One measure of greatness is Brasil’s ELITE book – a registry of National Champion Marchadors who also produced National Champions. Parents and grandparents that are ELITE champions matter the most. Further back in the pedigree, it becomes less of an indicator.
The ELITE book is not the only measure of quality however. Some Marchador breeders prefer not to show their horses, but to prove them in other ways — like cavalgadas, sports, cattle and ranch work etc.
Elite Book Horses in Valentim’s pedigree:
Sire’s side – Ator Fazenda Zouga
- Netuno A.J.
- Abaiba Gim
- 442 Marengo da Tosana – ELITE BOOK 8 (SUPER ELITE)
- Abaiba Querenca
- Abaiba Marengo
Dam’s side – Gavea do Campo Real
- Abaiba Marengo