Tia’s first Marchador was Chico, which she acquired from Tresa Smith. Chico, who is now 14, sired Bethany Vista da Serra (now 12) who is the herd matriarch. Today, there are 29 Marchadors on the ranch, including six new arrivals this spring. They are expecting two more foals by the end of the summer, as well. Of the 29 horses, 13 of them are dually, and definitively registered with the ABCCMM and the USMMA, resulting in the largest number of such registrations by a single owner in North America. The younger stock are “provisionally” registered with the ABCCMM and seven of those will be offered for definitive registration this coming August during a Cavalgada hosted by the Vista da Serra Ranch.
Tia hopes to bring a heightened level of awareness in the U.S. and the rest of North America to the Marchador breed.
Because of their calm demeanor and intelligence, Marchadors are well- suited for cattle ranch work, and offer a smooth, comfortable ride. They also make excellent trail horses and are a perfect fit for endurance activities. Eventually, the ranch will be outfitted to provide overnight accommodations and a full-immersion Marchador experience including educational opportunities and recreational trail rides. That’s just one more good reason to visit Montana. See the Mangalarga Marchadors up close in Montana’s beauty.
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