Dr. Ann Staiger of Cornell University is researching gaited horse breeds to find the “gait gene”. Her studies also include lots of measurements of the angles and body parts of the horse to determine the role of conformation and gait. Ann recently traveled to Brasil during the 2012 MM National Show at the invitation of…
The USMMA strives to track each and every Mangalarga Marchador imported or born in the U.S. By the end of the summer 2006, over 70 percent of all known Marchadors here will have their DNA on record with our genetics lab at UC-Davis. This is a milestone that dramatically increases our ability to verify parentage…
The Registrar has signed a contract with UC Davis to process DNA tests and store results for the USMMA. The information on how to get a DNA kit is in the mail to members and also available on-line.