Saturday, April 20, 2024

Bookmark this webpage for the latest information about IEA National Finals including the Live Stream, Results, Draws, Horse Descriptions, Vendors, Activities and more!

You can also find this page at the top at www.rideiea.org.

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE IEA CHARITY DINNER (Adults Only) and IEA PROM (Youth ages 9-19 only). The official deadline has been extended until Sunday, April 21.

ALL IEA RIDERS AT IEA NATIONAL FINALS 2024....JOIN US FOR IEA PROM!

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 - 6:30 - 9:30PM

RIDGE ROOM - TRYON INTERNATIONAL EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Pull out those prom/homecoming/fun dresses, coats & ties and come dance the night away with your teammates and new friends. All age IEA riders welcome.

Thank you to GRIER SCHOOL for sponsoring this event.

IEA RIDERS INTERESTED IN RIDING IN COLLEGE - COME TO THE IEA NATIONAL FINALS COLLEGE FAIR!

We are almost a month away from our first ever IEA National Finals College Fair! This is an open invitation for any and all who are interested in attending. The IEA College Fair is a FREE unique opportunity to explore and discover the various academic and athletic options available for equestrian students.

Plus, the first 150 participants will receive a free exclusive IEA pennant!

For questions, please email Lauren Lane at lauren@rideiea.org

We are proud to announce the Colleges and Organizations attending:

* Alvernia University

* Averett University

* Bethany College

* Bridgewater College

* Centenary University

* Delaware Valley University

* Emory & Henry College

* Ferrum College

* Goucher College

* Hollins University

* Intercollegiate Dressage Association

* Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

* Johnson & Wales University

* Keiser University

* Lake Erie College

* Midway University

* Mount Holyoke College

* Otterbein University

* Savannah College of Art & Design

* St. Andrews University

* Sweet Briar College

* University of Findlay

* University of Louisville Equine Industry Program

* University of Lynchburg

* Alexander Academic Access (College Advisor)

Calling all IEA riders! Introducing... the #bringyourown Best Decorated Reusable Water Bottle Challenge. To be awarded on Thursday April, 25th at IEA National Finals.

To participate: Submit your entry virtually by posting on social media. The challenge is open to ALL Hunt Seat and Dressage IEA riders and will be judged on the best decorated bottle and most enthusiasm. You don't need to be at Tryon to participate.

1. Decorate your reusable water bottle

2. Post a photo of your bottle, solo or with your team.

3. Tag @green_is_the_new_blue + @rideiea + your zone.

4. Use #bringyourown

5. Confirm your bottle was entered by DM-ing us your photo

Top prize: @essexclassics show shirt. Additional prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.

Good luck and see you at the finals!

Your theme days at the 2024 National Finals are:

Day 1 Thursday - THE ERAS TOUR (IEA's Version)

Day 2 Friday - HOMETOWN OR COLLEGE REP

Day 3 Saturday - BARBIE MOVIE

Day 4 Sunday - JERSEY DAY

WESTERN NATIONAL FINALS INFORMATION

More details and registration can be found at:

bit.ly/WorldShowJudgingContest

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Youth Judging Contest is back and better than ever at the 2024 APHA World Show! And this year, IEA Riders and Teams are invited to participate!

This year's contest features three youth levels and a horseIQ Judging Workshop that offers educational opportunities in contest strategy, scoring, calculating cuts, preparing for judges exams and so much more!

• Youth 14-18
• Youth 13 & Under
• Youth Limited Division: 14-18 and 13 & Under

Awards and belt buckles will be given in all youth divisions! Don't miss out on this opportunity to join us in Fort Worth, Texas on SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024 to take part in the contest and expand your skills.

IEA Riders and Teams - We encourage you to form a judging team with riders from your IEA team or single riders can join up with another team if your own team is not participating. This event is produced by APHA and information and registration will be updated at the link above as it becomes available.

In the meantime, if coaches or riders have questions about participating, you may contact IEA Western Zone Administrator, Tammy Braham at tammy.braham@rideiea.org or by calling Tammy at (724) 967-5501.

(Tammy can put you in touch with coaches who are forming teams.)

This is a great opportunity to try your hand at judging while at IEA Nationals!

To learn more about the course, visit bit.ly/IEAxHorseIQ

IEA Western Judging Joins horseIQ

A new course explaining the ins and outs of IEA Western competition judging is now available on horseIQ.com!

The IEA Western Judging course explains in detail what to expect when competing in IEA Western horsemanship and reining events. It includes the draw-based competition format, judging considerations and more. Example classes are explained by expert carded judges.

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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:

• Designee for Roxane Durant (Founding Member): Hannah Bentz 
• Designee for Wayne Ackerer (Founding Member): Nancy Arledge

Members At Large:

• Dustin Boehmer
• Leah Fiorentino
• Katie Morehead-Oman
• Cathy Muzzy 

Non-Voting Members:

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

Director Emeritus:

• Timothy J. Boone
• Myron Leff

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