The ATAA Board of Directors has two openings this year.  If you would like to:

 - Be part of a growing, enthusiastic organization
- Have ideas that you would like to see implemented
- Own or lease an Akhal-Teke or Akhal-Teke Sporthorse (must have 'skin in the game')
- Want to help preserve, promote and protect the Akhal-Teke breed

Send your biography to Cathy at [email protected]  We will be voting at the Annual Membership Meeting in September, if you are not going to attend, we will send paper ballots out in late August.

We are a nice group and have interesting discussions in a constructive way.  No negativity allowed!!!!

Most work is done via email, with occasional conference calls.

 
September 27 – 28, Devon and Malvern, PA (Dressage at Devon show)
 

• Wednesday, September 27:  Informal get together at a local restaurant after performance classes approximately 7 pm, place TBD

 

• Thursday, September 28:  Akhal-Teke In-hand class, approximately 7:30 am.  Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet, 7 pm at Homewood Suites, cost (for dinner and beverages) $25 Each.

 

• Voting on 2 Board Openings – get your nominations in now to Cathy at [email protected]

 

• Agenda for meeting to be posted prior to meeting.  So far:  ATAA Awards, VNIIK registration, Trademark and wordmark renewal, 2018 Teke show, Grading, online Silent Auction in time for Christmas, Advertising (jumps, obstacles) at major venues, Grants, any other issues, contact a current BOD member

 

• Akhal-Tekes in classes from Tuesday to Sunday, stay for the day, stay for the week!  In-hand (sponsored by the ATAA), Performance (under saddle) various sponsors.  For more information on the show and area, go to: http://www.dressageatdevon.org/  Last year we had 6 Akhal-Tekes competing, this year we are hoping for more!
• The ATAA will have a promotional stall near the horse stalls so that we have a place to get out of the rain, have coffee, visit and hand out information.  Let us know if you can help staff this booth during the show, answer questions, etc.
• Hotel:  Homewood Suites:  10 rooms saved for the ATAA, including 3 with two queen beds and 7 with king beds and pull out sleeper sofas,  $129 a night plus tax.  For our block of rooms go to:
  http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com/en/hw/groups/personalized/P/PHLGVHW-ATA-20170926/index.jhtml

Group Name:
Akhal-Teke Association of America

Group Code:
ATA

Check-in:
26-SEP-2017

Check-out:
01-OCT-2017

Hotel Name:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-Great Valley

Hotel Address:
12 East Swedesford Road

Malvern, Pennsylvania

19355

Phone Number:
6102963500

Get your reservations in now!  They will only hold our rooms until September 5th.
Information for bringing horses:  Here
Everyone is invited, we hope to see you there!
The ATAA BOD