Memberships
Why join the ATAA?
The purpose of the ATAA is to maintain and operate a nonprofit Association to perpetuate and promote the Akhal-Teke horse and to provide educational activities regarding the Akhal-Teke in North America. The ATAA maintains an official registry for purebred and part-bred Akhal-Teke horses.
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.
In 2018 we staffed a booth at the World Equestrian Games, visited by thousands, and we held Akhal-Teke competition classes at Dressage at Devon. The ATAA also joined the Endangered Equine Summit sponsored by the Livestock Conservancy, and continued the Naked Foal Syndrome (NFS) testing program.
In 2019, we 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. And we’re continuing 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. All these projects are made possible through generous donations, grants, and your membership dollars.
Benefits of Membership
- Receive the ATAA Newsletter in either paper or electronic form (US only, foreign members electronic only)
- Receive all mailings for the ATAA, including Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, Membership Directory and various other items
- Get a listing in the Membership Directory
- Ranch members are listed on the Breeder’s list on the ATAA website
- Eligible for awards
- Individual members get a classified ad in each newsletter and Ranch members get a ¼ page ad in each newsletter
- Discounts on yearly ATAA Conferences
- Able to use the Clubs and Associations insurance for public events
- Belong to a positive community of Teke lovers
- Participate in our extensive awards programs (see Awards page)
Membership Levels & Enrollment
Learn about and select the right membership type for you.
Individual
- Own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross
- Receive all ATAA mailings including Quarterly Newsletter, Membership Directory and other ATAA mailings electronically (hardcopies available upon request)
- Eligible for awards if a member by March 31st
- Able to vote (after 6 months), one vote
- Able to hold office or work on committees
- Classified ad in each newsletter
Ranch/Family
- Own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross
- Receive all ATAA mailings including Quarterly Newsletter, Membership Directory and other ATAA mailings electronically (hardcopies available upon request)
- Eligible for awards if a member by March 31st
- Able to vote (after 6 months), two votes
- Able to hold office or work on committees
- 1/4 page ad in each newsletter
- Breeder/Farm listing on the website
International
- Own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross
- Non-voting
- Eligible for all ATAA functions and awards
- Receive all mailings including Quarterly Newsletter, Membership Directory and any other ATAA mailings (electronically – no hard copies available)
- Classified ad in each newsletter
10 Years Individual
- All benefits of the Individual membership for 10-Years.
10 Years Ranch/Family
- All benefits of the Ranch/Family membership for 10-Years.
Contact us for details.
10 Years International
- All benefits of the International membership for 10-Years.
Juniors
- Individuals eighteen (18) years of age and under
- May or may not currently own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross horse
- Receive all ATAA mailings including Quarterly Newsletter, Membership Directory and other ATAA mailings electronically (hardcopies available upon request)
- Eligible for awards if a member by March 31st
- Non-voting
- Classified ad in each newsletter
Friends
- Do not currently own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke cross horse
- Receive all mailings including Quarterly Newsletter, Membership Directory and any other ATAA mailings (electronically – no hard copies available)
- Non-voting
- Able to work on committees
- Eligible for volunteer awards