IEA School / Programs at Fox Crossing Equestrian
Fox Crossing Equestrian (FCE) has an Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team for middle school and high school-aged riders
IEA was created 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 generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition, and education on matters related to equestrian competition in the middle and secondary school levels.
You do not need your own horse to participate! You are guaranteed to have fun and learn a lot. For more information on the IEA, visit rideiea.org. Please contact [email protected] for additional information or visit the barn.
FCE currently provides riding programs to several private schools in the area. These programs allow students to learn to ride and/or continue their passion for the equestrian sport while maintaining their after-school sports requirements. Riding days for all private schools are based on Athletic Directors’ needs and students’ academic priorities.
Taft School: Available Fall and Spring Terms and to individuals on weekends. Transportation is available. www.taftschool.org
The Gunnery: Available Fall and Spring Terms and to individuals on weekends. Transportation is available. www.gunnery.org
Rumsey Hall School: Available Fall and Spring Terms. Sessions are Monday - Friday. Transportation is available. www.rumseyhall.org
Washington Montessori School: Available Fall, Winter, and Spring Sessions. Tuesdays and Fridays. Transportation is available. www.washingtonmontessori.org
Forman School: Available Fall and Spring Terms and to individuals on weekends. Transportation is available. www.formanschool.org/
What will you need for a superior IEA Program experience?
Show Attire, Gear & Equipment
Show Attire (required for each rider)
Black or dark colored show coat
White or light-colored long-sleeved show shirt or Ratcatcher
Tan riding breeches
Black belt
Black leather field boots - Middle School may wear paddock boots.
Black riding show helmet (ASTM Certified, not a plastic riding helmet, preferably a One K, Charles Owen, or similar helmet)
Black gloves
Hair net
Practice Attire
Breeches (can be show breeches, but recommend 2nd pair)
Fitted collared shirt (polo or neat attire)
Riding helmet (ASTM Certified, can be show helmet)
Hair net (for long hair)
Black field boots or Paddock boots (optional)
Half chaps (optional)
Individual Gear
Black Crop
Tom Thumb Spur (larger spurs NOT permitted in IEA)
Team Gear
Team Jacket (required)
