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SW Marchador segment airs on HRTV!

Airing on HRTV on Christmas day was a segment about the Mangalarga Marchador!   We have copies of the TV show available if you would like a copy of the show.

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An overview of the Mangalarga Marchador horse and 2 of the early importers of the Marchador to the U.S. – Flying Oaks Ranch, Oklahoma and Summerwind Marchadors, Arizona.  Produced by HorseFlicks. 

Want to Keep Learning? – Saddle and Stirrups article

Saddle and Stirrups – Issue 33. Christmas edition!

Please click on the pictures below to view larger to read the article!  Also available on your ipad!

 
You can also view other Saddle and Stirrups issues where the Marchador is featured!

Subscribe to this innovative ipad magazine today!  Filled with great information, photos and videos.  The Mangalarga Marchador will be featured often.

You can order from itunes or by visiting their website

December 2013 Photos – Marchador FEST Brasil!

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SW November photos

Not too many photos in November – a bad month.  A very high fever illness brought back from a QH show swept the barn and even our somewhat isolated Marchadors fell ill.    It was horrid and long,  but everyone kept eating and drinking so that was positive.

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Marchador Saddle Pad

The Horseshoe M brand is the recognized symbol for the Mangalarga Marchador world-wide.   The brand is applied by the ABCCMM (Brazilian association) on all Marchadors that pass inspection.

 

 

 

Dana of Nicker’s Saddlery is making a new saddle pad with the Marchador M brand logo prominently, yet elegantly displayed.

The Marchador Saddle Pad will be made similar. This is the FIRST prototype! Since then, we have rounded the swallow-tail edge.

 

The pad has a core of waffle weave material. The pad construction is very breathable and high quality materials, suitable for any saddle, including treeless.    There is a zipper  in a strategically placed location  to allow shims if needed.  The wear guard is synthetic, so it washes well.

Saddle pads will come in a choice of colors eventually.   However, this early in production, we are offering just black and white.  The M brand logo will be in the traditional RE

Pre-order yours today!   Pricing will be right around $200.