News from the Akhal-Teke Association of America: show results, foals, awards, events, and association updates.https://akhal-teke.org/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/donate-items-for-our-annual-auction-fundraiser/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:13:15 GMTFundraising & Auctionsauctionfundraiserdonationshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/join-us-at-the-2025-ataa-annual-conference/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:59:37 GMTConferencesconferenceannual meetinghttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/happy-holidays-from-the-ataa/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:12 GMTAssociation Newsholidayssocial mediacommunityhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/summer-ataa-newsletter-we-want-to-hear-from-you/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:29:11 GMTAssociation Newsnewslettermemberssubmissionsfarm reportshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/entries-close-soon-for-the-sana-rare-steeds-show/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/entries-close-soon-for-the-sana-rare-steeds-show/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.Tue, 21 May 2024 03:27:25 GMTEvents & Showssanarare steeds showakhal-tekevirginiahttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/est-ataa-sana-rare-steeds-show-entries-are-open/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:59:39 GMTEvents & Showssanarare steeds showsymposiumvirginiahttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/calling-all-teke-owners-enthusiasts-we-want-to-hear-from-you/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/calling-all-teke-owners-enthusiasts-we-want-to-hear-from-you/The ATAA asks Teke owners and enthusiasts to submit stories, breeding plans, competition goals, news, and creative works for the March newsletter.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:54:32 GMTAssociation Newsnewsletterbreedingcompetitionarthttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/equus-survival-trust-rare-steeds-sana-rare-breeders-symposium/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/equus-survival-trust-rare-steeds-sana-rare-breeders-symposium/Announcement of the Equus Survival Trust Rare Steeds SANA and Rare Breeders Symposium, June 27-30 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:10:55 GMTEvents & Showssanarare steeds showsymposiumakhal-tekeequus survival trusthttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/become-a-sponsor-for-the-2023-ataa-annual-conference/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/become-a-sponsor-for-the-2023-ataa-annual-conference/The ATAA seeks sponsors for its 2023 annual conference, offering advertising on event banners, online shout outs, and a special partners page.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:57:11 GMTConferencesconferencesponsorshipfundraisinghttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/registration-is-open-for-the-2023-ataa-conference/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/registration-is-open-for-the-2023-ataa-conference/Registration is open for the 2023 ATAA Conference, November 3-5 in Fort Collins, CO, featuring Akhal-Teke fine art by Romanian artist Ruxandra Ionce.Sun, 27 Aug 2023 10:01:39 GMTConferencesconferenceregistrationarthttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/stripe-checkout-now-available/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/stripe-checkout-now-available/ATAA adds Stripe checkout so members worldwide can pay for registration, genetic testing, memberships, and store purchases by credit or debit card.Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:02:43 GMTAssociation Newspaymentsmembershipregistrationgenetic testingwebsitehttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/the-annual-ataa-conference-colorado-2023/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/the-annual-ataa-conference-colorado-2023/The 2023 Annual ATAA Conference is November 3-5 in Fort Collins, Colorado, with guest speakers, a clinician, a silent auction, and a membership meeting.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:49:44 GMTConferencesconferencesilent auctionspeakersmembership meetinghttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/update-on-ukraine-akhal-tekes/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/update-on-ukraine-akhal-tekes/Purebred Akhal-Teke foals were born to mares evacuated from Ukraine at foster farms in France and the Netherlands after a global rescue effort.Sat, 22 Jul 2023 15:50:40 GMTBreeding & Foalsukrainefoalsrescuefundraisinghttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/spring-in-is-bloom/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/spring-in-is-bloom/Spring greeting inviting members to share foal announcements, show stories, and training experiences, with a photo of a cremello Akhal-Teke.Fri, 19 May 2023 03:53:24 GMTAssociation Newsfoalsspringcommunityhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/great-friends-at-equine-affaire-ohio-2023/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/great-friends-at-equine-affaire-ohio-2023/Recap of the ATAA presence at Equine Affaire 2023 in Columbus, Ohio, thanking volunteers who brought Akhal-Tekes for breed demos and the info booth.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:35:13 GMTEvents & Showsequine affairebreed demoexpovolunteershttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/join-the-2023-membership-directory/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/join-the-2023-membership-directory/The ATAA invites members and new enrollees to be listed in the 2023 Membership Directory, a resource for connecting Akhal-Teke owners and breeders.