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It’s not coincidence that mental health programs around the world have independently reached the same conclusion: something happens when humans spend time near horses that doesn’t happen with...
For a long time, attributing “emotional intelligence” to a horse sounded like anthropomorphism — a projection of human qualities onto an animal that couldn’t genuinely possess them. The...
Some horse breeds stop conversations. The Mangalarga Marchador is one of them — not because of speed or size, but because of the way it moves. Its smooth,...
There are moments in riding that change everything. For many riders, the first time on a well-gaited Mangalarga Marchador is exactly that. You can read about a smooth...
Some horse breeds exist because someone needed a faster horse. Others because they needed a stronger one. The Mangalarga Marchador exists because, in the early 19th century, on...
One of the first questions anyone asks when entering the world of the Mangalarga Marchador is this: “What’s the difference between marcha batida and marcha picada?” The question...
The first question most people ask when they fall for the breed is: how much does a Mangalarga Marchador cost? The direct answer is that prices vary enormously....
Some horses you ride with technique. Some horses you have a conversation with. The Mangalarga Marchador’s temperament places the breed firmly in the second category. Breeders and riders...
One of the first things that strikes visitors at a Mangalarga Marchador show is the variety of colors in the lineup. Grey horses in different tones, chestnuts ranging...
Buying a first Mangalarga Marchador is a decision that many people take months — sometimes years — to make. And when the moment arrives, the volume of available...
