BEFORE YOU APPLY – These applications are for the 2023-2024 season which is coming to an end in most areas. Applications for the 2024-2025 season will be available in June 2024.
IMPORTANT: Please contact your coach/potential coach prior to filling out any applications.
For questions on whether your area still has potential regular season shows – contact Jennifer Eaton at [email protected].
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The IEA recommends gathering team members over the summer and submitting your complete team membership registration between JUNE and SEPTEMBER. Registering early will provide you with the most opportunities for a full show season.
Regular season competitions begin August 1st each year and run through January/February in most cases. Post-season shows typically run January – March.
Team Registration for the 2023-2024 WESTERN season is still open, however, there are few remaining regular season shows available at this time (updated February 12, 2024). See Jennifer Eaton for details.
Make plans now to join or start a team for the 2024-2025 IEA season! (2024-2025 applications will open June 2024)
The IEA is committed to increasing concussion awareness in equestrian sports.
It is important that IEA coaches recognize the signs and symptoms of concussion and head injuries in youth sports participants. To that end, IEA requires that coaches complete annually the free online training course in concussion recognition offered through the National Federation of State High School Associations at www.nfhslearn.com.
Full details can be found on the Coach membership application.
Membership Type | Before October 1, 2023 | After October 1, 2023 |
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Youth Rider | $70 | $70 |
Coach | $60 | $60 |
Adult | $60 | $60 |
Show Officials | $60 | $60 |
Junior Contributing Member | $35 | $35 |
Middle School Team | $175 | $200 |
Upper School Team | $175 | $200 |
Both Upper & Middle School Teams | $250 | $275 |
The IEA hosts 3 disciplines: Hunt Seat, Western, and Dressage.
An IEA team consists of at least 1 coach and 3 rider members. Depending on member history with the IEA, the team may be required to host or co-host a regular season horse show according to Rule G2302.
Riders are organized by their grade level.
An IEA Coach must be at least 21 years old and covered by a liability policy that carries a minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence. The IEA offers coverage through Equisure that can be purchased through the Membership Office. ($150/year covers participation in IEA events and practices.)
Contributing Members are adult members of the IEA. Contributing Members may join a team, be authorized to handle team communications and assist with paperwork with the coach’s permission.
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