Interscholastic Equestrian Association
Grades 4-12

Riding Team

2023-2024
Academic Year

IEA Team Applicaton

Ride IEA FAQs

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.

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT FOR IEA?

The time commitment for joining our IEA team is divided into practice , competitions, & competition prep:

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.

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. English show clothes are required.

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.

Every rider in IEA can show in up to 5 regular shows. The SRF team will attend 8 different shows to enable everyone to participate.

CAN RIDERS PARTICIPATE IN IEA & CONTINUE TO COMPETE ELSEWHERE?

YES! IEA riders oftentimes own their own horse and show additionally at regular, local shows.

WHAT DIVISION DOES MY CHILD COMPETE IN?

Divisions start at Walk Trot and go up to Open 2’6 for high school. Riders should be showing one division higher in the local shows than in IEA. EX: If you show in 2ft you should be in IEA crossrails, if you show in 18inch or green rider – you should be in WTC.

IEA Member Registration $70

Membership Benefits for the academic year, eligibility for regional and zone finals; payable directly to IEA

IEA Silent Run Farm Team Fee $900

Payable to SRF
Includes up to 5 shows; horse use, horse care onsite, horse transportation, trainer fee, etc.

Show Entry / Class Fees $45 per class

Payable directly to farm hosting the meetup
Most riders show in two classes per show

Interscholastic Equestrian Association Grades 4-12

Riding Team

2023-2024 Academic Year

Ride IEA FAQs

Interscholastic Equestrian Association
Grades 4-12

2023-2024
Academic Year