1. The ATAA is listed as an USEF “Alliance Partner” on the USEF websiteThe ATAA is now listed under Alliance Partners on the USEF website, allowing the association to submit reports seen by a wide equestrian audience.
  2. Last post before Membership Directory deadline!Membership renewal reminder before the March 31 directory deadline, with news of USEF partnership, doubled Incentive Fund Award, and NFS test coupons.
  3. In The PressTeke on the cover of Endurance News!Akhal-Teke mare Hope and rider Nicole Duarte appear on the cover of the April Endurance News, with many Teke mentions in the March issue.
  4. The ATAA is an USEF Alliance Partner!The ATAA becomes a USEF Alliance Partner for 2017 thanks to a donation from Olwen Busch, gaining publicity, press access, and other partner benefits.
  5. Join or Renew by March 31st to get in the Membership Directory!Join or renew ATAA membership by March 31st to appear in the Membership Directory; dues fund the Incentive Fund, Naked Foal Syndrome coupons, and shows.
  6. ATAA Logo stuff!  You asked, we answered!The ATAA announces an affiliation with The Painting Pony for logo merchandise; entering code ATAA at checkout credits the association a percentage.
  7. Thank you to ATAA members!The ATAA thanks member donors Olwen Busch, who funded USEF Alliance Partner membership, and Tim Floyd, who funded half of an AERC Endurance News ad.
  8. Education & Breed InfoMy horse has one copy of NFS, What does this mean?An explanation of why horses carrying one copy of the Naked Foal Syndrome allele may face health risks and why the mutation should be bred out.
  9. Awards & Programs2016 Incentive Fund RecipientsDetails on the ATAA incentive program for members competing in recognized events, with eligibility rules and a downloadable incentive fund spreadsheet.
  10. The ATAA has a new online store!The ATAA partners with online store The Painting Pony, which carries ATAA logo items and gives the association a percentage of sales using code ATAA.
  11. Time to Renew or Join the ATAA!The ATAA invites members to renew or join, listing membership perks and dues for individual, ranch/family, friends, and international members.
  12. Awards & ProgramsIncentive Fund Awards Deadline coming January 15, 2017!Reminder that ATAA members must submit 2016 show and event results, photos, and a release by January 15, 2017 to enter the Incentive Awards program.
  13. 2016 ATAA Annual ReportThe 2016 ATAA Annual Report.
  14. Awards & ProgramsATAA 2016 Discipline Awards ResultsThe ATAA announces its 2016 Discipline Awards, with top nominees in long-distance, dressage, eventing, jumping and open show receiving plaques.
  15. Education & Breed InfoNaked Foal syndromeUC Davis is researching Naked Foal Syndrome and the ATAA has created a fund to help defray test costs, plus new website resources on NFS testing.
  16. Events & ShowsDressage at DevonRecap of the first ATAA-sponsored Akhal-Teke breed class at Dressage at Devon 2016, with six entrants and full in-hand placings and scores.
  17. Awards & ProgramsATAA Discipline Awards nominations due!ATAA members are reminded to submit Discipline Award nominations by October 31, with plaques for long-distance, dressage, eventing, jumping and open show.
  18. Events & ShowsClosing Date for Dressage at Devon AT class!Entries for the Breed and Performance Divisions at Dressage at Devon, including the Akhal-Teke breed class, must be received by September 1.
  19. New items under “Resources”The 2015 ATAA newsletters are now posted under Resources, and Rare Breeds Show banners are available for members to borrow for horse expos.
  20. July ATAA Newsletter is out!The July ATAA Newsletter is out, packed with Rare Breeds Show results, photos, articles, and competition results, delivered by email and mail.
  21. Events & ShowsDressage at Devon Press Release!Image of a press release for Dressage at Devon shared by the ATAA in July 2016.
  22. Events & ShowsDressage at Devon Prize list (scroll down to the bottom)Brief post directing readers to the Dressage at Devon prize list.
  23. Events & ShowsDressage at Devon 2016 sponsored by the ATAA!Photo post for Dressage at Devon 2016, sponsored by the ATAA.
  24. Events & ShowsThe Rare Breeds Show was GREAT!Recap of the June Rare Breeds Show, where 34 purebred Akhal-Tekes and 4 Akhal-Teke sporthorses competed, with thanks to the many volunteers who helped.