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Dressage competitions for grades 4-12.

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Dressage Membership Office Staff Liaison

Kim Hemmelgarn

1-877-RIDE-IEA ext. 106

[email protected]

Dressage Zone Administrators

Emily David
28266 East 111th Place South
Coweta, OK 74429
P: (814) 207-2603

Lori Cramer

 Dressage Tests 

The following tests will be used during the 2026-2027 show season.

IEA NOVICE RIDER TEST
IEA INTERMEDIATE RIDER TEST
IEA OPEN RIDER TEST
Dressage Zone Guidelines
Dressage Team Region Assignments
Dressage Judge Guidelines

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.
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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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