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.

4Q Virtual Challenge

Thanks to Dana Johnsen for creating this challenges for us! Marchador personalities – a photo and story submission of any or all the Marchador horses you own. Every submission will receive a small reward for entering. Entries in by December 31st! Dana’s tips: – Each entry sent separately via email to usmmarchador@gmail.com – Less tack is…

3Q Virtual Competition

Congratulations and thank you to the members who tried and submitted photos and videos. We have a new challenge for the 4th Quarter coming shortly. For conformation photos, the first 3 places went to: Adrienne C. Scheck, photos of Gaia do Summerwind D.j. Sims Klein, photos of Boneca da Lusonatica Cathy Pierce, photos of Paris…

Election Results Announcement

Dear Members, We did undertake the task of finding an independent third party to validate the counts, as requested by some USMMA members. Part of our search process included contacting a non-profit law firm. They advised that there is nothing in the AZ statutes that requires this action to be taken and they also advised that hiring…

Candidate Answers to Questions

Dear Members: We will be preparing for the USMMA election to begin in October, scheduled for Oct 15-31.  Please find attached all of the candidates answers to the questions we posed. Take some time to get to know more about them! The candidate slate is as follows: President – Tia Nelson, DVM and Ronald Knaack Vice President –…

Election Candidate Questions

The following questions were asked of each candidate. We will post their responses once we receive their answers. What are your main priorities as (for your elected position) President/ Vice President/ Secretary / Treasurer? As a candidate for being elected to the USMMA board, what do you think the purpose and goals of USMMA should be…

Jeff Bosley Resigns

We have been informed yesterday that our President of 7 years, Jeff Bosley has resigned his Presidency effective immediately.   It is sad and disappointing news. He has served us so well for so many years.   We thank him for his dedication and service to our organization.    Jeff felt ” I am unable to…

CA HORSE SHOW NOW SEPT 11

ANNOUNCEMENT – IMPORTANT SHOW UPDATE! LABOR DAY CLASSIC VENUE AND SHOW DATE CHANGE! Due to the CA heatwave and unforeseen circumstances, the show organizer has scaled down the Labor Day Classic Horse Show from 3 days to ONE DAY, held on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11th. The venue will be located at DEER SPRINGS EQUESTRIAN CENTER, in…