Join our award-winning Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) teams and experience the excitement of competition in a supportive, team-focused environment! We proudly offer both English and Western teams for middle and high school riders of all levels.
The IEA format makes showing accessible to everyone- no need to own a horse or tack. Riders compete on horses provided by the hosting team, drawing mounts at random and showcasing their skills in both flat/rail and over fences or reining/pattern work.
Our program emphasizes team spirit and sportsmanship building lifelong friendships and confidence both in and out of the ring. Whether your passion is English or Western riding, IEA gives riders the chance to learn, grow, and compete at local, regional, and national levels while representing their school and barn.
Come ride with us and be part of something bigger- a team that rides hard, supports each other, and celebrates every success together.
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-The IEA was founded on the principle that any middle school or high school student should be able to participate in horse shows, regardless of their financial status or riding level.
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-Students ride horses that are provided by the host barn and chosen by a random draw.
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-Personal tack is not allowed. However, limited schooling over fences is permitted. The theory behind this structure is to equalize variables of the competition and test the horsemanship of each contestant.
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-Barrington Hill is a member of the Zone 4, Region 10.
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-At the beginning of the school year, each team starts with a goal of accumulating enough team points to qualify for their Regional Finals.
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Participants MUST participate in Barrington Hill’s Riding Academy (one lesson per week program) to be eligible for the IEA team. The more students treat this program like a sport, the more they will get out of it! There will be additional team practices offered each month.
Fast Facts
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No need to own a horse to participate!
Classes are offered in a range of ability levels: beginner, novice, intermediate, open.
Riders in grades 4–8 are eligible for Middle School Teams while riders in grade 9–12 compete at the High School level.
Points are tracked for individual rider accomplishments and for overall team accomplishments.Individuals and teams earn points to qualify for postseason.
The competition season starts in September and ends at the National Finals in late spring.
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How it Works
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Horses, and tack are all provided to the students by the host teams.
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Rider and horse are allowed a brief warm up in the over fences.
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Scores are based upon the rider’s equitation.
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Students compete as a team and individually.
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Each rider attends up to 5 shows during the season.
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Riders are competing on horses that they are unfamiliar with, therefore they will be placed at a lower level. If you have questions about your placement, please speak with one of the coaches.
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Horse shows are one day shows that generally do not involve overnight travel.
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IEA shows require proper horse show attire.
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