IEA Beloved Horses

A 25th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign

Benefitting the Interscholastic Equestrian Association

Billy White Shoes – 
He was the winning draw in the first IEA Varsity Open Championship in 2002 – and 10 years later at IEA’s 10th Anniversary show, at the age of 23, he was still winning classes!

The IEA’s growth and success over the past 25 years can largely be attributed to the wonderful horses who serve the lesson programs of our member teams.

IEA Beloved Horses honors the horses (past & present), who carried us on our journeys and help ensure future young riders have the same opportunity. One example of a beloved IEA horse is Billy White Shoes. Known as “the first horse of the IEA,” Billy White Shoes was a children’s/adult jumper when he was donated to The Andrews School (now known as Andrews Osborne Academy) at the young age of six. The handsome chestnut with four white stockings and a blaze in the shape of the number “1” was the “wonder draw”, able to teach young riders the basics and let the more advanced riders shine over higher jumps.

Honor Your IEA Beloved Horse (past or present) by Donating through the form below:

(Multiple Nominations may be made for the same horse.)

  • Friend of IEA Beloved Horses $100 - $249

    Horse’s name listed on website.

  • Advocate for IEA Beloved Horses $250 - $499

    Horse’s name and photo are included on website.

  • Champion of IEA Beloved Horses $500 - $999

    Horse’s name and photo included on website with a large photo, highlighted on IEA social media.

  • Founding Donor of IEA Beloved Horses $1,000 & Above

    Donors who give a total of at least $1,000 (example - $500 donations for two horses) will be listed as Founding Donors on the website, be highlighted on IEA social media, receive a “Beloved Horses Founding Donor” badge for digital display, and a display banner to hang.

The horse that raises the most in donations will be named the 2026-2027 IEA Beloved Horse Champion and will become next year’s IEA Holiday Ornament model! 

All donations will support IEA young riders through Financial Assistance, Youth Development, Scholarships, and Horsemanship Educational Programming.

And…because it is also The Year of The Horse – IEA wants to celebrate by giving back to support all the horses we love. 5% of all donations raised through this campaign will be gifted to support The EQUUS Foundation!

DONATE

Thank you for your donation to the IEA Beloved Horses fundraiser. Your horse has been honored, and your donation will help ensure future young riders have access to equestrian sport. All donations will support IEA young riders through Financial Assistance, Youth Development, Scholarships, and Horsemanship Educational Programming.