IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association

“Good sportsmanship is a tenant in the IEA and this award is held to high regard. Choosing the National Sportsman from the pool of amazing candidates is always a difficult decision every year,” commented Roxane Durant, IEA Founder and Executive Director. “Emma’s impressively long resume of volunteer service, community activities and awards, academic excellence and clear commitment to horse welfare made her a stand-out candidate this year.” The IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association annually awards a student rider the National Sportsmanship Award. Proudly sponsored by EQUUS Foundation, Inc., this year's award is presented to Emma Elizabeth Bayer, a Senior from Powder Springs, Georgia who rides on the Big Leaps Equestrian Team. "Horses have helped me realize the importance of emotional intelligence, especially when facing adversity,” says Bayer. “Rather than getting caught up in the highs of excitement or the lows of frustration, horses have taught me to take time to process my emotions, remain humble, remember that everyone has an opinion and that not all opinions hold weight.” Approximately 800 IEA riders were eligible for the 2024 National Sportsmanship Award. CONGRATULATIONS to everyone and thank you for showing consistent outstanding examples of good sportsmanship. We are so proud of you! Read the Full Article 👉 https://bit.ly/3SuoeDu #rideiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #jumping #dressage #western #sportsmanship

MONDAY is the BIG DAY! Join us for the inaugural IEA FOUNDERS DAY GIVE to support the IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. July 29th happens to be our actual Founders Day and in celebration of that day, IEA is asking for your support in the form of a financial contribution that WILL BE MATCHED until the end of July thanks to a generous donation from IEA Members, the Muzzy Family/MZ Farms. Over the past 23 years IEA has seen THOUSANDS of young equestrians move on to collegiate equestrian programs and into the equestrian industry. The IEA Scholarship Fund helps gives them a boost as they graduate and move on to begin those pursuits. Will YOU give them a leg up? SUPPORT THE IEA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND on Monday, July 29th during FOUNDERS DAY GIVE! THANK YOU. GIVE HERE (Choose Other Designated Purpose/IEA Founders Day GIVE)👉 https://lnkd.in/g9UAJPfi #IEAFoundersDayGIVE #rideiea #myiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #western #jumping #dressage

The First Annual IEA FOUNDERS DAY GIVE will be held on Monday, July 29th! IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association Founders Day GIVE is a one-day online giving campaign designed to inspire support from every member of the IEA community to empower talented young equestrian athletes with opportunities, like attending specialized horse training programs or pursuing degrees related to their equestrian passion. Your gift will have 2X the impact due to a generous matching grant from The Muzzy Family/MZ Farms! The 2024 Founders Day GIVE will be held on Monday, July 29, and will last for 24 hours! LEARN ABOUT IEA FOUNDERS DAY GIVE 👉 https://bit.ly/4bn4UPi #IEAFoundersDayGIVE #rideiea #myiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #western #jumping #dressage

IEA Silent Auction – Call for Item Donations! This event will kick-off IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association's 2024-25 Season fundraising efforts and will be held in September 2024. As a dedicated supporter of youth equestrian athletes, we are reaching out to request your support! This virtual event allows us to reach our entire membership and engage participants from wherever they are located, giving them more time to browse auction items and decide what they would like to bid on, as well as making the registration, bidding, and payment process easier to support our cause. Our organization relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses like yours to help us serve as a gateway to lifelong involvement in our sport through the growth and development of young equestrians. The funds raised from our online silent auction will directly benefit IEA’s National Scholarship Program. We are seeking donations of desirable auction items that members would find attractive for bidding and cover a variety of price points to accommodate a broad range of budgets that would appeal to our target audience, which includes young equestrians, coaches, horse enthusiasts, and individuals interested in the equine lifestyle. Your contribution can make a significant impact on our fundraising efforts and contribute to the success of our virtual silent auction event. Here are some examples of items that would be greatly appreciated: ·        Equestrian Equipment and Gear ·        Gift Certificates for Riding Lessons or Clinics ·        VIP Tickets to Equestrian Events ·        Hospitality/Travel Packages ·        Products or Merchandise from Your Brand or Company ·        Horse Photography Packages ·        Artwork ·        Professional Trainer Video Critiques ·        Online Coaching ·        Wine Tastings ·        Restaurant / Gift Cards ·        Tack Store / Gift Cards ·        Horse Snacks/Cookies In return for your generosity, we will provide prominent recognition and exposure for your brand or company on our virtual auction platform, website, and social media channels. Additionally, your donation is tax-deductible, and we will provide a formal acknowledgment letter for your records. 👇👇👇   LEARN ABOUT IEA 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vl9U0Q #rideiea #myiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #western #jumping #dressage #equestrianscholarships

