Middleburg Riding Interscholastic Equestrian Team
Dear Middleburg Riding Students and Parents
Middleburg Riding is a member of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (‘IEA’), the governing body for middle and high school equestrian competitions. We travel to other schools within the region to compete in Hunt Seat Equitation.
Under the program, riders of different levels can compete. Levels range from Beginner Walk/Trot to Advanced Varsity, which competes over fences as well as on the flat. IEA also now offers an option for adults.
Riders do not need to bring their own horse. In fact, it is beneficial to ride the team’s horses, since in competition team members ride the host school’s horses which are are assigned by draw. Competing on a horse you don’t know is both fun and challenging, and adds an element of teamwork to what is ordinarily an individual sport.
Middleburg Riding is excited and proud to offer the opportunity for its students to participate in IEA. To be eligible, riders must take lessons and ride at least two times per week. We also offer a pre-season camp in August.
Competitions are held on weekends. Riders may compete five times during the season, which will run from September to February. Riders and their team accumulate points from their placings that give them the opportunity to qualify for Regional Finals. A top placing at Regionals qualifies for Zones, and a top placing there gives riders a chance to compete in the National Finals.
Costs and other info:
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There will be one fee payable to Middleburg Riding that will cover the entire season of five shows. There is a discount if you choose to pay this in its entirety up front
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It is also possible to pay per show
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Riders should register themselves directly with IEA
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Team members should order Team swag through Forget Me Not Designs. Search their stores tab for Middleburg Riding