IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association

IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association IEA provides an accessible gateway to equestrian sport for youth riders in grades 4-12. Inclusive. Equitable. Affordable. WHAT MAKES UP AN IEA TEAM?
1.

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics by offering a unique draw-based competition format for young riders in grades 4-12, allowing them to compete without owning a horse or riding equipment, providing affordable and equitable access to the sport. IEA has over 14,600 members across th

e United States participating in Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines. A coach (21 years or older);
2. Three or more riders in either middle school (4th - 8th) or high school (9th - 12th) riding in the same discipline;
3. Access to an equine facility for lessons and horses;
4. Coach must carry insurance (available through IEA). HOW DO YOU JOIN AN EXISTING TEAM?
1. Go to www.rideiea.org and find your discipline.
2. Click on "Find a Team" under the discipline.
3. View maps and contact info of teams in your state.
4. IMPORTANT: CONTACT several coaches close to you to learn about their team requirements. Each coach conducts their team a little differently.
5. Once you have decided on a coach/team - JOIN the IEA as a rider member for that team on the IEA JOIN page. (Your new coach can help you.) The 2024 IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals will be held at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, NC in late April 2024. The 2024 IEA Western National Finals will be held at the Will Rogers Equestrian Complex in Fort Worth, TX during the APHA World Show in late June/early July 2024.

Congratulations to the 1,289 IEA Seniors who are graduating this month.....While your time in IEA may be ending (for now...
05/30/2026

Congratulations to the 1,289 IEA Seniors who are graduating this month.....

While your time in IEA may be ending (for now), may your horizons be filled with wonderful new opportunities and equine endeavors. Best wishes to the IEA Senior Class of 2026!

📸 Courtesy of Madie Smith

So, how much does it cost to JOIN the IEA?Here is a visual breakdown of MEMBERSHIP and COMPETITION fees for the 2026-202...
05/29/2026

So, how much does it cost to JOIN the IEA?

Here is a visual breakdown of MEMBERSHIP and COMPETITION fees for the 2026-2027 IEA Season.

Please Note: Riders are responsible for their own show clothing as outlined in the IEA rule book. Any additional fees for lessons, team practices, show coaching, team apparel, team participation, travel, etc. are determined by each individual coach/team independent of IEA and may vary geographically.

*****************************************************
Membership is NOW OPEN for NEW and RETURNING Teams, Coaches & Riders.

JOIN/RENEW HERE: https://www.rideiea.org/forms/membership/

Looking to start a NEW IEA Team and have questions?
Contact Jennifer Eaton at [email protected] or by calling 1-877-RIDE-IEA ext. 203.

The IEA Membership Office phones are open each WEEKDAY MONDAY – FRIDAY from 10:00am – 4:00pm EDT and you can also email questions to [email protected].

Looking for a team to join? Check out the discipline specific team maps at www.rideiea.org

The IEA 25th Anniversary Season is launching in 3…..2…..1

INCREDIBLE! All 3 Recipients of the 2026 USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals are IEA RIDERS!!! A huge congratulati...
05/29/2026

INCREDIBLE!

All 3 Recipients of the 2026 USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals are IEA RIDERS!!! A huge congratulations to Madeline Gross, Sofia Richardella and Emily Bruss!

Madeline is a current IEA Zone 4 National Youth Board Member who rides on the Ravenwood Farm IEA Team (Z4) coached by Tiffany Suto and Kasey Parker.

Sofia was a previous Zone 7 National Youth Board Member who rode on the CPM Equestrian Team (Z7) and qualified for National Finals 3 times.

Emily rides on the Oak Hill Equestrian Team (Z1) coached by Pamela Bruss, Kristen Wesoja and Jennifer Burns.

Best of luck at Pony Finals, Ladies! We will be watching and rooting for you!

READ THE FULL USHJA STORY BELOW.

United States Hunter Jumper Association - USHJA US Equestrian 2026 USEF Pony Finals Connections

The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce Madeline Gross, Emily Bruss, and Sofia Richardella as the 2026 recipients of the USHJA Gochman Grant for USEF Pony Finals. Through the grant, these three young riders will have the opportunity to attend and compete at USEF Pony Finals, presen...

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 Youth 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

As we pause to honor and remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we wish you a safe, r...
05/25/2026

As we pause to honor and remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we wish you a safe, reflective and restful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 From all of us at IEA, we express our deepest gratitude ❤️🐴💙 All IEA offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 25th and re-open Tuesday, May 26th.

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. The Plaid Horse

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

Address

Marketing & Communications Office 509 S. Otterbein Avenue, Suite 9
Westerville, OH
43081

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4am
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18777433432

Website

https://linktr.ee/rideiea, https://accessiea.innate.ly/donation

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association:

Shortcuts

Share

Category