As we approach the 2024 IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western National Finals in less than 2 weeks, we wanted to again give a shout out to American Paint Horse Association for collaborating on this project with us. Special thanks to APHA Chief Executive Officer, David Dellin along with IEA Coach and Judge Rebecca Halvorson and IEA Western Zone Administrator and Judge Tammy Braham for pulling this training video together. This is an excellent tool to help judges better understand the IEA draw-based format and our unique rules. Great job to the whole APHA team of producers. We look forward to seeing our APHA friends again for the IEA Western National Finals during the 2024 APHA World Show. If you haven't checked out this video (and all the other amazing educational videos) on APHA's HorseIQ platform - you are missing out on some great resources to improve your riding! Read the Full Article Here: https://bit.ly/3VGpDJt 📸Photo by Lauren Lane👇👇👇 LEARN ABOUT IEA 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vl9U0Q LEARN ABOUT APHA 👉 https://bit.ly/3xbW20Z #rideiea #myiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #western #apha #painthorse

“By supporting IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association scholarships, young equestrian athletes are empowered with opportunities like attending specialized horse training programs or pursuing degrees related to their equestrian passion,” said Kathryn Dando, IEA Resource Development Director. “The EQ PRO Summer Camp Equestrian Scholarship will benefit young novice riders by helping them improve their horsemanship skills during the off-season.” After heartfelt submissions from across the nation, the following applicants stood out for their passion for equestrian sport and their commitment for personal growth and improvement: - BRIDIE STRAUB Grade 5, Willow Brook Stables, Hunt Seat Zone 11 - HANNAH ERIKSEN Grade 7, Childress Rodgers Equestrian Team, Dressage Zone 4 A $500.00 scholarship was awarded to each of our winners to attend the summer equestrian camp or clinic of their choice to further their goals through a generous donation from EQ PRO. Read the Full Article Here: https://bit.ly/3RhsCVT 👇👇👇 Other Ways to Support the IEA 👉 https://bit.ly/45apQra IEA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and GuideStar Gold Seal charity. Donations are tax-deductible. #rideiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #jumping #dressage #myiea #inclusion #equity #summercamps

FOUR DAYS. TWO DISCIPLINES. SO. MANY. AWARDS. WON. ALL IN ONE VIDEO. IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association 2024 Hunt Seat and Dressage Nationals held at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort was INCREDIBLE. Fantastic riding, new friends made, prom dresses worn, karaoke sung, titles earned, and so much fun was had. Thank you all for coming, we will see you next year! 📹by the talented IEA Rider and Videography Intern, Katie Plaisted @kmpphotography #rideiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #jumping #dressage #myiea #inclusion #equity

Don't miss any of the action at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort this week.! Tune in to the IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals LIVE STREAM, provided by ShowGroundsLive.com . Go to www.RideIEA.org and click on the ShowgroundsLive logo. The live stream link will go live at 8:00am (Eastern) today (Thursday, April 25)! For all the IEA National Finals information, including schedules, class listings, links and more visit the 2024 NATIONAL FINALS webpage at https://lnkd.in/ePX7QspP 👇👇👇 #rideiea #IEANationalFinals #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #jumping #dressage #inclusion #equity

Almost 2 years ago, IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association was approached by members of the Junior Essex Troop of Cavalry (JET), a long-standing youth equestrian organization that was dissolving their operations. With similar missions of providing competition opportunities and education for youth riders, JET bestowed upon IEA a generous financial gift to help IEA carry on with that mission. As a result of this partnership, IEA will honor each year at National Finals both the Middle School and Upper School Team Champions with the JET Trophy through the year 2032. These beautiful perpetual trophies stand as a reminder of the thousands of young riders who have passed through both JET and IEA programs to become life-long equestrians and supporters of the horse industry. Thank you to JET for this beautiful gift of friendship and for the hundreds of opportunities it will provide to future generations of IEA riders. 👇👇👇 #rideiea #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #jumping #horseevents #funding

"IEA riders are exactly the readers for whom Marguerite Henry wrote her books: equestrians dedicated to the love and care of the horse," says Lettie Teague. The IEA - Interscholastic Equestrian Association is pleased to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest generously supported by a donation from acclaimed wine columnist and equestrian enthusiast, Lettie Teague. This IEA partnership with Lettie and Trafalgar Square Books paid tribute to the legacy of Marguerite Henry and encouraged youth members in grades 4-12 to explore various themes related to equestrian life, horse welfare, and historical horse figures that celebrated the profound connections between humans and horses. We congratulate all our winners and honorable mentions for their outstanding contributions and thank every participant who shared their stories and insights with us. These essays not only reflected the contestants' dedication and love for equestrian life but also highlighted the ongoing importance of ethical equestrianism and the historical significance of horses. The IEA looks forward to fostering continued appreciation for these themes through future contests and initiatives. https://bit.ly/4aANxdS 👇👇👇 #rideiea #equine #equestrian #horsesports #horseriding #horse #horses #jumping #dressage #western #inclusion #equity