Hunt Seat Zone 1 – Interscholastic Equestrian Association

IEA Hunt Seat Zone 1 includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Zone 1 Membership Office Staff Liaison

Betsy Ferris
1-877-RIDE-IEA ext. 111
[email protected]

Want to start or find a team?

Membership Marketing Coordinator
877-743-3432 x203

Do you have a question for the Zone Administrator?

Zone 1 Regional Presidents for 2026-2027

Region 1 – Kate McDaniel – (207) 332-3115
Region 2 – Virginia Shaw – (207) 624-2814
Region 3 – Ali Calcagni – (978) 760-2101
Region 4 – Geralyn Szczurko – (508) 887-1744
Region 5 – Samantha Craig – (401) 359-5344
Region 6 – Wendy Johnson – (508) 410-5011
Region 7 – Andrea Zaleski – (203) 249-1098
Region 8 – Kathy Gorsky – (860) 543-0282
Region 9 – Sally Hinkle Russell – (860) 460-8586 & Holly Rebello – (860) 377-8299
Region 10 – Marilyn Bennett – (203) 520-4478

2026-2027 Youth Board

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Zone 1 Updates

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Zone 1 News

IEA Elects Kenneth Ford as Honorary Board Member to Lead Strategic Plan Implementation

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Board of Directors has recently elected Kenneth Ford as an honorary board member

September 8, 2026

Announcing New EQUUS Foundation IEA #HorseProtectors Team Award

The Future of Our Horses Starts With Young Riders: Announcing New EQUUS Foundation IEA #HorseProtectors Team Award Monday, August 31, 2026 – (Columbus, OH) –

August 31, 2026

IEA Announces New Ride for Rayas Grant to Expand Access to Equestrian Competition for New York Hunt Seat Riders

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce the launch of the Ride for Rayas Grant, a

July 8, 2026