UPDATE: July 18th , 2018<\/font><\/strong><\/em>
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We have paid for the Akhal-Teke WEG Breed Booth and have paid for on-site camping and a deposit on a bunk bed camper for the duration.\u00a0 We will be contacting people that have pledged shortly, but you can certainly donate\u00a0 more!<\/font><\/span>
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Thank you<\/font><\/span><\/em><\/strong> from the ATAA and EST. We\u2019ll see you in September at WEG!<\/span><\/font><\/font>
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As of July 18, 2018, we are at $7000+ in pledges and donations!\u00a0 Now, we need approximately $7000 more to pay for:<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 -Housing (camper and campsite at the venue) for main volunteers.\u00a0 We plan to be able to offer non-glamourous beds to Booth volunteers (it is<\/em> a bunkbed camper, not a hotel) for a modest donation per night.\u00a0 <\/font><\/strong>
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We estimate that we need another $7000 to get this done comfortably.\u00a0 We are using Equus Survival Trust (who is a 501(c)3 to our 501(c)5 for tax deductible donations), or you can donate directly to the ATAA without a\u00a0 tax deduction.\u00a0 EST takes a small % as a fee to make it legal.\u00a0 <\/strong>
Any funds left over will go back into the ATAA savings account for other various promotions, programs, etc.<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n

Thank you to the wonderful AT community for your generosity! Watch the website and Facebook page for updates.<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n

The mission<\/strong>: To gather the funds, volunteers and materials to host a professional, artistic and informational booth on the Akhal-Teke horse breed, worldwide, at the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, NC, USA.<\/p>\n

The people<\/strong>: Everyone, worldwide, that is interested in promoting the Akhal-Teke, is invited to participate; with ideas, information, funds, photos, DVDs, etc. While the ATAA is spearheading the effort, you do not need to be a member to participate. This booth is about the BREED, not any country, organization or farm. Everyone is welcome to participate!<\/p>\n

The opportunity<\/strong>: Over 500,000 people are expected to be at the Tryon Equestrian Center in person with daily attendance of 40,000-50,000 people. This is the major international championship event for eight core equestrian disciplines and we will be there representing the Akhal-Teke in a professional and artistically-produced booth – a golden opportunity to build awareness and expand the market for our fantastic breed.<\/p>\n