March 2009 President’S Message by Tresa Smith the Brazilians Described the by Boundaries
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March 2009 President’s Message By Tresa Smith The Brazilians described the by boundaries. “Focus on the Future” is the Mangalarga Marchador as the theme for our April 2009 board “Horse without Frontiers”. We of Directors Meeting. We want have proved this geographically We, their owners and admirers, to hear from you on what you by bringing them from the must follow their lead. So it is think our future should be. E- with this in mind I ask you to Inside this issue: “Deep South” to the “Far mail me with your ideas lazy- North.” In 2003 my two Brazil- think big and innovatively about [email protected] I look forward ian Marchador mares, Pupila , what the future of this breed to your input. President’s Message 1 Brauna and I attended the and the USMMA should be. USMMA President Tresa Smith Spruce Meadows Breeds of the Photo Tip of the Month/ Contest 1 World Show in Calgary, Canada. Member News 2 This was the farthest North the Marchadors had been on any Note from Rancho de los Cielos 3 continent and subsequently merited a TV interview with the Italian Villa for Rent 3 local station. (Now years later Color Genetics - Breeding for Roan 4 we even have Marchadors who are Canadian citizens.) Mangalarga Marchadors at the 4
Three Phase Event 5 However, “The Horse Without
2010 World Equestrian Games 5 Frontiers”, really does not refer to geography. It means their This Months Google Search 5 versatility to do just about eve- rything horses can do— About Our Organization 6 dressage, trail riding, endur- ance, jumping, working cattle, Submission Guidelines 6 polo, mounted archery, mounted shooting. The list Upcoming Events - Calendar 6 goes on and on. Clearly, the President Tresa Smith's Brazilian Mangalarga Marchadors, Pupila de Itajoana and Marchador is not constrained Brauna Libertas , being interviewed by Canadian television at Spruce Meadows, Horse Normals Calgary, 2003.
Knowing whether your horse is sick or not can often be a guessing game, but Photo Tip of the Month and Member Photo Contest! the following norms can help determine Contest! if it’s time to call the vet. • • Show off Fill the entire view finder Choose an overcast day to Pulse Rate 30 - 40 BPM your Marcha- with your horse -- get as eliminate harsh shadows, dor and improve your picture close as you can without and avoid early morning or Respiratory Rate 12 - 20 BPM taking skills! cutting off feet, nose, ears, late afternoon pictures
Temperature 99.5 - 101.5°F Did you know that it can take up or tail. Most people stand when shadows are long. too far away and leave too to 100 pictures to get just 1 Use these tips to practice taking Capillary Refill Time < 2 seconds much empty space around good one? Although taking a lot candid or conformation shots of their subject of photos improves your your horses and send in the chances of getting something • Toss something in the air results. I’ll publish the best
decent, there are a few other to get your horse’s atten- photo in the May newsletter. things you can do to improve tion and capture his very Submit photos as .jpg or .GIFF your chances as well: best expression to [email protected] Page 2 MM Good News
Member News
Signa Strom (PA) and Mike well received. Her stallions, April 16, 17, 18, 19 we will be Stachelek (MD) met at the Frevo do Camaq and Jordao do at the Florida Horse Park for a Maryland Horse World Expo and Pass Fino, as well as gelding, breed demo and a mounted have plans to ride their Marcha- Folego do Lucero and mare, archery demo. The MMs will be dors together in the Spring. Esthitoque do Premier, perform joined by other breeds and we the mounted archery. will have a minimum of 6 arch- ers for 3 times a day for 3 days. May 22, 23, 24 we appear at Anyone wanting to see this spe- Sandy Smith (WA) has Beetho- the Primitive Archer Festival in cial demonstration should plan ven do Summerwind in training Hood River, OR. There we will to attend. Mounted Archers of Beethoven do Summerwind with owner and is ecstatic about how use our MM's and other breeds America should know by then if Sandy Smith, WA quickly he is learning. Side in 6 demos of mounted archery they are going to be included in pass, barking dogs, trail lasting 1-2 hours at each ap- the 2010 Equestrian Games in rides…..he’s taking it all in pearance. stride! Lexington, KY. You may check June 27 & 28 will see us in their web site at Puyallup, WA, at the Celebrate mountedarcherypezco.com the Horse festival. This is a Lynn Kelley (AZ) has a new web- site for the Future Foal Program nonprofit expo designed to -- www.futurefoal.com, and is benefit various horse rescue Rox Rogers (MT) is focusing on now offering a breeding spon- organizations. We will do breed dressage and reigning with her sorship program as well -- see and mounted archery demos as Marchador Bambino de Ita- summerwindmarchadors.com well as joining the Seattle joana and is enjoying every Knights for a War Horse Chal- moment! Bambino de Itajoana with trainer Fidel for more information. Owned by Rox Rogers, MT lenge.