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:57:01 GMTAssociation Newsmembershipdirectorybreedershttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/last-day-to-enroll-or-renew-with-a-voting-2023-membership/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/last-day-to-enroll-or-renew-with-a-voting-2023-membership/Reminder that March 28 is the last day to enroll or renew a 2023 ATAA membership in time to vote in the year's general elections.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:25:09 GMTAssociation Newsmembershipelectionshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/deadline-for-case-memorial-competition-awards-enrollment-is-march-31st/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/deadline-for-case-memorial-competition-awards-enrollment-is-march-31st/Enrollment for the 2023 Case Memorial Competition Awards, ATAA cash incentives for Akhal-Tekes in recognized sport events, is due March 31.Sun, 29 Jan 2023 22:53:41 GMTAwards & Programscase memorial awardsusdfuseaaercdeadlineshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/early-renewal-or-joining-drive-by-december-31st/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/early-renewal-or-joining-drive-by-december-31st/ATAA members who renew or join for 2023 by December 31st receive a free Friends Membership to gift, with a recap of 2022 program highlights.Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:32:07 GMTAssociation Newsmembershiprenewalbreed promotionhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/ataa-annual-online-auction-is-live/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/ataa-annual-online-auction-is-live/The ATAA Annual Online Auction is live on 32auctions through December 20, raising funds to preserve and promote the Akhal-Teke horse.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 22:43:14 GMTFundraising & Auctionsauctionfundraisingholidayhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/ataa-needs-online-auction-donations/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/ataa-needs-online-auction-donations/The ATAA seeks item donations for its annual online auction, running December 15 through 20, which raises funds to promote and preserve the breed.Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:41:54 GMTFundraising & Auctionsauctionfundraisingdonationshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2022-ataa-conference-gmm-seminars-and-clinic/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2022-ataa-conference-gmm-seminars-and-clinic/Details and registration pricing for the 2022 ATAA Conference featuring an equine behavior seminar, demonstration, clinics, and the Awards Banquet.Fri, 05 Aug 2022 03:51:14 GMTConferencesconferenceseminarclinicequine behaviorawards banquethttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/joint-emergency-aid-to-ukrainian-akhal-tekes/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/joint-emergency-aid-to-ukrainian-akhal-tekes/The ATAA and Akhal-Teke Foundation launch a joint emergency campaign, matching donations up to $5,000, to aid about 40 Akhal-Tekes in Ukraine.Sun, 13 Mar 2022 17:01:43 GMTFundraising & Auctionsfundraisingukraineemergency aiddonationshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/membership-renewal-and-early-sign-up-bonus-deadline-dec-31st/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/membership-renewal-and-early-sign-up-bonus-deadline-dec-31st/Renew or join the ATAA by December 31st to receive a free electronic Friends membership to gift, plus a recap of the association's 2021 activities.Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:11:12 GMTAssociation Newsmembershiprenewalhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2022-ataa-annual-auction/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:54:03 GMTFundraising & Auctionsauctionfundraisingartworkhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/ataa-partners-with-akhal-teke-artists/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:54:46 GMTFundraising & Auctionsartfundraisingstorepreservationhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/more-help-needed-for-equitana/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:21:39 GMTEvents & Showsequitanavolunteersbreed demonstrationhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/new-look-new-content/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/new-look-new-content/The ATAA launches its redesigned website and new online registry with advanced pedigree search, profile management, and e-commerce features.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:17:59 GMTAssociation Newswebsiteregistrypedigreevolunteershttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/support-the-akhal-teke-at-equitana-2021/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:06:36 GMTEvents & Showsequitanaexpofundraisingvolunteersbreed promotionhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/ataa-renewaljoining-deadline-march-31st/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/ataa-renewaljoining-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.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTAssociation Newsmembershipawardsconferencegradingendurancehttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-incentive-fund-award-submission-deadline-january-31st-2020/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-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.Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTAwards & Programsincentive programawardscompetitionmembershiphttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-ataa-silent-auction-is-done-thank-you-to-everyone/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-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.Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTFundraising & Auctionsauctionfundraisingmembershiphttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/early-renewaljoining-drive-buy-one-get-one-free/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/early-renewaljoining-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.Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTAssociation Newsmembershiprenewalawardsconferencehttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-ataa-holiday-silent-auction-ends-december-15th/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-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.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTFundraising & Auctionsauctionfundraisingholidaybreyerhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2020-and-2021-official-dates-and-locations-for-ahaataa-national-distance-championships-announced/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2020-and-2021-official-dates-and-locations-for-ahaataa-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.Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Showsendurancedistance championshipahaeventshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2020-at-grading-tour-announcement/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2020-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.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTAssociation Newsgradingvniikregistrystud bookhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-ataa-conference-raffle-items-buy-tickets-now/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-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.Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:00:00 GMTFundraising & Auctionsraffleconferencefundraisinghttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/deadline-for-vniik-registration-soon/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/deadline-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.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTAssociation Newsvniikregistrationstudbookfoalspurebredhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-ahaataa-national-championship-endurance-ride/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-ahaataa-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.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Showsendurancechampionshipaercahavolunteershttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-ataa-conference-akhal-valley-farms-clarksburg-on-canada/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-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.Sun, 11 Aug 2019 06:00:00 GMTConferencesconferenceregistrationhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/incentive-fund-update/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/incentive-fund-update/The ATAA announces a new email address for Incentive Fund entries and reminds members that the 2019 fund has $5000 to share.Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTAwards & Programsincentive fundawardshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-ataa-annual-general-membership-meeting/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/2019-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.Sun, 04 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTConferencesconferenceagmcliniceducationdressagehttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/photos-from-the-recent-sana-west-rare-breeds-show-all-taken-by-mattie-tucker-who-did-an-awesome-job/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/photos-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.Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Showsrare breeds showsanaphotoshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/the-sana-west-rare-breeds-show-was-a-big-success/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/the-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.Mon, 20 May 2019 06:00:00 GMTShow & Competition Resultssanarare breedsshow resultsawardshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/latest-sana-west-rare-breeds-show-news/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/latest-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.Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:00:00 GMTEvents & Showsrare breeds showsanahorse expoawardshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/sana-west-saturday-night-may-11th-bbq-meet-and-greet/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/sana-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.Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Showssana westbbqmeet and greetsocialhttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/sana-west-rare-breeds-show-entries-are-closed/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/sana-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.Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Showssana westrare breeds showclinicsdressagejumpinghttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/do-you-want-a-breed-booth-or-demo-at-the-sana-west-rbs-if-so-read-below/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/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.Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Showssana westbreed boothbreed demodeadlineshttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/new-sponsors-for-the-sana-west-rare-breeds-show-may-9-12th-at-the-western-states-horse-expo/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/new-sponsors-for-the-sana-west-rare-breeds-show-may-9-12th-at-the-western-states-horse-expo/The ATAA thanks new sponsors of the SANA West Rare Breeds Show, May 9-12 at the Western States Horse Expo, and lists the 2019 classes and clinics.Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTEvents & Showsrare breeds showsponsorshipdressagejumpingclinicshorse expohttps://akhal-teke.org/articles/sana-west-rare-breeds-show-sponsorship-opportunities/https://akhal-teke.org/articles/sana-west-rare-breeds-show-sponsorship-opportunities/Appeal for sponsors for the May SANA West Rare Breeds Show, listing donor levels from Copper to Diamond and $50 class and clinic sponsorships.Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTFundraising & Auctionssponsorshipsana westrare breeds showfundraisingdressagejumping