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The Mangalarga Marchador averages between 14.2 and 16 hands in height and weighs
between 850 and 1100 lbs. Although grays predominate, chestnut, black, bay,
buckskin, palomino and paint horses are also present.
The Mangalarga Marchador is very versatile. As with many Spanish breeds they are
good cattle horses. They are known for setting the Guinness Book of World
Records endurance ride of 8,694 miles in 1994. A perfect trail horse, they
could also excel in other disciplines that require agility, stamina, speed and
a sound mind.
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LEFT: Brauna Libertas working cattle with owner Tresa
Smith, Lazy T Ranch, Montana. Picture by Keith Grahm
MIDDLE: Seamus da Boa Fe, Summerwind Marchadors, Arizona, Picture by Trish
Slack.
RIGHT: Haras Itajoana, Brazil showing their new colors, including pintos. |
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Training of this breed is facilitated by its intelligence, and uses for the
breed are unlimited. In work with cattle, in sports, in Brazilian functional
trials, or in cross-country horsemanship, the Marchador is outstanding and is
obtaining excellent results in comparison to other breeds. This breed is
extremely docile and is commonly mounted by children.
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