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About the Organization
The largest intercollegiate equestrian organization in the U.S., providing middle and high school students with a fair competitive platform—no horse ownership required. IEA emphasizes teamwork and school spirit, and is a key benchmark for collegiate equestrian scholarships.
Founded
2002
Member Count
1.5K+
Register Horse
Not Available
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Certification System
Varsity
Varsity Level
Selected for the varsity team to represent the school in competition
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Reserve Team Level
Complete foundational training and participate in school competitions
Beginner
Beginner
Beginner: Join an introductory competition
Annual Tournament Schedule
IEA National Finals
Every 5 month
Georgia
IEA Zone Championships
Every 3-4
Regions across the United States
IEA Regional Competitions
Every 1-3
Schools by Region
IEA Summer Clinics
Every 6-7
Designated Training Base
Recent Matches
2026 IEA Regions
2026-3 2
2025 IEA National Finals
2025 5
2025 IEA Zone Championships
2025 4
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