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…

USMMA Show Kits Program

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…

It’s a Wrap!

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…

Save the dates! AZ MM EVENT!

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.…

March News – from our members!

Reported to Aline Greene, newsletter editor 4 Seasons Marchadores, MT — Lori Silcher and her Marchador stallion Baluarte Piry, submitted a video to become “America’s Favorite Trail Horse”.  The videos were submitted to the ACTHA where fans voted for their favorite.  Lori came in 2nd place, showing off the versatility of the Mangalarga Marchador and…

International Mounted Archery Challenge

Next weekend, October 2 and 3rd,  is the International Mounted Archery Competition. Eight Mangalarga Marchadors will be the mounts for competitors making it one of the biggest expos of Marchadors in sport we’ve ever had. Go support the US team and meet a Marchador! For more information on the Oregon event, please read the attached…

Events with Marchador horses!

Our website posts member events.   Whether it’s a neighborhood gathering or a national show, find events in your local area where you can meet the MANGALARGA MARCHADOR or other USMMA members! Some of our members are active in annual events and sports like endurance, mounted archery, mounted shooting and calvary competions.   The list…