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- New filly for Oasis Akhal-TekesJBK Gulkusi delivered a large buckskin filly by Miril at Oasis Akhal-Tekes, the farm's only purebred foal of the year; mare and foal are doing fine.
- ATAA Member listDirectory of ATAA members listed by state and country, with farm names, websites and contact emails.
- Membership ListA new ATAA membership list is available under the ATAA at Work section of the website; members who wish to be listed can contact the webmaster.
- 3 Tekes at Home on the RangeThree Akhal-Tekes completed the first Limited Distance ride of the Pacific NW season at Home on the Range in Washtucna, WA.
- Jump for Joy at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, WACatrina Mettam and part-bred Akhal-Teke mare Mazaly jumped 10 clean rounds, ribboning in 9 classes with a first place, at Jump for Joy in Ridgefield, WA.
- ATAA Bylaw change proposalA proposed bylaw change would replace the ATAA's costly full audit requirement with an annual financial review, to be voted on at the October conference.
- ATAA Registration since March 2012ATAA registrations since March 2012, including partbred colt Charming Turk, stallions Salam and Salamdor, and a pedigree correction for Golden Gait.
- ATAA Registrations completed in March 2012ATAA registrations completed in March 2012 featuring stallions Salam and Salamdor, a pedigree correction for Golden Gait, and a replacement for Andymn.
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- Obama visits Turkmenistan, & given an Akhal-TekeAn April 1 post reports that President Obama visited Turkmenistan and was given a white Akhal-Teke stallion by President Berdimuhamedow.
- A foal for ST. Patrick’s weekend!Cascade Gold Akhal-Tekes welcomed their first foal of the year, a colt by the late stallion Metman (Arab line) and Aishet (El line).
- Akhal-Tekes on TV!HorseFlicksTV launches its programming on HRTV beginning March 14, with the episode The Akhal-Teke - The Heavenly Horse airing May 16 at 9 pm Eastern.
- Photo of the month!ATAA launches a monthly Photo of the Month contest where members submit photos featuring Akhal-Tekes, with a prize awarded to each monthly winner.
- Marketing MaterialsNotice pointing members to fliers, postcards, booklets, banners, and videos available through the AT Breeders CO-OP for farm and booth marketing.
- USEA Year-End Breed AwardsThree-day eventers riding ATAA-registered Akhal-Tekes can now earn year-end breed awards through the United States Eventing Association.
- The Gene Mische American InvitationalFrancine Anderson and Akhal-Teke stallion Eramay are invited to the parade of breeds at the Gene Mische American Invitational show jumping event in Tampa.
- First Horse Registered with ATAA for 2012!The first ATAA horse registration of 2012 is Charming Turk, a 2011 Akhal-Teke/Arab partbred colt by Aliger out of the Arab mare Colina Lavina.
- Horse Illustrated July 2012Horse Illustrated contacted the ATAA about a short-format Akhal-Teke breed profile for its July 2012 issue, highlighting versatility and breed history.
- Western States Horse Expo June 8-10, 2012 in Sacramento CAThe ATAA seeks a horse and spokesperson to represent the Akhal-Teke breed at the Western States Horse Expo, June 8-10, 2012 in Sacramento, CA.
- ATAA Board NewsThe ATAA Board reviews February accomplishments including membership renewals, a registration amnesty, new USDF and AERC awards, and conference plans.
- Eramay participates in The Southeast Stallion Showcase, FloirdaThe Akhal-Teke stallion Eramay was shown in hand and under saddle at the Southeast Stallion Showcase in Newberry, Florida, drawing favorable comments.
- USDF Awards for Akhal-Teke horses…it’s official!The ATAA has registered the Akhal-Teke with the United States Dressage Federation, making horses eligible for the USDF year-end all-breeds award.
- 2011 FOTATA Results are in!Carolyn VanDyke and her sporthorse gelding Tazym, sired by Gindarkh 13, took first place with 100 points in the 2011 FOTATA competition.
- AERC 5TH Place For Jas And PatrikhanEndurance rider Jas Shearer-McMahon and Patrikhan earned 5th place in the 2011 AERC Mountain Region Lightweight division and 5th in their regional club.
