U.S. Mangalarga Marchador Association (USMMA)

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  • USMMA Website Problems

    Recently, our website server crashed taking our site down with it.   We are back and running, but some pages are still not working correctly.   We are aware there are issues and we will be working to correct all the problems next week.

    Pages not working:

    • Pedigree Look-up
    • Member Sign-up and Pay via Paypal
    • Photo Galleries
    • Interactive Event Calendar and Sign-Up

    Posts not working

    • All posts with pictures or files lost the connection to the attachment.  The pictures are still there, but need to be re-linked to the post.

    Thank you so much for your understanding and patience!

  • Discover Horses now lists the Marchador breed!

    Discover Horses listed the Marchador breed on their website as of last night, with the new website. Great!  Visit their website: www.discoverhorses.com and look up breeds.

  • Cowgirl Magazine Cover

    Tabatinga Monitor makes the cover of Cowgirl Magazine in January!   Tresa Smith’s Lazy T Ranch and her Mangalarga Marchadors served as models for a photo shoot.  Montana Dreamweaver, a fashion designer won the coveted spot.

  • 2011 Calendars Now on Sale!

    Flying Oaks Windsmoke was the calendar covergirl for 2011!

    ORDER NOW for holiday gift-giving! The 2011 Marchador calendars are here! 12 months of beautiful Mangalarga Marchador horses. You don’t need to be a member to purchase!

    Calendars are priced at $15 each unless you buy 10 or more.  Shipping and handling is $5 for 1-2 and $10 for 3 -18 calendars.

    • 1 calendar $15 plus $5 S&H = $20
    • 2 calendars $30 plus $5 S&H = $35
    • 3 calendars $45 plus $10 S&H = $55
    • 9 calendars $135 +$10 S& H = $145
    • 10 calendars are priced at $12 per calendar so, 10 calendars $120 plus $10 S&H = $130

    Orders before December 17th (with payment) will be shipped priority mail by December 18th.  Please send a check to the USMMA Treasurer,  Eliza Frazer.

    Happy Holidays!

  • Find us now on Twitter and Facebook!

    More up-to-the minute news! More photos of beautiful Marchador horses!  A chance to meet friends of Mangalarga Marchadors and share information.   Look up United States Mangalarga Marchador Association OR just search on Marchador. You’ll find us!

  • 2010 USMMA Board Elected

    USMMA Elections were held in September for a new Board of Directors in 2010. Board Member positions are four years. Many of the existing Board Members returned for another term. The new Board is as follows:

    • John J. Kelley, Summerwind Marchadors – President
    • Susann Gabriel, Dreamcatcher Ranch – Vice President
    • Tresa V. Smith, Lazy T Ranch – Secretary
    • Eliza Frazer – Treasurer
    • Bill Kambic – Haras Lucero, Board Member at Large
    • Lori Silcher – 4 Seasons Marchadores, Board Member at Large
    • Signa Strom, Yankee River Sport Horses, Board Member at Large

    The election was held in September to allow new Board Members to participate in the November 1st Budgeting Meeting.

    Congratulations to all!

  • 2008 Calendars Ready for Purchase

    Cafundo Monalisa

    Get a beautiful 2008 Mangalarga Marchador calendar! Contact Lori Silcher today as quantities are limited. Email Lori at silcher@montana.com. The cost is $20 for one calendar which includes shipping and handling. The cover is Cafundo Monalisa, photo shown with this message.

  • USMMA Board Meetings Schedule

    The 2007 Board Meetings will be held on April 1, August 1 and November 1 this year.  In future years, three dates will also be set for a spring, summer and fall meeting.

    Copies of the agenda and the minutes of each meeting will be emailed to all USMMA members.  To request a copy, please contact us.

  • DNA Standard

    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.