We are breeders, importers, exporters and passionate enthusiasts for the Mangalarga Marchador breed and the natural methods for raising horses, training and hoof care.
We are a private ranch dedicated to establishing the Marchador breed in the U.S. With fewer than 200 horses in North America today, we are proud to have been one of the early importers of these great animals. Dr. Olavo Monteiro (who also helped introduce MMs in Germany) has been a great mentor in Brazil introducing us to his horses, his friends and his vet and MM judge, Dr. Jose Eduardo Teves. With Jose Eduardo, we have spent some of the best weeks of our lives, riding, talking and living horses in that wonderful country that is Brazil.
We strive to promote this unique and quality breed in several ways.
Our SW FUTURE FOALS. For a limited few, select buyers, we will produce a foal from your selection of OUR BEST horses here in the U.S. (from Summerwind or a Sponsored SW breeder)For selected, approved buyers, we offer to find or create a finished adult horse in your discipline within our network. (up to a year wait time). Our efforts to improve the Marchador breed's numbers and diversity here in North America by working to import frozen semen from proven Brasilian champion stallions. Summerwind sponsors new MM breeders and riders who meet our standards for excellence. We invite people to our ranch to meet the Marchador!
We own and represent the finest Brazilian heritage from the ELITE book of champions. Each of our MM horses was hand selected and is foundation quality. They have passed the rigorous inspection of the ABCCMM (Brazilian association) and have been approved for breeding. Our FUTURE FOAL offering blends Favacho, Tabatinga and Herdade blood for an exquisite combination. Summerwind foals have Herdade beauty with Favacho/Tabatinga body and bone and smooth gaits from both lines.
After we retired and moved west, we discovered the Marchador, fell in love and began this new venture. We have met so many friends through the Mangalarga Marchador! It is thanks to our good friend Tresa Smith of Montana Marchadors that we got introduced and received by some of the best breeders in Brazil, including the legendary horseman, Raul Junquiera of the Tabatinga line. The Brazilian breeders are happy to share their knowledge and their passion for this horse.
And so, we are happy to follow their example -- sharing our knowledge and making good friends. We have succeeded in matching many Marchador horses to wonderful owners in new states and countries. The word is spreading!
We would love to introduce you to this truly timeless and special breed. Please call for more information or visit us if you are in the Scottsdale or Pagosa Springs area.
Come meet Brazil's National Horse and share our passion!
John and Lynn Kelley