The first offspring were called Sublime horses. The most important client of Senior Junqueria were the owners of the Mangalarga Farm in the state of Rio de Janeiro who acquired breeding stock and awakened interest among local ranchers. The horses smooth, cadenced and rhythmic gait, the marcha, contributed to the second name the Mangalarga Marchador was created. The first association for the Mangalarga Marchador horse was founded in 1949 to set standards in confirmation, disposition, and gait. The horse stands between 14.2 and 16 hands, weighing around 1,000 pounds.
Most colors are represented in the breed, predominant are greys, bays, and chestnuts.
As all Spanish horse breeds the Mangalarga Marchador is intelligent, regal and docile with an undying stamina. Rigorous tests including cross country, endurance, reining, and gait classed insure the breeding of excellent stock. Natural gaits are the walk, the marchs, and the canter. There are two different marcha types. Which one is superior is subject to personal preference.