2022 ATAA Annual Auction!
The ATAA Annual Auction features Akhal-Teke artwork, items, and special offers, with online bidding open until December 28 at 7PM PST to support the breed.
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ATAA Partners with Akhal-Teke Artists
The ATAA partners with artists to sell Akhal-Teke artworks in its online store, sharing profits to support breed preservation and promotion.
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More Help Needed for Equitana
The ATAA seeks volunteers, donors and sponsors for its breed booth, ambassador horse and daily ridden demonstrations at EQUITANA USA 2021.
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New Look, New Content
The ATAA launches its redesigned website and new online registry with advanced pedigree search, profile management, and e-commerce features.
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Support the Akhal-Teke at Equitana 2021!
The ATAA seeks about 7000 dollars in donations plus volunteers for its Akhal-Teke breed booth, live horse, and three ridden demos at Equitana 2021.
Read moreATAA Renewal/Joining Deadline, March 31st!
Reminder to join or renew ATAA membership by March 31, 2020, with planned activities including a grading tour, conference, and new Endurance Award.
Read more2019 Incentive Fund Award submission deadline, January 31st, 2020
Reminder that 2019 Incentive Fund entries are due January 31, 2020, with rules for sharing the $5000 pool awarded for competing in recognized events.
Read more2019 ATAA Silent Auction is done! Thank you to everyone!
The 2019 ATAA Silent Auction has closed, raising almost $1000 for association projects, with thanks to organizer Gretta Teets, donors, and bidders.
Read moreEarly Renewal/Joining Drive – buy one, get one free!
ATAA early renewal drive through December 31st 2019 offers a free Friends Membership and outlines member benefits and 2019 highlights.
Read more2019 ATAA Holiday Silent Auction, ends December 15th!
The 2019 ATAA Holiday Silent Auction runs through December 15 with donated items including a Breyer Premier Collection Akhal-Teke model.
Read more2020 and 2021 Official Dates and Locations for AHA/ATAA National Distance Championships Announced!
The board announces AHA/ATAA National Distance Championship dates: La Pine, OR on September 25-27, 2020, and Oneida, TN on September 10-12, 2021.
Read more2020 AT Grading Tour Announcement!
The ATAA is organizing a late-spring 2020 VNIIK Grading Tour to have North American Akhal-Tekes officially graded for the Russian Stud Book.
Read more2019 ATAA Conference Raffle Items– Buy Tickets now!
ATAA Conference raffle tickets are on sale at 10 for $20 or 40 for $50, with the drawing on Sunday, October 6; winners need not attend.
Read moreDEADLINE FOR VNIIK REGISTRATION SOON!
VNIIK plans to stop accepting purebred Akhal-Teke registration for older unregistered horses; current-year foals should be registered by October 1.
Read more2019 AHA/ATAA National Championship Endurance Ride!
The 2019 Akhal-Teke National Championship Endurance Ride joins the AHA Distance Nationals at an AERC 50-mile ride in Vinita, OK on October 25, 2019.
Read more2019 ATAA Conference, Akhal Valley Farms, Clarksburg, ON Canada
Registration details and payment links for the 2019 ATAA Conference at Akhal Valley Farms in Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada.
Read moreIncentive Fund Update!
The ATAA announces a new email address for Incentive Fund entries and reminds members that the 2019 fund has $5000 to share.
Read more2019 ATAA Annual General Membership Meeting
Itinerary for the 2019 ATAA Conference and AGM hosted by Akhal Valley Farms in Clarksburg, Ontario, October 4-6, with speakers and a riding clinic.
Read morePhotos from the recent SANA West Rare Breeds Show, all taken by Mattie Tucker (who did an awesome job!)
A photo gallery from the SANA West Rare Breeds Show taken by Mattie Tucker, with more images and horse and rider names promised later.
Read moreThe SANA West Rare Breeds Show was a big success!
The 2019 SANA West Rare Breeds Show drew 38 horses to Sacramento during the Western States Horse Expo, with Most Versatile Award winners announced.
Read moreLatest SANA West Rare Breeds Show News!
Pre-show updates for the SANA West Rare Breeds Show, May 9-12 at the Western States Horse Expo near Sacramento: T-shirts, awards, BBQ, and show program.
Read moreSANA WEST SATURDAY NIGHT MAY 11TH, BBQ MEET AND GREET!
Invitation to a Saturday May 11th BBQ meet and greet at SANA West catered by Black Jack Grill; tickets are $20 per person and due by May 5th.
Read moreSANA WEST RARE BREEDS SHOW ENTRIES ARE CLOSED!
Entries for the SANA West Rare Breeds Show have closed; late entries cost $25 for classes and $40 for clinics, with some clinics already full.
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Do you want a Breed Booth or Demo at the SANA West RBS? If so, read below!
April 1 is the deadline to arrange a free breed booth or breed demo at the SANA West RBS; contact Tish Saare to make arrangements.
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