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National Hippology Academy

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The National Hippology Academy offers both IEA Rider Members, and non-rider members, equine educational opportunities.  

The National Hippology Academy aims to provide:

  • Educational materials on hippology
  • An Activity Series to encourage hands-on learning
  • Social media competitions and engagements
  • Exclusive guest speakers
  • The National Hippology Academy Quiz Series

Activity Series

The 2026-2027 SEASON ACTIVITY SERIES will be announced August 1, 2026.

Guest Speakers

NEW THIS SEASON! A series of webinars will be offered to all NHA participants.  The schedule will be announced August 1, 2026.

Want to Join?

The National Hippology Academy is available for both IEA Rider Members and non-rider members from 4th to 12th grade. We have activities for all knowledge levels!

IEA youth members will have the option to enroll when they register to join a team. The fee to join is $25.

The program is FREE for Junior Education Members (JEM).  To participate, parents should visit the JOIN page and register for an account in the new AccessIEA member database.  Once registered, the parent can enroll their child as a Junior Education Member (JEM).  

The program is set to kick off in September 1, 2026,  but enrollment is open through April 1, 2026.  Information on how to access online quizzes and activities will be sent out to all participants following registration.

Already enrolled as a rider member for 2026-2027 and want to add-on the NHA program? Here are the steps to follow in AccessIEA >>

QUESTIONS about the IEA NATIONAL HIPPOLOGY ACADEMY?

Jennifer Eaton at [email protected] or call 1-877-RIDE-IEA ext. 203

Online Quiz Series

The 2026-2027 SEASON QUIZ SCHEDULE will be announced August 1, 2026!

The National Hippology Academy Quiz Series begins September 1, 2026, and runs through April 30, 2027. Each quiz is released on a schedule, and will then be available throughout the remainder of the season. 

Recognition will be announced for each quiz for the participants who scored 100% within the first 2 weeks of the quiz release date.

Of those recognized for receiving 100% on their quiz, 2 participants will be randomly selected to receive prizes for Futures and Upper School. (4 prizes per quiz)

Awards will be determined 2 weeks after the quiz is released, but the quiz itself will remain available for participants through April 30, 2027. Winners will be announced on the website shortly after awards are determined.  

Participants who complete each regular quiz, and score 75% or higher on the Final Quiz, will receive a free commemorative t-shirt and a certificate of completion.

FINAL QUIZ – Available April 1 – 30, 2027

  • Questions will come from the 14 quizzes released throughout the season.
  • Separate quizzes will be available for upper school (grades 9 – 12) and futures (grades 4 – 8).
  • The quiz may only be taken one time.
  • The quiz must be completed in the same session.  Participants may not stop and come back at a later date.
  • There will be no time limit.

Information Resources to Prepare for Quiz Series:

United States Pony Club (USPC) Manuals of Horsemanship