The trademark Horseshoe M Brand of the Mangalarga Marchador owned by the ABCCMM.
Isabelle do Great Lakes and owner Karen Livesay. Inspected in CO.
Kate measuring Isabelle. Riding, conformation and temperament are evaluated.
Bill and Sandy Dory arriving from AB.
The Inspection and Open House in BC, Canada.
Kate measuring Valentim during inspection with Dana holding her.
Flying Oaks Valentim-Beijo with Kate Barcelos on the left and Dana Johnsen owner on the right.
Kate mounting Sapphire (sp) and Barcelos, ABCCMM at the BC event. Owned by Gena Rome.
Flying Oaks Athena and owner/rider Sandy Dory at the BC event.
Flying Oaks Zeus, MM gelding.
Igor do Lucero coming in with owner Bill Dory.
Great to have so many Marchador horses and owners come together!
Tory, MM gelding, and owner/rider Sandy Dory at the BC event. Photo by Shannon Ford.
Marchador mare Joia owned by Laurie Klassen, ridden by Kate Barcelos in SK.
All photos at the BC event by Shannon Ford, published on FACEBOOK.
Dr. Kate Barcelos was in Canada presenting her paper at an Equine Conference and stayed on to complete another ABCCMM inspection, the second one in Canada!
Dana Johnsen, USMMA Board Member at Large, organized an Open House around the event and Marchadors from Alberta and British Columbia joined in! Additional invitations and participation from people who wanted to see, meet and ride a Marchador. It looked like a great event.
Kate also visited other breeders in Colorado, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan before heading home to Brazil.
ABCCMM inspection is a prerequisite for dual ABCCMM (Brazilian) registration. It is not required for USMMA registration.
A thank you from Montana Clinic Coordinator Tresa Smith.
Obrigada Brazil, Canada, USA, Montana and Volunteers for an exceptional clinic.
The Montana Clinic was held at the Rea Ranch near Helena Montana, September 5-10 of 2013. It was the largest gathering of Mangalarga Marchador horses ever in the U.S. with 24 horses participating . Altogether 40 Marchador enthusiasts turned out to ride, to learn, to help.
Ready to ride! Montana Clinic, 2013. Photo credit Lane Coulston
The ABCCMM Brazil sent its finest riders and judges to the Montana Clinic. Kate Barcelos shared her wonderful knowledge and riding talents by giving major demonstrations and lectures on the Marchadors gaits, and with her private lessons elevated students to a new level of riding conscience. The ABCCMM flew their Director of Judges to the clinic to oversee the competition. Tiago Resende Garcia worked with Montana’s Lori Silcher on the Sela de Ouro to produce its Long Distance Ride and Functional Horse Competition. Tiago, with his judgments and sense of humor, made understanding the Marchador fun as well as informative.
The USMMA financially subsidized the clinic and made it financially feasible.
USMMA members came from Canada with flag and four riders, Laurie and Don Klassen, Dana Johnson and Karen Holman. These neighbors from the North pitched in and helped in every way possible to make the clinic work.
USMMA members came from the South , From Florida,: Brooke and Faye Little: from South Carolina Aline Greene, from Texas: Cathy Pierce and from Southern California., USMMA President Susan Gabriel. And Liz Tankersley came from Washington, D.C.. Great riders , great participants, now good friends.
USMMA members from Montana were the host committee. Montana provided Mangalarga Marchador Mounts for the Clinic. Even a non biased account would have to comment on the exceptional quality of the horses. Moreover, the Montana Committee: Lori Silcher, who coordinated the Sela de Ouro with Tiago, Eliza Frazer, Chris Nielson, Rox Rogers, Derek Brown, Dr. Tia Nelson, and Kindle McCauley worked really, really hard to make the clinic happen and succeed. As one person aptly noted, “Everyone had their oar in the water.” I might note that there was an informal Montana committee as well of attendees who found themselves not just participating but helping : Ann Damrow, Jodi, Cody Hill and Lori Connor..
Official Volunteers made the clinic run smoothly. Tom Sliter of Washington .D.C. and Kenton Rowe of Helena , Montana, came with their cameras to record the clinic for history and its participants. Lane and Linda Coulston, helped with horses, stalls sound systems and meals,. John Connor did yeomen work of stall cleaning. Peter Silcher and Ross Damrow helped Derek Brown with the arena arrangements. We also had a wonderful visitor/volunteer from Brazil, Ana Boareto who helped in every way.
