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.
The Akhal Teke Association of America (ATAA) works to preserve the endangered Akhal-Teke horse through responsible growth and promotion. They are a rare breed with their roots at the very beginning of horsemanship, and they have a history older and more fascinating than that of any single nation or culture. The ATAA exists as a resource for breeders, owners, and friends of the breed so that these special horses may be enjoyed for generations! We work in a registration partnership with the closed Russia studbook and offer support to breeders from sound breeding practice education to genetic testing. Competition is encouraged to help bring recognition to the breed through Incentive Funds and Scholarships, and we hope to see you at our next major venue like the World Equestrian Games, the Kentucky Horse Park, Dressage at Devon, Breyerfest, and Equitana.
Become a MemberMost of all, your membership dollars will help us to preserve and promote the breed.Register a HorseATAA/VNIIK Dual Horse Registration through the Akhal-Teke Association of America.Teke NewsFind a FarmExplore around the map to find where you can meet an Akhal-Teke!Discover the BreedAn endangered, ancient breed with modern versatility.Virtual ShowCompete with your Akhal-Tekes and Akhal-Teke partbreds from your own home.
The Akhal-Teke
An endangered, ancient breed with modern versatility
From warfare mounts of the Central Asian nomadic peoples, to a coveted treasure noted by Chinese Emperors, Alexander the Great, Marco Polo, and other great figures, to key foundational blood for the Thoroughbred horse, to favored Russian and Turkmen calvary mounts, and even to Olympic Gold... the Akhal-Teke horse has proven it can do it all.
The Akhal-Teke is a modern athlete with an ancient heritage dating back more than 3,000 years. The breed has been treasured throughout history for its great endurance, personable nature, and unearthly grace. Lean and elegant, with sweeping gaits and a free shoulder, often with a metallic coat and a hooded almond shaped eye, it is easy to focus on their appearance. But it is their combination of intelligence, empathy, and fortitude that makes the Akhal-Teke an outstanding partner horse.
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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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Join our mission to promote and preserve one of the oldest breeds in the world.
There are many benefits of becoming a member of the Akhal-Teke Association of America. Most of all, your membership dollars will help us to preserve and promote the breed.