I have always tried to find the nearest horses, starting as far back as I can remember. Dad was in the USCG, so we moved all the time. Owning a horse was not even on the list. Got my first one after I was married with a daughter in tow. Did it anyway. Daughter rode..

My name is Amrita Ibold, owner of Sweet Water Farm Akhal-Teke. I am currently on the board and my position is up this year. I am happy to serve the board again. For those who don’t know me I am the current registrar, treasurer and webmaster. The ATAA is growing and promoting the breed like..

There are new pages on the ATAA website!  We have the 2015 Silent Auction page here  and the Foals of 2015 here! Enjoy!

Our Bylaws state: 4.8 Elections and Removal of Individuals Serving on the Board of Directors: Quorum.  4.8A Election of Board of Directors.   An election shall be held at each Annual meeting by the Active membership of the Association for the purpose of electing individuals to succeed those Directors whose terms have expired and to fill..

The August edition of ‘Endurance News’, the magazine of the AERC (American Endurance Rides Conference) features a page long article about the Akhal-Teke entitled “Meet the Breeds- Akhal-Teke”, by Cathy Leddy.  The article was suggested by Tim Floyd, who also acted as an editor and the original article included interviews with ATAA Endurance riders, Jas..

This year, 2 Board positions are open:  Amrita Ibold’s and Tish Saare’s.  Both ladies have done a fabulous job and we hope they will continue, BUT, if you think you might like to be part of a friendly, dynamic Board, and have been an ATAA member at least since March 31st of 2015, please let..

?September 18, 19 and 20th, Lebanon, Indiana, Hosted by Greystone Equestrian Center.  ? September 18th – 7 pm Meet and Greet at Hampton Inn  September 19th – 9 am – General Membership Meeting, Hampton Inn – Speaker, Karen Ososki, Equine and Rider Biomechanics  Discuss 2016 Rare Breeds ShowATAA Grading?7 pm – Awards Banquet September 20th..

This year’s Conference is being hosted by Eron Owens of Greystone Equestrian Center, in Lebanon, Indiana, September 18, 19 and 20th.  The nearest airport is Indianapolis and we should have hotel information soon. New Hotel!!  Hotel has changed to Hampton Inn in Whitestown, Indiana:  http://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/448627/hampton-inn-indianapolis-nw-zionsville-in/?TID=iEQWUhJ6|pcrid|3998257302&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=hampton%20inn%20whitestown%20indiana&utm_campaign=New%20Additions%202-13-14&mm_campaign=61e23501c3a7666376c173fa44c75e69&keyword=hampton%20inn%20whitestown%20indiana&hotelid=448627 Hampton Inn 6005 S Main St, Whitestown, IN 46075 844-335-6938 $119..

The ATAA is sponsoring the Akhal-Teke day at the 2016 Equus Survival Trust’s Rare Breeds Show, June 14, 15 and 16, 2016 in Lexington, VA at the Virginia Horse Park.  All Akhal-Tekes and Akhal-Teke sporthorses will be welcome, ATAA registered or not, ATAA members or not.  Horses may also compete in the Open Classes at..

ATAA member Timothy Floyd and his AT gelding JBK Akula, showing for Best Condition this past weekend at the Owhyee Tough Sucker ride.  This is their second Limited Distance ride of the year. AT stallion Jack, owned by Shadezeh Akhal-Teke LLC of Minnesota, showing off with his trainer at the Minnesota Horse Expo this past..