U.S. Mangalarga Marchador Association (USMMA)

Category: Inspection

  • ABCCMM Inspection – Spring 2026

    Photos submitted by the owners and breeders. Only some are shown here. At Saint Horse, photographer was Robyn Baker Foster. Thank you for sharing

    The second 2026 ABCCMM inspection took place in Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida, starting late May and running into June.

    2026 is a banner year for the Mangalarga Marchador breed, with many new foals adding to our population. 26 foals and horses were inspected by Dr. George Vilar, from the ABCCMM.

    The journey to full registration of a Mangalarga Marchador is an exhilarating process, with a rigorous two stage inspection system mandated by the ABCCMM. The process helps to safeguard the MM breed standard. The first “provisional” happens at an early age and checks for genetic defects that would make the foal not eligible for registration. It continues by documenting unique markings and whorls, collecting DNA for parental verification, and microchipping the young foal —an essential foundation for its future. The foal gets recorded in the ABCCMM provisional book. The book for foals is 1 for males and 2 for female.

    As we move forward, the second “definitive” inspection takes place after the horse turns three and has undergone training under saddle. This stage is where the true potential of each horse is assessed, as they are evaluated through both ridden and conformation tests, all aligned with the Mangalarga Marchador breed standards. Stallions need a higher score than mares to enter the breeding books. The books for breeding animals is 5 for stallions and 6 for mares. Geldings can be inspected, needing a lower score than a breeding animal to pass, but their book is C – for castrado. When the horse passes, the final step is to brand the horse with the trademarked ABCCMM horseshoe M brand.

    This inspection process fosters an environment of learning and camaraderie among breeders and owners. We encourage you to attend an inspection happening in your area!

    Here are the farms that participated in this inspection:

    • Daisy’s Folly, TN
    • CC Bellandi, FL
    • Paraiso das Palmeiras, FL
    • Family Silva’s, FL
    • Vovo Pedrinho, FL
    • Manna do Ceu. SC
    • Monarch Marchadors, SC
    • Saint Horse, SC
    • Vovo Pedrinho, SC

    Congratulations to all! The photos are fabulous! Dr. George was impressed with the quality and the preparation of the foals and the riding horses.

    Genuino do Saint Horse
    Fendi do Rancho Linda Marchadores
    Touro do Daisy's Folly

  • ABCCMM INSPECTION PLANNING 2026

    Bom Dia! 
    The USMMA (North America) and the ABCCMM (Brazil) associations assist our members in coordinating ABCCMM inspection visits. This helps to keep member costs down by sharing the inspector’s roundtrip ticket and makes the time in North America the most productive for the inspector. The USMMA Nucleo has Dr. George Vilar assigned to us. You have the right to request a different inspector or to schedule a repeat inspection if your Mangalarga Marchador does not pass inspection.

    The USMMA does not require inspection for USMMA registration, but Brazil’s association does for ABCCMM registration – for Marchador foals (provisional) and for Marchadors 36 months of age or older and under saddle (Definitive).

    You are always welcome to schedule your own personal inspection with the ABCCMM inspector at any time.  

    2026February 23 – Arizona, Summerwind, Silver Stables 

    May – dates to be scheduled soon
    Florida, CC Bellandi and Vovo Pedrinho
    Tennessee, Daisy’s Folly 
    South Carolina, Saint Horse, Manna do Ceu, Monarch Marchadors

    August – dates to be planned
    Montana, Vista da Serra
    Colorado, Summerwind
    Utah, Yara
    California, de los Cielos
    Massachusetts – Mineirao

    If you wish to add your horses to any of the planned visits, please let us know and we can be sure we add your stop and your dates to George’s calendar. Visitors are welcome to watch and learn about the inspection process at many ranches.

    The USMMA will collect $250 upfront from each participating owner or breeder to share in the flight expenses for Dr. George. (The fee will end up being more or less based on the number of participants). Typically, the participants share the cost of the roundtrip ticket for the flight to the US. After than, each breeder is responsible for the airfare, lodging and meals for Dr. George Vilar for their farm inspection visit. If needed, we can provide an estimate of the cost for your inspection if you want to join in any of the planned inspections.

    The cost of the ABCCMM inspector fee per breeder per location per day is $600US. That is paid directly to Dr. George Vilar by Zelle, cash or a check. In addition, there are costs for microchipping, DNA testing and provisional registration papers. For definitive registrations, only ABCCMM registration cost is additional, which is minimal. 

    The USMMA will make up a spreadsheet of the MMs that are eligible for inspection with your help. The list also helps us check that all needed paperwork and payments are current at the ABCCMM so we can make sure they have the data they need before the inspection day arrives.

