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Interscholastic Equestrian Association Team

IEA was formed and organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students. Its purpose is to set minimum standards for competition, provide information concerning the creation and development of school associated equestrian sport programs, and to generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition, and education on matters related to equestrian competition at the middle and secondary school levels.

The mission of IEA is to introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools (primarily ages 11 through 19) to equestrian sports, to provide information concerning the creation and development of school associated equestrian programs, to develop understanding and appreciation of equestrian sports through organized student competitions, to provide students with organized competitive events and to provide additional equine educational opportunities. Also, currently, there are few opportunities for these students to earn scholarship money. Through the IEA, students may have the opportunity to earn scholarships towards their college education.

The unique aspect of the IEA competitions, both at the local and national level, is that none of the riders will supply their own horses or tack. Instead,

the horses, saddle and other tack are all provided to the students at the

show.

Though the rider and horse have a short opportunity at orientation in the

over fences classes, essentially, the horses is new to the rider, and the scores

are based upon horsemanship, not the horse. The competitions involve six classes jumping over fences no greater than three feet and numerous flat equitation classes.

The IEA is an affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation, the United States Hunter Jumper Association, and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.

TEAM COACHES: Cheryl LeMoine & Cara Hasenstab

Team Lessons for all riders need to be made in advance.

Team Riders must ride in BOTH lessons

All Team riders must help out and be there for their fellow team members (ALL day) - no exceptions!

To join the team you have to be in grades 6 through 12 and capable of cantering in a group on a new horse. You need not have shown before. Membership to the team is $45. Riders are responsible for their own transportation to and from shows and all show fees. All Team riders

must also become members of the IEA. Membership forms and waivers may be downloaded from the website www.rideiea.com.

The teams compete in shows throughout the season with riders earning points as a team and as individuals to qualify for Regional, Zone and National Final competitions. Horses are provided by the host team and assigned by random draw. Shows are on weekends.

Riders must have complete and appropriate show attire. Please check with the coaches before buying anything if you are unfamiliar with

showing - there are many subtle variations in style and color for different types of competition.

For more information on the I.E.A. visit their website rideiea.com.