What is IEA?

Who Can Participate?

What are the Benefits?

  • IEA is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to introducing and promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics. 
  • IEA utilizes a unique draw-based team competition format whereby riders are not required to own their own horse or riding tack to participate – providing greater affordability and access to the sport. 
  • IEA has nearly 15,000 members across the United States riding and coaching 3 disciplines – HUNT SEAT, WESTERN and DRESSAGE.
  • Riders in Grades 4-12.
  • Amateur Riders age 21 and older.
  • Coaches 21 and older.
  • Adult Contributing Members (non-riding).
  • Junior Education Members (non-riding).
  • Middle School (Futures) Teams – Grades 4-8.
  • Upper School Teams – Grades 9-12.
  • Teams consist of 3 to 40 riders in the same age group (Middle or Upper) and a coach.
  • Riders of all experience levels from Beginner Walk-Trot to Varsity Open.
  • Show season runs August – June.
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  • $1.5 million in cash and renewable collegiate Scholarships awarded each season.
  • National Youth Board and Leadership opportunities.
  • Financial Aid and Grant opportunities.
  • Individual and Team Advancement at Local, Regional, Zone, and National competitions.
  • National Online Horsemanship Knowledge Program (National Hippology Academy)
  • Access to additional events, clinics, college recruitment events, mentorships, volunteer opportunities, contests, and more.
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    Meet the Trainers 

    How it Works

    Every rider must take one weekly lesson and participate in one monthly team practice. Riders will have evaluations on their riding to be placed in the correct show division. All riders must have their own proper riding and show attire.
    The team will fundraise to help with team dues, jackets and show expenses.  

    How to Sign Up

    Sign ups end September 1st, please click the sign up link below if you are interested in joining. 

    Show Schedule:

    Regular Season
    10/25/26 Cornerstone Farm
    10/31/26 Whishmaker Stables 
    11/1/26 Dove Hill Farm 
    11/7/26 Whishmaker Stables
    11/15/26 Evenstride
    11/21/26 Whishmaker
    12/5/26 Whishmaker

    1/9/27 Region 2 Finals 
    1/17/27 Region 2 Finals *BACK UP DATE*

    Zone 1 Finals- March 20-21, 2027 at the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA
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