Susan and Holm Neumann (OR) Carol Long of Marchador Manor have the following news: Share your news! (FL) is expecting 2 more MM World Equestrian Games --- babies this spring. One out of Have you met another MM Sept/Oct 2010. Cascade Mar- Ibiza da Boa Fe is due momen- owner? Are you using MMs as chadors and Mounted Archery tarily and one out of Erva de lesson horses? Have you en- Center has made application to Tesouro in April. All of the foals tered your MM in a recent or appear at the Games as a are by Frevo da Camaq. Bella upcoming competition? Do you demo sport and breed profile. Duquesa is now 4 months old think your MM is simply the We should hear by late March with a spectacular marcha. At perfect horse for his job? Have or early April if we were ap- this time she is a buckskin but you attended a clinic that you proved. If so, this will be a huge could go to grey. She is for sale. thought was valuable? Please, Lukas Novotny on Jordao do Passo Fino undertaking and we would wel- tell us about it! come any and all help. We Aja Bajoni do Premier is going would present demonstrations to a Brazilian trainer, Volnee Submit your news, thoughts, of mounted archery, possible Rodriguez, March 1 for natural pictures, and updates at any international competition and horsemanship training as a 2 time, day or night, and I’ll make breed demo of the MMs. year old colt. He is for sale, sure they get included in an buckskin by Batuque de Mi- upcoming newsletter. April 17, 18, 19 we travel to ami and a beautiful mover who Ocala, FLFL, to assist Carol Long will be picada under saddle. in presenting the MM breed at Esthitique will follow him for the Ocala Horse Park as well as saddle training with Volnee in a mounted archery demo. I will April. She is a sabino chestnut, have pics for the next newslet- picada, full sister to Aja and is Marchwind Aitana (born Oct. 2008) ter. Carol did a similar demo also for sale. Owned by Lois March, GA last November and it was very March 2009 Page 3
A Note from Theresa of Rancho de los Cielos Dear Signa, congratulations Marchadors for their job as (Congratulations Mike and on your new horse and your the ultimate in equine all- Kris Wilson, of California, new job [as editor of the terrain vehicles (compared and Michael Strachelek of newsletter]. I knew Azhena to some of the "hotter" and Maryland, respec- when she was still at Lynn spookier gaited horses we tively!) We've also taken a Kelley's; a wonderful mare. used to breed.) 5 year old batida broodmare (Chocolate Amargo do Without cutting any corners Lucero) and a coming 3 year Jacob and I are Rancho de or rushing progress, we are old colt (Zorro de los Cielos) los Cielos, in Riverside, finding really rapid pro- from long reins to carrying a La Paz Jivago - first frozen semen foal born CA. The last newsletter gress in getting our young rider. The mare is now out in 2008, first frozen embryo using frozen contained information from horses under saddle and semen in 2008. Both times the mare was on the trail. The colt will not Mike Stachelek who now out on the trail. Jacob does Bossa Nova de Miami have more than light drills owns one of the Marchador the training, with the help of for 10-20 minutes a day Frozen Semen: Summerwind Marchadors babies we raised and our trainer protégé, Jaime. At Stud: Sunset Marchadors under saddle in the arena trained. This month we’d Jacob, especially, was con- until he turns 3 years, but like to acknowledge and gratulated for his skills he's already thrilled us congratulate Mike and Kris in eliciting and reinforcing by showing us a beautiful Wilson of Nuevo, California, gait in young horses by picada under saddle in addi- who purchased Carmel do Getullio, when he came out tion to his natural choice of Lucero after we trained her from Brazil to inspect our a centered batida at liberty. for the trail. She is a beauti- horses last summer. ful picada chestnut who We invite anyone interested In the last 3 months, we should deliver a foal by to arrange to spend some have discharged a finished Ninja de Sao Joaquim, our time with us. And we now 4 year old picada mare stallion, this spring. have a finished guest house (Carmel do Lucero) and a to make visiting even eas- We would like everyone to well-started 3 year old Marchwind Damon ier! At Stud: Marchwind Marchadors know how happy we have picada mare (Dancerino do been in preparing young Lucero) to their new owners Thanks, Theresa
Improving Your Herd: Access to Frozen Semen from Brazilian Studs is Looking Bright!
