There are approximately 10,000 Noriker horses in Austria and the breeding area has more than 4,600 registered mares and 200 stallions
characteristics are evaluated.
A Montanan by birth, Tia has been a full-time professional farrier since 1980. In 1995 she made the decision to enhance her love of, and service to, animals by entering veterinary school. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1999 with her degree at 38 years of age and proceeded to open a practice in 2003. The business thrived and soon outgrew its efficient facility. In 2011 she purchased Valley Veterinary Service in Helena, MT. Recently, she sold the practice in order to spend more time with her beloved Marchadors and focus on the breeding program.
Tia’s love affair with the magnificent Mangalarga Marchadors began in 2001 when she accompanied her friend Tresa Smith on a trip to Brazil during which Tressa was intending to import three impregnated Marchadors to Montana. During that trip, Tia rode over 150 horses and was completely hooked on the breed.