    Please reply to usmmarchador@gmail.com f you have questions, would like to add your horses to one of the planned inspection visits OR if you want to add new dates for additional inspections.  More details and scheduling will occur with the individuals who sign up. 

    Lynn Kelley, USMMA Treasurer 
    Carolina Peterson, ABCCMM Liaison

  • ABCCMM Inspection – our 3rd!

    Jorge Ben de Lazy T, owner Kathy Friedman and Dr. Getulio Vieira

    The ABCCMM Inspection Visit for 2010 has begun! Dr Getulio Tadeau Vieira arrived in the US from Brazil and begins his 10 day trip cross-country and into Canada today.   He will be joined in Montana by Dr Tia Nelson, a US vet in training to become an inspector.

    This is the third inspection held for USMMA members who wish to dual register their Mangalarga Marchadors in Brazil with the ABCCMM. At age 3, the horses are inspected by an ABCCMM technician for conformation, gait and temperament.

    A total of 12 horses are scheduled to be inspected in five states and one province.

  • USMMA Clinic DVD

    2008 USMMA Clinic DVD – MM Inspection, Breed Standard

    With your 2010 or Lifetime membership, you will receive a free DVD, filmed during our 2008 USMMA clinic held in Montana. The DVD provides insight into the ABCCMM inspection process and the MM breed standards judged.

    Extra copies of the DVD are available for purchase too.  Contact the USMMA office.

  • 2nd ABCCMM Inspection Visit Planned

    Dr. Getulio Vieira rides a young MM gelding for the ABCCMM inspection

    Dr. Getulio Tadeau Vieira returns to the US in May to inspect U.S. born Marchador horses.  USMMA members who are also members of the ABCCMM wanted to have their horses maintain Brazilian registry as well.  The Brazilian association has strict guidelines and it inspects all horses for conformation, gait and temperment at age three before the horses are fully registered.  Lynn Kelley is coordinating the effort again and we plan to host our first clinic during the inspection visit as well.

    For more information about the inspection process, please read the attached pdf which was an article published after the 2005 inspection.  2005 marked the 1st time an inspection was ever held outside of the Marchador’s native country, Brasil.

    2005 MM Inspection Article

  • Video – 2008 MM Clinic

    This is a preview of the longer (about 30 minute) video that was produced following the 2008 clinic.  For the longer DVD, please contact us.

    The clinic was “What makes a Marchador a Marchador?”   Held at 2 locations in May 2008 in Montana, it featured the ABCCMM inspection as a way to understand the breed.

  • Press Release – Trail Rider July/August 2008

    All MM articles printed and MM advertising are scanned images or pdf files.  Please click on the underlined item (you may have to click on 2 screens) to view the item.

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  • 1st USMMA Clinic Held

    First USMMA clinic, MT

    WHAT MAKES A MARCHADOR A MARCHADOR?

    The USMMA clinic was a smashing success in Montana last Memorial Day weekend despite inclement weather.  Dr. Getulio Vieira, an ABCCMM inspector for more than 20 years, taught the attendees and our 2 US vets in training about Mangalarga Marchador conformation and gait.  (Drs Tia Nelson and Hugh Rogers).    The comments compared the horses being shown to the STANDARD of the BREED.

    The USMMA plans to produce some educational documents and videos from the clinic for all members and the general public.

  • USMMA trains 2 vets in Brazil

    USMMA PRESS RELEASE

    US Vets training in Brazil as breed inspectors

    The ABCCMM, the Brazilian Mangalarga Marchador Association accepted two US vets into their training program to become certified inspectors of the breed.  The Mangalarga Marchador registration process in Brazil requires that every horse be inspected at age three for gait, conformation and temperament in order to be fully registered and entered into the breeding registry.

    The USMMA is dedicated to maintain the quality and hardiness of the breed in the US as well and this is a historic first step.  Dr. Tia Nelson and Dr. Hugh Rogers are the first non-Brazilian veterinarians to attend the inspection and technical school.  In addition, Dr. Nelson is the first woman inspector.   Both may also serve as judges for the USMMA at shows.

    The training involved classroom study and field work performing actual inspections at MM breeding farms under the guidance of a trained technician and vet, Dr. Getulio Tadeu Vieira.   While in Brazil, the vets also went to horse expositions and other training facilities to learn the versatility of the breed.  The US vets will continue training with the Brazilian inspector during his visit to the US this summer.

    For more information on the Marchador horse, please visit the association website at http://usmarchador.com.

    From L to R: Groom, Getulio, Tia, Hugh in Brazil.

  • Article – Mangalarga Marchador (ABCCMM)

    All MM articles printed and MM advertising are scanned images or pdf files.  Please click on the underlined item (you may have to click on 2 screens) to view the item.

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    marchador pg 2

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