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Dressage competitions for grades 4-12.
Dressage Membership Office Staff Liaison
Dressage Zone Administrators
Emily David
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Dressage Tests
The following tests will be used during the 2026-2027 show season.
About the IEA Dressage Program:
- Open to riders in grades 4-12.
- Horse and tack assembled for all competitions by Host Team(s).
- 2 Dressage Classes Offered – Dressage Test and Dressage Seat Equitation (DSE).
- 3 Ability Levels for Dressage Test: Novice, Intermediate and Open.
- Dressage Test classes utilize tests specifically designed for this unique type of competition.
- 4 Ability Levels for DSE in Middle and Upper School: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Open.
- 4th or 5th grade riders can now be POINT RIDERS on middle school (Futures) teams and compete in any eligible division level.
- DSE classes are primarily on the rail with possible tests for upper levels.
- ASTM/SEI helmets are mandatory for all Dressage riders.
- Zone and National Scholarship Awards available.
- Competition season 2026-2027: August 1 – April 30.
- The 2027 IEA Dressage National Finals will be held in late April (exact dates TBD) at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC.
If you are interested in starting a team, or finding a team in your area, please contact IEA membership Marketing Coordinator, Jennifer Eaton or by calling 1-877-RIDE-IEA x203
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