Photos submitted by the owners and breeders. Only some are shown here. At Saint Horse, photographer was Robyn Baker Foster. Thank you for sharing

The second 2026 ABCCMM inspection took place in Tennessee, South Carolina and Florida, starting late May and running into June.

2026 is a banner year for the Mangalarga Marchador breed, with many new foals adding to our population. 26 foals and horses were inspected by Dr. George Vilar, from the ABCCMM.

The journey to full registration of a Mangalarga Marchador is an exhilarating process, with a rigorous two stage inspection system mandated by the ABCCMM. The process helps to safeguard the MM breed standard. The first “provisional” happens at an early age and checks for genetic defects that would make the foal not eligible for registration. It continues by documenting unique markings and whorls, collecting DNA for parental verification, and microchipping the young foal —an essential foundation for its future. The foal gets recorded in the ABCCMM provisional book. The book for foals is 1 for males and 2 for female.

As we move forward, the second “definitive” inspection takes place after the horse turns three and has undergone training under saddle. This stage is where the true potential of each horse is assessed, as they are evaluated through both ridden and conformation tests, all aligned with the Mangalarga Marchador breed standards. Stallions need a higher score than mares to enter the breeding books. The books for breeding animals is 5 for stallions and 6 for mares. Geldings can be inspected, needing a lower score than a breeding animal to pass, but their book is C – for castrado. When the horse passes, the final step is to brand the horse with the trademarked ABCCMM horseshoe M brand.

This inspection process fosters an environment of learning and camaraderie among breeders and owners. We encourage you to attend an inspection happening in your area!

Here are the farms that participated in this inspection:

• Daisy’s Folly, TN
• CC Bellandi, FL
• Paraiso das Palmeiras, FL
• Family Silva’s, FL
• Vovo Pedrinho, FL
• Manna do Ceu. SC
• Monarch Marchadors, SC
• Saint Horse, SC
• Vovo Pedrinho, SC

Congratulations to all! The photos are fabulous! Dr. George was impressed with the quality and the preparation of the foals and the riding horses.