What is iea?
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is a national program allowing young riders in grades 4-12 to engage with equestrian sports in an accessible and meaningful way. Riders sign up for farm teams, where they learn horsemanship and advance their riding skills. Riders then compete as individuals at local IEA shows, where they earn points, allowing them to qualify for regional, zone, and national shows.
IEA accommodates Walk Trot (for those just learning to ride), Walk Trot Canter, Crossrails, 2ft and 2’6 allowing all levels of riders compete.
IEA accommodates Walk Trot (for those just learning to ride), Walk Trot Canter, Crossrails, 2ft and 2’6 allowing all levels of riders compete.
how do IEA shows work?
The format of the IEA show is unique. Each rider is assigned a horse before the show - some draw from a format or are assigned one randomly from the show management. Each rider must ultimately be assigned an unfamiliar horse.
Riders are then are asked to show that horse after a short warm up ride. This structure allows for each rider to show off their equitation and be judged on the rider’s ability to ride each horse well.
Riders are then are asked to show that horse after a short warm up ride. This structure allows for each rider to show off their equitation and be judged on the rider’s ability to ride each horse well.
Can riders participate in iea & continue to compete elsewhere?
Yes!
IEA riders oftentimes own their own horse and show additionally at regular, local shows.
IEA riders oftentimes own their own horse and show additionally at regular, local shows.
do riders have to lesson at SRF to join the SRF IEA team?
Most SRF IEA riders are taking weekly lessons year around at SRF, but for those who have a personal horse at another trainer, a minimum number of lessons can be taken at SRF in order to join the IEA team. All riders are required to take 5 lessons at SRF before the first show of the season. Riders are then required to take at least one additional lesson before each following show until the season is over.
What is the time commitment for IEA?
The time commitment for joining our IEA team is divided into practice , competitions, & competition prep:
If enough points are accumulated throughout the IEA season, then the team as a group, goes on to show at regionals, zones and nationals.
- Practice/Lessons: It is recommended that IEA team members ride weekly during the IEA Season (Sept - Feb). Riders should budget approx. 90 minutes per riding lesson, which includes riding time & prep. If IEA team members will regularly practice at home or another location, they must take a minimum of 5 lessons with SRF prior to their first competition with the SRF IEA team so that we can gage their skill.
- Competition: Each IEA team member should plan to compete in 5-6 shows during the season (Sept - Feb). This will be a half day commitment on-site (riding + prep) plus any travel time.
If enough points are accumulated throughout the IEA season, then the team as a group, goes on to show at regionals, zones and nationals.
What does it cost to participate?
The non-refundable $900 fee includes the trainer fees, horse usage, hauling/transportation to shows, hotel expenses, stalls, & shavings for the five regular IEA season shows. Additional show fees, payable to the host farm, are due prior to the closing date of each show.
Depending on rider's skill level, show fees will range from $45 - $90 per event. Note, post-season shows will be billed depending on who is qualified and location of shows.
Depending on rider's skill level, show fees will range from $45 - $90 per event. Note, post-season shows will be billed depending on who is qualified and location of shows.
WHAT IS THE 22-23 IEA SHOW SCHEDULE ?
- SEPT 3 + 4 @ Silent Run Farm, TN
- OCT 1+2 @ Sycamore Hills, TN
- NOV 19 + 20 @ Birmingham, AL
- DEC 3 + 4 @ Birmingham, AL
- JAN 7 + 8 @ Auburn, AL
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