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Membership for the 2026-2027 IEA 25th Anniversary Season is now OPEN for Teams, Coaches, Riders, and Adult Contributing Members.
If you are a returning member, login to your AccessIEA account and renew your membership. Please DO NOT create a new membership or account.
NEW MEMBERS ONLY: Click the green “JOIN HERE” button and follow instructions to CREATE AN ACCOUNT.
Reminder: Coaches must sign up their teams BEFORE their riders can join.
After October 1, 2026:
New & Returning Teams will need to email [email protected] to see if there are still enough available shows in your area.
Click on the image above for a HOW-TO GUIDE about AccessIEA.
This live document is frequently updated.
WHAT IS IEA?
- IEA is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to introducing and promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics.
- IEA utilizes a unique draw-based team competition format whereby riders are not required to own their own horse or riding tack to participate – providing greater affordability and access to the sport.
- IEA has nearly 15,000 members across the United States riding and coaching 3 disciplines – HUNT SEAT, WESTERN and DRESSAGE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- Riders in Grades 4-12.
- Amateur Riders age 21 and older.
- Coaches 21 and older.
- Adult Contributing Members (non-riding).
- Junior Education Members (non-riding).
- Middle School (Futures) Teams – Grades 4-8.
- Upper School Teams – Grades 9-12.
- Teams consist of 3 to 40 riders in the same age group (Middle or Upper) and a coach.
- Riders of all experience levels from Beginner Walk-Trot to Varsity Open.
- Show season runs August – June.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- $1.5 million in cash and renewable collegiate Scholarships awarded each season.
- National Youth Board and Leadership opportunities.
- Financial Aid and Grant opportunities.
- Individual and Team Advancement at Local, Regional, Zone, and National competitions.
- National Online Horsemanship Knowledge Program (National Hippology Academy)
- Access to additional events, clinics, college recruitment events, mentorships, volunteer opportunities, contests, and more.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
OFFICIAL PARTNER OF ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT OF THE IEA
THE OFFICIAL SHOW CLOTHING OF THE IEA
THE OFFICIAL HELMET OF THE IEA
THE OFFICIAL TACK & EQUIPMENT OF THE IEA
Looking to ADVERTISE, PROVIDE PRIZES or become a SPONSOR of the IEA?
Contact IEA Sales Manager, MEGAN TAYLOR at [email protected] for details and pricing information to fit any budget.
A full list of IEA Sponsors can be found HERE.
MEMBER PARTNERS & COLLEGIATE PARTNERS
