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Hunt Seat competitions for grades 4–12.
About the IEA Hunt Seat Program:
- NOTE: The HUNT SEAT TENTATIVE SHOW CALENDARS FOR EACH ZONE ARE ON THE INDIVIDUAL ZONE PAGES. PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR ZONE TO SEE THESE.
- Open to riders in grades 4-12.
- Horse and tack assembled for all competitions by Host Team(s).
- 2 Hunt Seat Classes Offered – Equitation on the Flat and Over Fences.
- 4 Ability Levels for Equitation on the Flat: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Open.
- Flat classes may include patterns for upper levels.
- 3 Ability Levels for Over Fences: 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.
- Over fences classes include cross-rails, 2’ and 2’6” jumps.
- ASTM/SEI Helmets are mandatory for all Hunt Seat riders.
- Zone and National Scholarship Awards available.
- Competition season 2026-27: August 1 – April 30.
- The 2027 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals will be held April 29 – May 2, 2027 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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