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Color Genetics: Breeding for Roan By Dr. Tia Nelson, DVM “Doc, last year my mare was “She was bred to that new stud I explained this to Jim. He de- confirmed pregnant at 30 days I brought home last year,” said cided not to breed the mare and now I don’t think she looks Jim. “He’s Hancock bred and a back to the roan stallion, opting pregnant. Could she have pretty dark bay roan. There are instead for a blood bay for her aborted without us knowing six foals of his in the upper pad- mate this year. She has a 50- about it?” Jim raises good dock so I know he can get 50 chance of producing a roan American Quarter Horses and mares bred. Dang, I was hoping foal for Jim, but a much greater has some outstanding blood- this mare would have a roan statistical likelihood of produc- lines. Losing a pregnancy in foal like him.” I groaned in- ing a live foal than if she’s bred this Hancock bred, blue roan wardly. back to the roan. With the mare was a big concern. My roan stallion, Jim will be able to
medical records showed that produce more roans than with- she was ultrasounded to check Breeding roans to roans does out him, but he will never pro- for pregnancy at 30 days post not guarantee a roan foal. The duce a roan that “breeds true”, Breeding roans to breeding supporting Jim’s state- genetics that produce the roan meaning that the horse will ment. Now, nearly 9 months color is a heterozygous condi- always produce a roan foal. roans does not later, she should be in an ad- tion, requiring the combined
guarantee a roan vanced state of pregnancy. effects a dominant and reces- Later that day I arrived at Jim’s sive pair of alleles. When a foal. place to check the mare. She roan (regardless of whether it is Dr. Tia Nelson, DVM is a Marchador looked like she was ready to a red, blue, strawberry, bay or owner and apprentice ABCCMM start training, and definitely not black roan) is bred to another Marchador Technician (inspector). pregnant. roan, there are three possible She runs a full time veterinary prac- genetic outcomes: 25% of the tice in the beautiful state of Mon-
foals from this type of mating tana. “Sometimes these young mares will be solid colored horses; If you have questions for Dr. Tia, can hide a pregnancy,” I offered 50% will be roan, and 25% will she can be reached by email at: hopefully. I carefully palpated suffer early embryonic death. If [email protected] the mare. She was definitely a roan is bred to a solid colored
not pregnant and, in fact, had a horse, the offspring ratio will be 35 millimeter follicle growing on 50% roan and 50% solid result- her left ovary. She would likely ing in a better foal numbers. be in a standing heat in the
next 2 days.