These are three reference documents prepared and presented by Kate Barcelos at the 2011 MM clinic in Texas. Gaits, Bits and Dressage for the Mangalarga Marchador.
(At the 2012 MM clinic, we videotaped the lecture, so the clinic videos will be posted with the slides.)
Thank you Kate!
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The 2012 Mangalarga Marchador clinic will be held at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala FL.
We are providing lunch, dinners and a cocktail party for an all-inclusive price.
*Pricing for the clinic:
$200 Audit 3 days, no riding; all meals included.
$300 3 days Rider, bringing horse(s)
$400 3 days Rider, no horse
(*You must be a USMMA member to obtain this pricing. Join today on the membership page.)
One day non-riding audit attendance will also be available to the general public and USMMA members for a nominal fee.
THE EVENT!
Schedule: The clinic will be based on the first U.S. SELA DE OURO Ride!!!! A Brazilian tradition! Three phases of the ride & clinic include:
Friday: SELA DE OURO – 16 mile ride (everyone is encouraged to do part or all of the ride).
Saturday: CLASSROOM and ARENA WORK Evaluation of your MM horses conformation and gait. Instruction on conformation and gait and how to improve your horse’s gait.
Sunday: CLASSROOM and FUNCTIONAL TEST (Complete Horse) Instruction with your horse on different aspects of the test, culminating with a ridden test on the last day (you do not have to do any part you are not comfortable with.)
Instructors: ABCCMM (Brazilian MM association) professionals Tiago de Resende Garcia and Kate Moura da Costa Barcelos, both licensed veterinarians and judges in Brazil.
Tiago teaching the marcha gait to a class in Brasil
Tiago is the ABCCMM Director of the ENA – the National School of Judges. The ENA’s objective is to train MM judges on how to evaluate conformation, gait and functionality of the MM breed. Tiago and his team judge every sanctioned ABCCMM show in Brazil. Tiago has hosted symposiums and lectures to enlighten and inform MM breeders.
Kate riding Andante (Apple Pie de Miami) at the 2011 clinic
Kate is an ABCCMM inspector (the 1st woman) and education program director. Kate was the instructor of our 2011 MM clinic. An accomplished rider, competitor and instructor, Kate was the #2 dressage rider in South America and now uses classical dressage in preparing and training Marchador horses for many farms in Brazil.
Food: Dinners are planned at the Horse and Hound restaurant and a traditional Brazilian steakhouse, the Ipanema. Lunch will be served at the Florida Horse Park. Continental breakfast is included at most hotels in the area.
Lodging: Sleep Inn and Suites $69 per night for 2 double beds or a king. Rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Pool.
There are also several other lodging choices in the close proximity to the Florida Horse Park.
The Facility: The Florida Horse Park is a 500 acre park that offers many amenities like 156 stalls, several grass arenas, dressage arenas, cross country jumps, polo fields and miles of trails for trail or endurance riding. There are camping hookups here too.
Stalls: $25 per night, shavings $8.50
Camping: $15 for electrical hook-up
More learning or demos: We may also have special guests or performances by notable speakers from the equine world in the Ocala area on natural horsemanship, barefoot trimming, and working equitation and dressage for the gaited horse. As time permits in the schedule, we will let you know.
SEND IN YOUR CHECK NOW
TO CONNIE CLAIRE, CLINIC CHAIR. I am the USMMA member organizing the clinic. I attended the 2011 MM clinic and volunteered to have the next annual clinic in my hometown, Ocala, FL. I can use help! Please contact me to volunteer or to offer suggestions on how to make this a great event! Questions or suggestions? Please contact me too!
Please complete the documents below and mail them with your check out to Connie Claire and mail it to: 1855 SW 87th Place, Ocala, FL 34476-6710
Please mail this form with your check to: Connie Claire
1855 SW 87th Place
Ocala, FL 34476-6710
Select the Participation Level:
3 day Audit – Those persons who do not wish to ride. Participate fully, get your questions answered and learn more about the Marchador conformation and gait. Lunches and dinners included.
3 day Clinic Rider with Horse(s) – Those persons who will ride. Your pricing has been lowered to accommodate the extra expenses of bringing and boarding your horse. Please let us know if you will let other participants use your horse(s). Participate fully, get your questions answered and learn more about YOUR Marchador’s conformation and gait. Lunches and dinners included.
