Dear IEA Member:
During these extraordinarily difficult times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2019-2020 season was ended, but not completed. The IEA Board and management made decisions based upon best information available and translated the data into keeping our riders, coaches, staff and supporters as healthy as possible.
We look forward to our 2020-2021 season beginning in August, and our primary goal is to keep everyone associated with our organization safe and healthy in the new season, while still providing an opportunity to ride and compete.
To do so, the IEA COVID-19 Task Force has created a Good/Better/Best IEA Event Guideline and a COVID-19 Resource Guide. In addition, a few Rules have been amended/added so we can adjust to operating in this environment.
The IEA will consistently monitor the COVID-19 situation and adapt accordingly. National/State/Local Government and/or Health Department rules may differ from these IEA Guidelines/Rules. In ALL cases, the more restrictive regulations, recommendations, guidelines and requirements will prevail. Please review appropriate information before holding/attending an IEA event.
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IEA Youth Board Applications for 2020-2021 Now Available
DEADLINE: Monday, June 29, 2020
The IEA Youth Board is an incredible opportunity to gain leadership experience and meet new people. Members serve as a liaison between Adult IEA Members and Youth IEA Members in order to facilitate communication, spread important news, and relay back new ideas or helpful information from riders.
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Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on the world. So many have been affected by this crisis. Not only has our own organization had to take some extreme measures to combat the cancellation of events and lost income, but our beloved barns, horse providers, coaches, teams, and schools have also experienced significant losses these past few months.
Each year the IEA offers assistance to our members through programs funded though the IEA BENEVOLENT FUND.
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The Financial Assistance Program offers aid to incoming rider members who require help financing their IEA competition and the Coaches Assistance Grant offers financial assistance to our member coaches in their time of need.
This coming season, we anticipate a much greater level of need from our members.
If you are able, please use this opportunity to make a contribution to the IEA BENEVOLENT FUND. Any amount is needed and appreciated. Thank you.
As a special gift, for a $35 or more donation to the IEA Benevolent Fund you will receive a 2020 commemorative National Finals hat, and if you act fast, we’ll add in a 2020 National Finals pin as an extra bonus gift! (Offer is good while supplies last.)
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We are HORSE PEOPLE HELPING HORSE PEOPLE.
Our goal for the 2020-2021 season is to raise $55,000 to cover these requests. Can you help us?
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Troxel is the official helmet of the IEA.
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Weaver Leather is the official tack and equipment supplier of the IEA.
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IEA will be hosting a one-day, regular season WESTERN SPECIAL EVENT horse show on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio with REINING and HORSEMANSHIP classes.
The Congress, which is produced by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA), is the largest single breed show in the world making this an outstanding opportunity for IEA Western riders.
WESTERN COACHES – Start gathering your teams now and renew your memberships EARLY. This show will be here before we know it!
PRIZE LIST will be released JULY 1st.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT IEA HAS AN AFFILIATE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR NEW COACHES?
DID YOU KNOW EXISTING IEA COACHES COULD ACTUALLY MAKE MONEY JUST BY TALKING TO POTENTIAL COACHES ABOUT JOINING IEA?
2020-2021 AFFILIATE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
New coaches that join receive a one-time 10% discount off of their coach application if the coach is a member of any of the following IEA Affiliates: 4H, APHA, AQHA, CHA, IDA, IHSA, NRHA, NSBA, USDF, USEA, USEF, USHJA, or USPC.
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2020-2021 REFERRAL PROGRAM FOR MEMBER COACHES
- The “Referral Program” aims to utilize our existing coaches as recruiters of new coach members in an effort to increase team numbers across the United States.
Program Goals
- Refer another equine professional (coach) who is new to the IEA. Each referral will pay the IEA member coach $50.
- Only 1 referral will be credited per new professional / new team.
- There is no limit to how many Referrals an IEA coach member can be credited for.
Eligibility 2020-2021
- Any adult member of the IEA who is responsible for the enrollment of a new equine professional (coach) that successfully enrolls a new team (3 members) with the IEA for the 2020-2021 season. Membership of the new team is required to be in effect on December 1, 2020 and it may not have a returning coach or more than two (2) returning riders.
Questions? Contact IEA Membership Marketing Coordinator, Jennifer Eaton at Jenn@rideiea.org or by calling 1-877-RIDE-IEA ext. 203
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THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM...AND THE DISCOUNT!
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Take advantage of
EARLY
BIRD
MEMBERSHIP SAVINGS
for your teams and riders by
JOINING
or
RENEWING
your membership
BEFORE JULY 1, 2020
.
COACHES
: It only takes a few minutes to register your team NOW so that your riders may join. The IEA show season will be here before we know it, so act now and save!
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WEBINAR SOLD OUT!
Don't worry if you did not get a spot to view the webinar on June 22nd featuring Bernie Traurig and EquestrianCoach.com guest judges Julie Winkel, Megan Taylor, and Nancy Kohler-Cunningham.
This webinar will soon be archived for future viewing at EquestrianCoach.com and we will send out information when it is available.
Whew! The maximum 500 ZOOM Conference spots filled up in about 48 hours!
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As summer horse shows and equine events begin to open up all around the country, don't forget to take your IEA MEMBER BANNER with you to display your IEA Team Pride!
Hang it on your stalls, your trailer, in the arena, or seating area and strike up a conversation about joining your IEA Team.
IEA Member Banners are FREE - ONE BANNER per team and must be requested by the coach. Additional IEA banners may be purchased at cost.
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Contact Kimber Whanger at kimber@rideiea.org to order yours today.
NEW THIS YEAR - All new teams joining the IEA will automatically receive their banner after their membership is completely processed.
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PROMOTE YOUR TEAM WITH TEAM FLYERS
Download any of these flyers and add your contact info to promote your team.
Print them yourself or send to a print shop.
(Flyers are 8.5 x 11 with color bleeding to the edges.)
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Interscholastic Equestrian Association
Membership Office
607 North Avenue, Door 18,2nd Floor
Wakefield, MA 01880
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm (Eastern)
Phone: 877-RIDE-IEA | 877-743-3432
Fax: 508-597-7373
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National Reining Horse Association
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Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
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United States Hunter Jumper Association
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National Collegiate Equestrian Association
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Certified Horsemanship Association
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Intercollegiate Dressage Association
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National Snaffle Bit Association
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United States Dressage Federation
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Western Dressage Association of America
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Official Western Saddle of the IEA
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Official Show Clothing of the IEA
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Official Helmet of the IEA
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Official Tack and Equipment Supplier of the IEA
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