August 23, 2022

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Dear IEA Members and Friends - 


We are officially underway with our 21st season!


Shows have started and memberships continue to roll in daily. If you have not already started your team or rider membership, we encourage you to do so within the next few weeks in order to have the the best opportunities for a full show season. While memberships are open year-round, we suggest your teams and riders are signed up by October 1st or earlier. About 85% of returning teams have already renewed for this season. Take advantage of the warmer weather and show now!


We have lots of exciting things on the horizon, so please follow IEA on your favorite social media platform @rideiea for the most up-to-date announcements, videos, reminders, and re-caps. We love it when you tag us in your photos with #rideiea - then we can share your successes with the IEA community. Social media is a great way to learn more about your Youth Board reps and share IEA with other barn friends.  


We have officially welcomed 60 NEW teams in June/July with more new teams to be announced at the end of this month. Coaches, did you know you can receive $50 for each new team you refer to IEA? Contact Jennifer Eaton at jenn@rideiea.org for details.  


Happy Showing!


The IEA Staff and Board of Directors

BOB'S CUSTOM SADDLES

The Official Western Saddle of the IEA


www.bobscustomsaddles.com

So, we recently made a big announcement about the IEA ADULT PILOT PROGRAM.


Now what?


IEA has created a webpage for the ADULT PILOT PROGRAM under the Opportunities tab that lists potential shows that are planning on hosting adult classes.

https://www.rideiea.org/opportunities/adult-pilot-program/


This webpage will also house the results of adult rider points for each discipline zone/region as well as other information pertaining to the Adult Pilot Program.

Interested in including ADULT CLASSES at your IEA show?


Please reach out to Emily David emily@rideiea.org to be included on the list.


Interested in participating in the ADULT PILOT PROGRAM as a RIDER?


Check out the map of teams that are in your area or reach out to coaches near you about participating on their team. Teams will be added to the map as they let us know they plan to participate in this program.


Please note As this is the first year of the Pilot Program, there may or may not be available Adult shows/classes in your area. As interest grows, more shows will be added. We are overwhelmed with the enthusiasm for this program and look forward to developing it with you.

Check out the IEA DRESSAGE CLINIC at Equine Affaire

North America's premier equine exposition and equestrian gathering is returning to Massachusetts! Join us at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield for four full days of exciting equestrian experiences on November 10-13, 2022. There's no better place to learn more about horses, connect with other horse-crazy youth, network with equine professionals, explore new products, and so much more.

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IEA is proud to have outstanding Collegiate Partners who provide thousands of scholarship dollars to our national finals riders. 

THANK YOU to ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY and UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY

for your support.  Click on their logos to learn more about their equestrian programs.

RIDER FITNESS FRIDAYS WITH IFAFIT

Riders and Coaches....Have you been following along on our INSTAGRAM PAGE @rideiea for FITNESS FRIDAYS with IFAFIT?


If not, you are missing out on great exercise video tips made especially for riders from IEA Wellness Partner, Ifa Simmonds.  Be sure you follow along @rideiea. 


To learn more about Ifa, visit IFAFIT.com.

IEA will again partner with The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) to host its second IEA Western Horse Show during the 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, OH on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unmatched destination for equestrians from across the globe. OQHA has created a legacy by maintaining the largest single-breed horse show in the world and IEA is pleased to again offer the opportunity to IEA Western youth riders to compete at this world-class show. 

 

The IEA@Congress show on October 6th is open to IEA Western rider members in grades 4-12 (ages 9-19) and will feature classes in Western Horsemanship, Reining and Ranch Riding divisions in the Taft Coliseum. In October 2021, nearly 160 Western riders from 22 teams across 12 states participated in the inaugural IEA@Congress horse show. Entries open for all Western Regions on Sept 1.

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SCHNEIDERS is a PROUD NATIONAL FINALS and IEA@CONGRESS SPONSOR.

IEA is proud to partner with Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) for their International Conference this year on October 20-22, 2022 at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN (near Nashville).

IEA Coaches are encouraged to attend and receive the CHA Member rate.

LEARN MORE and REGISTER

PROUD SPONSORS OF THE IEA

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GRIER SCHOOL - A TRUE EQUESTRIAN DYNASTY

Congratulations to long-standing IEA Team(s) - Grier School on your many equestrian successes and for playing such an important part in this year's IEA National Finals. And thank you to The Plaid Horse for this lovely article.  READ MORE

Show off your IEA Pride with IEA Stickers. and Magnets from REDBUBBLE.com

Great for notebooks, waterbottles, laptops, and more!


IEA stickers make easy prizes by themselves or on any award.  A great way to show off your team pride and an easy way to recognize other IEA riders and coaches.  Click on the logo to visit the IEA RedBubble store.  @OfficialRideIEA

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IEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Officers:

  • President: Amanda Garner
  • President Elect: Katie Schaaf
  • Secretary: Samantha Fleming
  • Treasurer: Christy Landwehr


Founding Board Members & Designees:

  • Myron Leff (Founding Member)
  • Designee for Roxane Durant (Founding Member)Hannah Bentz *
  • Designee for Wayne Ackerer (Founding Member)Nancy Arledge
  • Designee for Tim Boone (Founding Member)Dustin Boehmer *

 

Members At Large:

  • Leah Fiorentino
  • Katie Morehead-Oman
  • Cathy Muzzy *

 

Non-Voting Members:

  • Roxane Durant
  • Susan Wentzel
  • Kathryn Quinlan
  • Simon Towns

 

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The IEA was established to provide competitive and educational opportunities through equestrian athletics. Good Horsemanship and honorable participation are priorities at every event. It is the responsibility of all attendees to foster a spirit of belongingness, an atmosphere of community enjoyment, and a mutual respect for all participants and their equine partners.