Mangalarga Marchador represented at Equine Affaire in Ohio
A breed booth has been se- first contest of this nature -- so promote the breed, please con- cured at the Equine Affaire in wish them luck! tact Signa Strom at Columbus, Ohio this year. Our [email protected]. Lynn and John Kelley will also breed demonstration is sched- be making an appearance to If you’re in the area stop by and uled for Friday, April 3rd at assist with the booth and say hello, or watch our MMs in 5:15PM and will include horses events on Friday and Saturday. action during the Breed Demo owned by Signa Strom and Bill and Extreme Cowboy Race. and Sandy Kambic. If you would like to volunteer to help man the booth or if you View video of Craig Cameron’s Signa will also be competing in have pictures of your MM in Extreme Cowboy Race on the Extreme Cowboy Race on action that could be used to www.horsecity.com Azenha de Maripa. This is their March 2009 Page 5
Three Phase Event A One of A Kind Combined Versatility Event For Gaited Horses Lynn Kelley was recently con- which demands stamina and For more information, videos, tacted by Kristy Wehmeyer from willingness to meet field chal- and registration forms, visit Three Phase Event. This two lenges for the beginner novice, their website at: day event provides a competi- novice and training level divi- www.threephaseevent.org tive venue for all gaited breeds sion riders. “ that is similar in concept to
Three Day Eventing. If you’ve been wondering what
you can do with your Marcha- “The Three Phase Event for dor, this is just one more exam- gaited horses is an equine ver- ple of the opportunities that satility event for seasoned trail exist. and show horses that do not Photo from Brazil trail ride with John Kelley, jump, but demonstrate their Lynn Kelley, Tresa Smith Getulio Vieira, versatility in dressage, a set riding national champion mares at Haras This year the event will be held stadium obstacle course and a Elfar. December 2008 April 18 - 19 in Winchester, KY. 3 to 5 mile cross country course
World Equestrian Games 2010
As you may have seen in Mem- This is a HUGE undertaking and event not to be missed….so bers News , Cascade Marcha- phenomenal opportunity to don’t -- start planning to attend dors and Mounted Archery Cen- promote the Mangalarga Mar- now! ter have applied to be consid- chador. Many horses, riders, FEI World Equestrian Games ered for demo sport and breed and helpers will be needed to www.alltechfeigames.com profile during the 2010 games make this run smoothly, so to be held in Kentucky. Al- please consider contacting though it may feel like 2010 is Susan to volunteer your help, a long way off, there are only your horses, or both. To volunteer, contact Susan at: Amadeus do Summerwind owned by Kristy 570 days (as of this writing) [email protected] This is the first time that the and Dave Everson, AZ until the event, and if the appli- World Equestrian Games have cation is accepted planning will come to the US and will be need to begin right away.
This Months Google Search: Dancing with Horses
Here are some interesting links Books, Articles and videos by The Carolyn Resnick Method that came up for this particular Klaus Hempfling Carolyn focuses on building search term in Google: Klaus looks at the relationship positive relationships between between rider and horse and horse and rider using specific The Equus Project how to build trust and confi- trust building activities. Carolyn An exquisite and artistic website dence in each. Check out his offers workshops, DVDs, and focused on matching dancers website, YouTube videos, and more. with horses and riders for one this introductory article. of a kind theatrical perform- www.dancewithhorses.com ances. Elba Cruzalta, owned by Keith Mosing, TX, www.hempfling.com/ doing "dances with horses" with Lynn
hippson_article_series.pdf Kelley, Summerwind www.dancingwithhorses.org About Our Organization
The USMMA is dedicated to the Marchador breed in Amer- ica by providing information and assistance in all areas to current and future owners of these wonderful horses.
The United States Mangalarga Marchador in America (USMMA) provides an official information site for all Ameri- can Mangalarga Marchador horses, owners and breeders. The USMMA is affiliated with the Associacao Brasileira dos Criadores do Cavalo Mangalarga Marchador (ABCCMM), the Brazilian organization founded to preserve, regulate and register the unique bloodlines of this magnificent breed. Mangalarga Marchadors must pass rigid standards for conformation, gait, performance and endurance. In many cases, the horses maintain registry in Brazil. In many cases, the horses in the U.S. maintain dual registry with the ABCCMM in Brazil. If you would like to join the association, there is a membership application form on the USMMA website, or USMMA you can contact us at [email protected] . 10487 E Rising Sun Drive Scottsdale , AZ 85262 (480) 595 2559 [email protected]
President, Tresa Smith V. President, Susan Neumann Upcoming Events that include the Marchador Secretary, Susan Gabriel Treasurer, Eliza Frazer MARCH 2009 APRIL 2009 Registrar, Lynn Kelley March 21 April 22----5555 Fiesta of the Spanish Horse Equine Affaire Public Relations, Lori Silcher Buckeye, AZ Columbus, OH www.equineaffaire.com/ohio/ Board Member at Large, Bill Kambic index.html Editor, Signa Strom April 16 --- 19 Festival of the Horse EMAIL Stories and News to Ocala, FL [email protected] www.flhorsepark.com April 18 --- 19 Three Phase Event We are on the web at http://usmarchador.com. Winchester, KY www.threephaseevent.org
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