3 day Clinic Rider – Those persons who will ride, but who will use another member’s horse for the clinic. Participate fully, get your questions answered and learn more about the Marchador’s conformation and gait. Lunches and dinners included.
1 day Audit Non-members are invited to join us to meet the Marchador and learn more about the breed. Please indicate what day(s) you plan to attend. No food is provided.
3 day audit = $200
3 day clinic rider & horse(s) = $300
3 day clinic rider = $400
1 day audit (no meals included) = $25 Request Friday, Saturday, Sunday or all
Clinic Fee
Member Name(s)
Farm/Ranch Name:
Street:
City, St, Zip
Email:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Website Name:
Member Name(s)
Farm/Ranch Name:
Street:
City, St, Zip
Email:
Home Phone:
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Website Name:
Please list the Marchadors that you plan to bring
Okay for others to ride? Y/N
Special Needs? Please let us know and we will try to accommodate your request
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Connie Claire and Sue Current ride MMs at the 2011 Clinic
The 2012 Mangalarga Marchador clinic will be held in April at the Florida Horse Park. Go to their website: http://flhorsepark.com/ to get more information and view the world-class facilities. Stalls $20 a night. RV hook up available. First come first served.
THE PLANS SO FAR
The clinic will be based on the first U.S. SELA DE OURO Ride!!!! A Brazilian tradition! Three phases of the ride & clinic include:
SELA DE OURO – 16 mile ride (everyone is encouraged to do part or all of the ride).
CLASSROOM and ARENA WORK Evaluation of your MM horses conformation and gait. Instruction on conformation and gait and how to improve your horse’s gait.
FUNCTIONAL TEST (Complete Horse) Instruction with your horse on different aspects of the test, culminating with a ridden test on the last day (you do not have to do any part you are not comfortable with.)
We are planning to provide lunch, dinner and a cocktail party for an all -inclusive price.
Instructors: ABCCMM (Brazilian MM association) professionals Tiago de Resende Garcia and Kate Moura da Costa Barcelos, both licensed veterinarians and judges in Brazil.
Tiago teaching in Brasil at the 30th National Expo.
Tiago is the ABCCMM Director of the ENA – the National School of Judges. The ENA’sobjective is to train MM judges on how to evaluate conformation, gait and functionality of the MM breed. Tiago and his team judge every sanctioned ABCCMM show in Brazil. Tiago has hosted symposiums and lectures to enlighten and inform MM breeders.
Kate is an ABCCMM inspector (the 1st woman) and education program director. Kate was the instructor of our 2011 MM clinic. An accomplished rider, competitor and instructor, Kate was the #2 dressage rider in South America and now uses classical dressage in preparing and training Marchador horses for many farms in Brazil.
Kate riding Andante (Apple Pie de Miami) at the 2011 clinic
CONTACT ME, CONNIE CLAIRE, CLINIC CHAIR
I am the USMMA member organizing the clinic. I attended the 2011 MM clinic and volunteered to have the next annual clinic in my hometown, Ocala, FL.
I can use help! Please contact me to volunteer or to offer suggestions on how to make this a great event!
To improve our planning, just drop me a note if you plan to attend the 2012 clinic and if you intend to bring a horse(s) or not.
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Kate Barcelos, clinic instructor riding Andante (Apple Pie de Miami)
We had a great, great Mangalarga Marchador clinic hosted by Legacy Marchadors over this past weekend, April 6-10. The photo is Kate Barcelos, our Brazilian instructor riding Andante (Apple Pie de Miami) owned by Haras Lucero, TN. Kate flew in from Brazil, assisted by USMMA member Aline Greene who translated Portuguese to English for us.
Kate’s credentials were many, but a few I remember are that she was the #2 dressage rider for all of South America, she is a vet, and she is the first woman technician approved by the ABCCMM to inspect Mangalarga Marchadors in gait and conformation.
We had classroom and riding time, learning with participants from FL, SC, TN, OK, AZ, TX, OR, IN, VA, NC, MO! It was a success on so many levels! Thank you Colin and Megan for all your hard work. And thank you to Bill and Sandy, Rick and Karin for bringing additional Marchadors to ride.
The next MM clinic is already being discussed for March 2012 in Ocala, FL. We hope to see you there!
