Preserving the Paint Horse

American Tobiano 
& Overo Association
American Tobiano 
& Overo Association
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    • Membership Renewal
    • Youth Programs
    • ATOA Committee Leaders
    • Printable Forms
    • Requirements for Reg.
    • How to Reg your Horse
    • Color Pattern
    • Breeders Legacy
    • Judging and Steward List
    • Charter Clubs
    • Labs
    • Contact
    • Frequently Asked Question
    • Mission Statement
      • About
    • Programs
      • Virtual Horse Shows
      • Show Secretary Program
      • Painted Pathways
      • ATOA Professional Program
      • Open Show Awards Program
    • ATOACentral
    • Rule Book and Fees
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  • Home
  • Membership Renewal
  • Youth Programs
  • ATOA Committee Leaders
  • Printable Forms
  • Requirements for Reg.
  • How to Reg your Horse
  • Color Pattern
  • Breeders Legacy
  • Judging and Steward List
  • Charter Clubs
  • Labs
  • Contact
  • Frequently Asked Question
  • Mission Statement
    • About
  • Programs
    • Virtual Horse Shows
    • Show Secretary Program
    • Painted Pathways
    • ATOA Professional Program
    • Open Show Awards Program
  • ATOACentral
  • Rule Book and Fees
Join ATOA

Meet Our Leadership Team

Judge Committee

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We are excited to introduce our Judges Committee Leader, Bethany White. She has extensive experience with judging cards, including ATOA, POAC, AMA, OHSA3, NE 4-H, and ECRRA. For any inquiries, please contact her via email at cmbndtrng@gmail.com.

Membership Committee

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We would like to welcome Kari Buck, the Membership Committee Leader and a valued member of the Judges Committee. You can reach her at ATOA.Kari@gmail.com for any inquiries related to our paint horse heritage.

Breeders Legacy Committee

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We would like to welcome Michelle McKee-Armstrong, our Breeders Legacy Committee Leader, who also plays a vital role as the ATOA Points Secretary. For inquiries, you can reach her at Littlerose@thewavz.com. Together, we celebrate our paint horse heritage.

Marketing & Sponsorship

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We would like to introduce our Sponsorship & Marketing Leader, Candy Boeve, , you can reach her at candyboeve@gmail.com.

Community Leaders

Youth & Future Champions

Youth & Future Champions

Youth & Future Champions

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Autumn Smith-Youth Ambassador

Youth & Education

Youth & Future Champions

Youth & Future Champions

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Tammy Smith-Youth Leader

Points Secretary

Youth & Future Champions

Points Secretary

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Michelle McKay-Armstrong

Show Secretary

Points Secretary

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Deanna Ross-Show Secretary 

Awards & Recognition

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Cowboy Committee

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The Cowboy Committee supports and promotes Paint Horses within the realm of traditional western and working disciplines, emphasizing the importance of paint horse heritage. Its focus areas include ranch work, cow horse, roping, cutting, reining, and versatility events. The Judges Committee Leader and Membership Committee Leader collaborate with the committee to build partnerships with shows and associations, encourage participation from working horse exhibitors, and develop programs that recognize performance, horsemanship, and the practical usability of the Paint Horse.

ATOA Board

President- Beth Nickerson

Vice President- Michelle McKee-Armstrong

Vice President- Michelle McKee-Armstrong

Vice President- Michelle McKee-Armstrong

Vice President- Michelle McKee-Armstrong

Vice President- Michelle McKee-Armstrong

Secretary-Vacant

Treasurer-Kari Buck

Treasurer-Kari Buck

Treasurer-Kari Buck

Treasurer-Kari Buck

Treasurer-Kari Buck

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  • Home
  • Membership Renewal
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  • Printable Forms
  • Requirements for Reg.
  • How to Reg your Horse
  • Color Pattern
  • Judging and Steward List
  • Contact
  • About
  • Virtual Horse Shows
  • ATOA Professional Program
  • ATOACentral
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  • Rule Book and Fees

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