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IEA Western IEA provides Western, Hunt Seat and Dressage competitions, educational programs, and scholarships for youth riders in grades 4-12.

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IEA members are invited to get involved with AQHYA! Contest entries are open for the 2026 AQHYA World Championship Show,...
05/28/2026

IEA members are invited to get involved with AQHYA! Contest entries are open for the 2026 AQHYA World Championship Show, where youth can compete for scholarship awards in judging and speech contests, or submit virtual entries for art/photo, scrapbook and more.

Join AQHYA and use promo code IEA to save $5!
Enter by July 15👉 aqha.com/aqhya-world-championship-show-contests

American Quarter Horse Association is a proud sponsor of the IEA. 💙

Here are the PATTERNS FOR WESTERN NATIONAL FINALS for your next lesson......Pattern Addendum: https://www.rideiea.org/w...
05/28/2026

Here are the PATTERNS FOR WESTERN NATIONAL FINALS for your next lesson......

Pattern Addendum: https://www.rideiea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2025-2026-IEA-Western-Pattern-Addendum_FINAL.pdf

Attention IEA Western National Finals Coaches, Show Officials, Horse Providers & IEA Adult Alumni 21 and over.....You ar...
05/22/2026

Attention IEA Western National Finals Coaches, Show Officials, Horse Providers & IEA Adult Alumni 21 and over.....

You are cordially invited to attend the IEA National Finals COACHES WELCOME RECEPTION at the beautiful APHA Headquarters!

WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 20
TIME: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: APHA Headquarters & PH Barn Door Retail Store
122 E. Exchange Ave - Suite 420 - Fort Worth, TX (Stockyards)

Join us for a casual evening to kick-off our National Finals weekend. Head down to the Stockyards early to shop/dine and then come on over anytime to the reception. Drinks and light snacks provided. You can also BYOB. This is a free private event. No RSVP necessary. Adults 21+ only, please.

Questions? Contact Kimber Whanger at [email protected].


Official American Paint Horse Association

Check out the newest Plaidcast episode with host Piper Klemm featuring IEA Co-Founder and Executive Director, Roxane Dur...
05/22/2026

Check out the newest Plaidcast episode with host Piper Klemm featuring IEA Co-Founder and Executive Director, Roxane Durant as they take an in-depth look at IEA's 25-year history, the rise of draw-based team riding, and how IEA prepares youth for collegiate and adult equestrian careers.

LISTEN: https://www.theplaidhorse.com/the-plaidcast/

Time is running out....Place your ads by TOMORROW, MAY 20!Link in the comments.Did your RIDER or TEAM Qualify for IEA We...
05/19/2026

Time is running out....Place your ads by TOMORROW, MAY 20!

Link in the comments.

Did your RIDER or TEAM Qualify for IEA Western National Finals? Secure your Good Luck Ads, Shout Outs, and Class Sponorships by WEDNESDAY, MAY 20!

Ads and sponsorships help support the IEA National Finals horse show expenses. Thank you.

IEA Western National Finals Region Themes!
05/18/2026

IEA Western National Finals Region Themes!

05/18/2026

Membership is now OFFICIALLY OPEN for the 2026-2027 IEA 25th Anniversary Season! COACHES may begin signing up their teams so that riders may join.

Learn more: https://www.rideiea.org/forms/membership/

It is the LAST WEEKEND of IEA WESTERN REGION FINALS!!!Best of luck to all riders and teams in Western Regions 5, 10 & 12...
05/16/2026

It is the LAST WEEKEND of IEA WESTERN REGION FINALS!!!

Best of luck to all riders and teams in Western Regions 5, 10 & 12 as you hold your final horse shows of the 2025-2026 season!
Onward to IEA Western National Finals in just a few weeks!

Draw-based SHOWMANSHIP? Right On!IEA Western Youth Members interested in applying to be part of the IEA/APHA Showmanshi...
05/14/2026

Draw-based SHOWMANSHIP? Right On!

IEA Western Youth Members interested in applying to be part of the IEA/APHA Showmanship Region Challenge should apply by FRIDAY, MAY 22 for this special exhibition class at IEA Western National Finals.

Details and application at the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/251256471423049


Official American Paint Horse Association

2026-27 IEA Youth Board Applications are now OPEN! Learn more at: RideIEA.org/opportunities/youth-board/Applications clo...
05/13/2026

2026-27 IEA Youth Board Applications are now OPEN!

Learn more at: RideIEA.org/opportunities/youth-board/

Applications close July 1st at midnight.

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS TO APPLY...Don't miss out on this CASH Scholarship opportunity!THIS IS A 90-SECOND VIDEO APPLICATION - ...
05/13/2026

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS TO APPLY...Don't miss out on this CASH Scholarship opportunity!

THIS IS A 90-SECOND VIDEO APPLICATION - no essay required.

AQHA-IEA Outstanding Leader Scholarship Applications are NOW DUE MAY 15, 2026. 10th - 12th graders in all 3 IEA disciplines can apply.

LEARN MORE:
https://www.rideiea.org/aqha-iea-outstanding-leader-scholarship/

American Quarter Horse Association

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