more to our members. I would love to get your ideas and feedback as well. About the Show and Event “Kits”These kits are designed to…
I would like to invite you to the 2022 Annual Member Meeting (via Zoom) to be held Sunday March 20 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (4 p.m. ET, 3 p.m. CT, 1 p.m. PT). At the meeting I will provide you with information about the happenings at USMMA – some exciting, and some that cover the…
It’s time for our annual membership drive! We’d like for you to join us in 2022! Your renewal is critical because it sustains our organization to govern, register, protect and promote the Mangalarga Marchador breed in North America. Lynn Kelley, USMMA Treasurer, is the membership coordinator with help from your local Regional Director at times. We will…
The USMMA could use more volunteers to help or manage in the following areas: Affiliate Associations and Breed Awards Marketing/Advertising Newsletter Editor Newsletter Contributor Membership Member Benefits and Sponsors Website Here is a snapshot of what might be involved in each area. Affiliate Associations and Breed Awards – Search for new associations that might benefit…
Congratulations to our winners! The USMMA sponsored breed awards in 3 sports in 2021. In Endurance, there are 3 chances to win: Overall High Mileage, High Mileage Limited Distance, High Mileage Endurance (50 miles and over). The winner of all 3 categories was Lauren Virginia Brown riding Flying Oaks Jester. In Working Equitation, each level…
Danna Jeanine (aka D.j.) Sims Klein has volunteered, and USMMA President Jeff Bosley has accepted her help. D.j will be replacing Jeff as the USMMA Show Subsidy Manager. We will be updating the website with the new programs being planned for 2022 shortly. And she will oversee the expansion of the USMMA show kit to…
AERC – Endurance ETS – Equine Trail Sports USAWE – Working Equitation We are in the process of setting up performance awards and recognition for Mangalarga Marchadors. Most Awards are Designed to be Year-End Awards with awards given for high mileage, high points or whatever measure the organization uses to categorize the events. The…