We are a private ranch dedicated to establishing the Marchador breed in the U.S. With only 200 horses in North America today, we are proud to have been one of the early importers of these great animals. Initially buying for breeding, we selected the best mares we could find and imported them in foal to top Brazilian stallions. We believe strong genetics matter, so we researched bloodlines (in Portuguese) for years and made sure we saw foal crops of our selected horses, not just the horse alone.
Summerwind (SW) strives to promote this unique and quality breed in several ways.
Our SW FUTURE FOALS. For our friends and fellow Mangalarga Marchador enthusiasts, we accept reservations to produce a foal from your selection of OUR BEST horses here in the U.S. (from Summerwind or a Sponsored SW breeder). In 2011, we will add Brasilian champions to our offering, importing frozen semen for the pairings with our mares. We offer to finish our SW FUTURE FOALS in your discipline (after age 3) or find an adult horse if waiting is not an option. For four years, we have dedicated 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 several Marchador bloodlines for distinctive and exquisite combinations. Summerwind horses have breathtaking conformation, fantastic movement and outstanding temperaments.
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. Since then, we have met many more fine breeders who share a common passion for breeding GREAT Marchador horses. The Brazilian breeders are happy to share their knowledge and their passion for this breed.
A side benefit of owning a rare breed is the camaraderie among the other Marchador owners and breeders. We have made so many friends through the Mangalarga Marchador! It is thanks to our good friends, Cristiana Guerra and Tresa Smith that we were originally introduced to some of the best breeders in Brazil. Tresa became like a member of the family. Her Marchadors are pure Tabatinga bloodlines and come highly recommended by Summerwind.
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! Summerwind horses can be found in more than 10 states and Canada.
We would love to introduce you to this truly timeless and special breed. Please contact us 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