Awards & programs

Luminosa da Joatinga in a FL show

Program # 1  SHOW SUBSIDY

In order to encourage members to demonstrate the versatility of the Mangalarga Marchador, the USMMA has a Show Subsidy Award Program.

Any member of the association is eligible to apply.  
Show Subsidy Program Goals:

  • To promote the Marchador in different geographical areas of North America
  • To showcase the Marchador in different types of events
  • To showcase well-trained, well-gaited Marchadors ridden by owners, breeders or professional trainers

You may apply as often as you want, but each member is limited to one award per calendar year. Decisions based solely on submissions received according to the program goals above.

You may fill out this form on-line or print and mail to:  USMMA Office, 28150 N Alma School Pkwy, Ste 103 PMB 682, Scottsdale, AZ 85262.

Application form:

Program Administrator: Open position.  If you are interested in filling this USMMA position, please contact the USMMA President, Jeff Bosley.   Email is paboz24@gmail.com

Program # 2 BREED AWARD PROGRAMS

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We are sponsoring award programs in conjunction with various equine associations such as the American Endurance Riders Conference (AERC) and the U.S.A. Working Equitation Association (USAWE).

Current Partner Organizations

  1. AERC
  2. USAWE

These are USMMA BEST OF BREED prizes and ribbons awarded to the best performing Marchadors in that discipline.   Awards only to USMMA members and USMMA registered Marchador horses.

We are looking to add more discipline, so if your sport tracks mileage or points by breed, we would love to add them!   Please contact Lynn Kelley, USMMA Treasurer or the USMMA to get started in your sport.  Emails to usmmarchador@gmail.com

Show Subsidy Award Form

Program Goals:

  • To promote the Marchador in different geographical areas of North America
  • To showcase the Marchador in different types of events
  • To showcase well-trained, well-gaited Marchadors ridden by owners, breeders or professional trainers

Application Deadlines   March 1, June 1, September 1.  If money is still available after September 1, we will continue to approve applications.

You may apply as often as you want, but each member is limited to one award per calendar year.   Decisions based solely on submissions received according to the program goals above.

Program Administrator:  Laurie Klassen, USMMA member.

You may fill out this form on-line or print and mail to:   Laurie Klassen, 9 Rolling Hills Lane, Casa Rio, SK Canada S7T 1B8

Application form:

Show Subsidy Award

Application for USMMA award - up to $250.

Program # 3 USMMA VIRTUAL COMPETITION 

Prizes and Awards are also given for the top Marchadors in our virtual competitions.   These competitions are held every quarter and offer fun, diversity with no travel!   

Our first competition started March 1, 2021.  Click here to see check on the current competition running!

MM VIRTUAL COMPETITION March – May