Evenstride participates in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), a national organization created to introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools to equestrian sports. As a member of Zone 1, Evenstride both hosts and travels to IEA horse shows in the area.Similarly one may ask, what does IEA stand for horses?
Interscholastic Equestrian Association
One may also ask, what is an IEA show? IEA shows offer classes from beginner walk-trot-canter all the way up to open 2'6” fences and reining, so you'll be competing against other riders at a similar riding level as you throughout the regular season for a chance to qualify for the post season. You might even make it all the way to the National Finals.
Likewise, how much does IEA cost?
Fees: There is a $55 yearly membership fee to join IEA. There is a monthly fee for IEA practices from August to March ($90/month for 2019-2020 season). Entries for shows are an additional cost (Average cost per show is $80).
How do you qualify for IEA Nationals?
An IEA Hunt Seat Team must accumulate a minimum of twelve (12) points during a competition year and appear in at least two (2) IEA recognized shows to qualify for the National Finals. Each Team designates one rider per class to compete for points toward the team championship.
How IEA regionals work?
For a flat class, there's no warm-up allowed at all. At each show, the rider gets points towards regional finals for every ribbon they earn. In Zone 1 during the 2018-2019 season, a rider needs 18 points to qualify for regional finals. If they get these required points, they are able to advance to regionals.How many points do you need to point out in IEA?
If a rider accumulates twenty-two (22) points in a class in regular season competitions within a single competition year, that rider 'points out' and must, during the next competition year, move up at least one division.What is hunt seat riding?
Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding commonly found in North American horse shows. Hunt seat competition in North America includes both flat and over fences for show hunters, which judge the horse's movement and form, and equitation classes, which judge the rider's ability both on the flat and over fences.Where is IEA 2019?
—April 30, 2019—The Interscholastic Equestrian Association named 12 new U.S. Hunter Jumper Association individual champions, two team national champions, and the 2019 Leading Hunt Seat Rider during the IEA Hunt Seat National Finals, held April 26-28, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa 
