WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has nearly completed their 22nd season with the first two of three National Finals on April 25-28, 2024 in a combined 4-day Hunt Seat and Dressage competition at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Returning for the 2nd year in a row to TIEC, IEA showcased over 700 of the nation’s leading middle and high school equestrian athletes in grades 4-12 representing 215 different teams from the United States and Canada. And for the first time in the organization’s history, IEA unveiled the first ever IEA Adult Pilot Program qualifiers to the spotlight. In addition to including adults in this year’s event – IEA also played host to the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) National Championships at the same time in the Dressage arena. All total, 60 teams battled it out for team championship titles and more than $1.5 million dollars in scholarships were awarded to Upper School Junior and Senior Individual riders.
