Akhal-Teke Association of America

Memberships

The purpose of the ATAA is to perpetuate and promote the Akhal-Teke horse by providing educational opportunities, support and facilitating an Akhal-Teke community, and maintaining an official registry for purebred and partbred Akhal-Teke horses.

There are many benefits of becoming a member of the Akhal-Teke Association of America and its community. Most of all, your membership helps support us in this mission and ensures a future for these rare and ancient horses.

Why join

Membership Benefits

ATAA Newsletter

Stay up to date with the ATAA Newsletter. Individual members receive a classified ad in each newsletter and Ranch members receive a ¼ page ad in each newsletter.

Membership Directory

Find other Akhal-Teke fans in your area or contact breeders for your next partner via the Membership Directory.

Ranches and Breeders

List your ranch or breeding program on the ATAA website to source new buyers

Earn Awards

Members are eligible for exclusive awards, including Achievement Awards and Discipline Awards. Members with registered pure or part-bred Akhal-Tekes may also receive Case Memorial Competition Awards for showing their horses.

Events & Breed Shows

Receive discounts on yearly ATAA Conferences and be the first to know about breed shows. Members are also eligible to use the Clubs and Associations insurance for public Akhal-Teke events that they host.

The Registry

Register your pure or part-bred Akhal-Tekes to add them to the ATAA registry and help us catalog Tekes in North America.

Enrollment

Membership Levels & Enrollment

We offer several types of memberships, whether you’re a friend of the breed or running a breeding program.

Akhal-Teke horses

Individual

For those who own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross.

Receive all ATAA updates and our quarterly newsletter electronically, access the membership directory, and receive one vote in elections after 6 months of membership.

Individual members can hold office or work on committees and receive 1 classified ad in each newsletter.

Register by March 31st of the current year to become eligible for awards.

  • 1 year registration: $50 USD
  • 10 year registration: $434 USD

Ranch/Family

For those who own, lease, or breed Akhal-Tekes or Akhal-Teke crosses.

Receive all ATAA updates and our quarterly newsletter electronically, access the membership directory, and receive two votes in elections after 6 months of membership.

Ranch/Family members can hold office or work on committees and receive one 1/4 page ad in each newsletter. Members also receive a Breeder/Farm listing on the ATAA website.

Register by March 31st of the current year to become eligible for awards.

  • 1 year registration: $85 USD

International

For those who own, lease, or breed Akhal-Tekes or Akhal-Teke crosses outside of North America.

Receive all ATAA updates and our quarterly newsletter electronically, and access the membership directory. International members are not eligible to vote in elections, but can hold office, join committees, and receive awards. Members also receive 1 classified ad in each newsletter.

  • 1 year registration: $50 USD
  • 10 year registration: $434 USD

Juniors

For individuals eighteen (18) years of age and under who may or may not currently own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross.

Receive all ATAA updates and our quarterly newsletter electronically, and access the membership directory. Junior members are not eligible to vote in elections, hold office, or join committees, but can receive awards if registered by March 31st of the current year. Members also receive 1 classified ad in each newsletter.

  • 1 year registration: $27 USD

Friends

For those who do not currently own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross, but who are fans of the breed.

Receive all ATAA updates and our quarterly newsletter electronically, and access the membership directory. Friends are not eligible to vote in elections, but can work on committees and receive volunteer awards.

  • 1 year registration: $27 USD

Join our mission to promote and preserve one of the oldest breeds in the world.

All these projects are made possible through generous sponsorships, grants, and your membership dollars. As well as the endless dedication and countless volunteer hours from members like you.

Some highlights in previous years

  1. 2025

    • Debuted the first annual stallion catalog for domestic and international Akhal-Tekes.
    • Opened our Virtual Show Series for international purebred and partbred competition.
  2. 2024

    • Co-hosted the Equus Survival Trust Rare Steeds SANA & Breeders Symposium and Show.
  3. 2023

    • Held a booth at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo.
    • Sponsored breed demos and educational booth at the premier Equine Affaire.
    • Dedicated our competition cash incentives as the Case Memorial Competition Awards to encourage participation in recognized sport events.
  4. 2022

    • Akhal-Teke and the ATAA featured in the Best of Breeds issue of Horse Illustrated Magazine, and became an annual promo.
    • Sanctioned breed specific awards for the AHA/ATAA Distance Championships and USDF All Breeds Awards.
    • Supported Akhal-Teke special guest and demos at BreyerFest.
    • Partnered with the Akhal-Teke Foundation in a disaster relief and emergency fund for Ukraine Akhal-Teke horses.
  5. 2021

    • Rolled out our Up-and-Coming Akhal-Teke ATAA/EST Sponsorship Program (UCAT) to expose and refine breed talents and to raise visibility in the equine public.
    • Created our first breed education video in a series to come.
    • Hosted a Virtual AERC Convention Booth.
  6. 2020

    • Kicked off our first Teke Winter Camp in Florida to bring people in the community together and encourage greater collaboration.
    • Went live with a new online, searchable Akhal-Teke pedigree database.
    • Hosted a Virtual Equitana educational booth.
  7. 2019

    • Launched an ambitious grant-supported program to further assist with the registration of North American Akhal-Teke horses in the closed Russian Studbook (VNIIK) to maintain the status of purebreds.
    • Continued the very popular Incentive Fund Awards that showcase the abilities of Akhal-Tekes in recognized sports against other breeds, as well as discipline and volunteer awards.
  8. 2018

    • Staffed a booth at the World Equestrian Games, visited by thousands.
    • Held Akhal-Teke competition classes at Dressage at Devon.
    • Joined the Endangered Equine Summit sponsored by the Livestock Conservancy.
    • Continued the Naked Foal Syndrome (NFS) testing program.

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