IEA Team
Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat Team
The Harris Sport Horses IEA team is open to riders in grades 4-12 ready to compete on a randomly drawn horse at the walk trot level through jumping up to 2’6”. No prior show experience is necessary to join the team.
Nora & Rachel are seasoned IEA coaches that have successfully coached middle & high school teams for many years, advancing riders all the way to the national level.
Rachel & Nora take pride in creating a team atmosphere that is positive, supportive & inclusive. We focus on teaching our riders top notch horsemanship skills with a focus on cohesive team work.
Our team practices weekly from August through January in addition to riders individual riding lessons.
Interested in joining the team? Please reach out to Rachel! We are now accepting new riders for the 2025-2026 season and will begin practice in late July.
Benefits of Joining the IEA Team
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Show Experience
The IEA team gives riders the opportunity to show without the need for their own horse. Team members in grades 4-12 practice weekly on our string of school masters suitable for all levels of riding from walk trot up to jumping 2’6”. Regional shows run September through January with the opportunity to qualify for regional, zone and national finals.
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Team Sportsmanship
Equestrian sports are typically an individual competition, however IEA provides the opportunity for riders to compete as a team. Our team consists of riders in grades 4-8 at all levels of experience. Nora & Rachel take pride in creating a cohesive team that supports each other & cheers each other on! Our more senior riders and captains are chosen for their leadership skills & ability to support our younger & less experienced riders.
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Resume Builder
Competing at the regional, zone and national level is an excellent opportunity to build your resume, especially if you are interested in joining a college team in the future. IEA offers members $1.5 million in scholarships each season along with many other educational opportunites.
