Rideiea

Membership for the 2025-2026 IEA Season will open in May 2025.

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 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

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THE OFFICIAL SHOW CLOTHING OF THE IEA

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THE OFFICIAL HELMET OF THE IEA

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THE OFFICIAL TACK & EQUIPMENT OF THE IEA

MEMBER PARTNERS & COLLEGIATE PARTNERS

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.