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Membership for the 2024-2025 IEA Season is NOW OPEN for Coaches, Riders and Teams using the new AccessIEA Database.
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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.