October 3, 2022

Dear IEA Members and Friends - 

Where did September go? And the warm weather?

It seems like the school year started in a flash and IEA season along with it. Hard to believe we are already two months into what is proving to be a large and very exciting 21st IEA season. Over 100 horse shows have already taken place with hundreds more on the schedule this fall and winter.  

With the month of October starting this weekend, we encourage those teams and riders who may still need to finish up their applications to get those done quickly in order to have your memberships activated and READY TO SHOW! About 98% of returning teams have already renewed for this season which is wonderful. We've also welcomed 129 NEW TEAMS so far. It is definitely not too late to join in the fun! Fall is the perfect time to show IEA.

There is always something happening with IEA or information to be shared. 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 so we can see them and celebrate your successes with the IEA community. Social media is also a great way to learn more about your Youth Board reps and share IEA with other barn friends.  



Per usual, there is a lot of information and upcoming events to highlight in this newsletter. Thank you for being an important part of our IEA family. We wish you the best of luck this season. 

Best Wishes,

The IEA Staff and Board of Directors

CLICK ON CARTOON JENN FOR THE ZOOM LINK.

BOB'S CUSTOM SADDLES IS THE

OFFICIAL WESTERN SADDLE OF THE IEA.

PROCEEDS FROM SWEATSHIRTS

BENEFIT THE IEA@CONGRESS SHOW.

IEA ADULT PILOT PROGRAM CLASSES ARE HAPPENING!

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.

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.

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.

IEA is also proud to feature the following National Finals Sponsors this month:

Pillar 1: Building stability in the saddle

Ifa Simmonds, creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy shares an important rider fitness tip for building stability in the saddle!

How’s your core stability?

Do you ever have hip, knee or shoulder pain? Common rider physical weaknesses stem from a lack of core stiffness and stability. The core is the baseline for our body’s movement and communication in the saddle. A lack of functional core strength causes tired and strained muscles that add extra stress to the body that lead to an overuse sports injury.

The best way to avoid an injury.

Make sure your rider fitness program starts with stability training. The first 4 weeks of your training should involve many different movements and exercises that challenge and build your total body stabilization. What’s stability training? Systematic exercises that challenge and improve your awareness, strength and balance.

Not sure where to start? For more info and exercises to build your core and stability Download the Essential Core Training Guide.  Visit www.ifafit.com for more info.

WATCH THE LIVE STREAM OF

THE IEA@CONGRESS WESTERN SHOW.  

Beginning Thursday, October 6 at 8:00am EST.

Broadcast Services provided by National Sports Broadcasting.

THANK YOU IEA@CONGRESS SPONSORS & DONORS:

KRISTINE NAGY

DARE EQUESTRIAN TEAM

CHRISTIN LAVELLE

GENNA NIELSON

Alida Burkholder

Amanda Abeson

Amanda Arnold

Amanda Moore

Amy Coble

Anneliesa Henslee

Ashley Thompson

Ashley Winter

Beth Boehmer

Bobbiejo McClure

Candice Askwith

Carrie Drovdlic

Christina Kobs

Courtney Yoder

Danielle McDermott

Denise Skingle

Elizabeth Wiley

Elizabeth Wurster

Erica Miller

Erin Fisher

Heather Noon

Heather Payne

Jacquelyn Santomo

Jay Eggspuehler

Jeffrey Nielsen

Jeffrey Trusler

Jennifer Eaton

Joanna Raub

Jodi Paul

Joni Hunter

Kathleen Kirby

Katie Weilacher

Kim Morello

Kimber Whanger

Kimberly Willis

Kristy June Miller

Kylie Bonitati

Lisa Johnson

Mary Ennis

Melinda McDonald

Melissa Atkins

Melissa Sims

Michael Yearick

Michel Meilleur

Michelle Kline

Nicole Grant

Rachel Nash

Raymond T Allen

Renae Kennedy

Resa Badger

Rhonda Becker

Ross Klingelhofer

Sandra Whitmore

Shannon Zimmerman

Tami Schmidt

Tina Krueger

Tracie Contrucci

Whitney Snyder

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.

GREEN IS THE NEW BLUE Helping Young Equestrians Identify Environmental Studies Programs

Now Offering a Database of Collegiate Programs with Environmental Majors

Green Is The New Blue (GNB), a non-profit organization that strives to reduce the environmental impact of horse sports, continues to offer a wealth of resources for the industry to learn about easy, straightforward sustainability practices to improve their ecological impact. 

Among these resources are several ways for young equestrians to combine higher education, riding, and sustainability, including the Green Team Challenge scholarship and a new database full of information on Environmental Studies programs across the U.S. READ MORE...

IEA MEMBERS: How many of you have ACTUALLY READ THROUGH the IEA RULE BOOK this season?

The IEA 2022-2023 RULE BOOK is AVAILABLE online HERE.

Rule changes can be found highlighted in green throughout the rule book.

OCTOBER CHALLENGE: Take one hour over the next month to familiarize yourself with the IEA Rulebook. It will make you a more successful coach, rider, show host and IEA parent to understand what to expect at IEA shows, help your team avoid costly mistakes, and what tests judges may ask of you. (Hint: Sometimes the judge may ask a question directly from the rulebook!)

WESTERN MEMBERS: Last season the Western Committee released a new Western Judges Guidebook that carefully outlines western class penalties and what judges are looking for in Western patterns and rail work. This is an extremely useful guide in understanding penalty points and what to avoid when showing in IEA Western classes. Check it out HERE.

FROM THE DESK OF THE IEA NATIONAL STEWARD

RE: SAFETY VESTS

IEA acknowledges that the use of personal safety equipment and gear, including air vests and safety vests with air canisters, is the personal choice of each participant. By making application for membership, participants acknowledge that IEA does not assume responsibility for the function or malfunction of safety equipment and that in certain instances safety equipment and the use thereof may present a risk of harm to the participant, the animals and other riders. The possible malfunction of safety equipment, one’s own equipment or another rider’s equipment, constitutes an inherent risk of the sport and as such is included in waivers signed by all members and parents/guardians of minors.

Check out the morning radio show/podcast "Columbus Concerns" from the September 4th broadcast at Star 95.1 Radio Station in Columbus, OH featuring IEA Founder and Executive Director, Roxane Durant and Co-Founder and Board Member, Myron Leff.

LISTEN: https://star951fm.com/index.php/contests/columbus-concerns?fbclid=IwAR1ELblXbMEdLQ7MW1E8XDh9nzIEFw-ZkbdwEVccdPTdsqFSjMfq7i1WE6U

Roxane and Myron along with radio host, Mark Nuse talk about how IEA got started, how it benefits students, and how to get involved. IEA was originally founded in Ohio 21 years ago and has expanded to the largest youth equestrian association in the U.S. with more than 14,000 participating members nationwide. 

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

Great for notebooks, waterbottles, laptops, horse show prizes 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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