Donate Items for Our Annual Auction Fundraiser
The ATAA seeks donated items like saddle pads, artwork, and stallion breedings for its annual auction fundraiser supporting the rare breed.
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Akhal‑Teke Association of America
Ancient Heritage,
Modern Versatility.
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Akhal‑Teke — the golden horse of the Karakum, bred for endurance and brilliance for over three thousand years.
Become a Member Join the community preserving the breed in North America. Register a Horse ATAA and VNIIK dual registration, DNA testing, and transfers. Teke News Results, foals, awards, and association news since 2012. Find a Farm Member farms and breeders across the continent. Discover the Breed History, standard, colors, bloodlines, and more. Virtual Show Compete from anywhere in the ATAA Virtual Show Series.
The Golden Horse
A breed older than empires
From the oases of Turkmenistan, the Akhal‑Teke carried its riders across the Karakum desert on speed, stamina, and an unbreakable bond with its people. Celebrated for the metallic sheen of its coat and counted among the world's rarest breeds, it excels today in dressage, eventing, endurance, and the show ring.
The ATAA maintains the North American registry in cooperation with VNIIK, the international studbook authority — safeguarding bloodlines that reach back to the steeds of antiquity.
The Latest
News from the herd
Join us at the 2025 ATAA Annual Conference!
The 2025 ATAA Annual General Meeting will be held in Venice, Florida, with the schedule of conference events shared in the post.
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Happy Holidays from the ATAA!
Holiday greetings from the ATAA inviting members to share how they celebrate with their Akhal-Tekes on the Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Summer ATAA Newsletter: We Want to Hear From You!
The ATAA invites members to submit summer farm reports of 120-250 words, with photos, by September 20 for the Summer ATAA Newsletter edition.
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Entries close soon for the SANA Rare Steeds Show! Register now.
Entries for the EST/ATAA SANA Rare Steeds Show close May 24; the event runs June 27-30, 2024 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington with Akhal-Teke classes.
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EST/ATAA SANA Rare Steeds Show Entries are OPEN!
Entries are open for the EST/ATAA SANA Rare Steeds Show, June 27-30, 2024 at the Virginia Horse Center, with breed demos, a symposium, and SANA classes.
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An ancient heritage, three millennia in the making.
The Akhal-Teke is one of the world's rarest breeds. Every membership strengthens the registry, the awards programs, and the future of the breed in North America.