Join the Thomas School - Farmstead IEA Team

Zone 2 - Region 8

An IEA rider’s journey starts with the desire to be part of a team.  Whether the team is the partnership between rider and horse or the team that consists of old and new friends at the barn, an IEA rider has the opportunity to develop competitive riding skills, make lasting memories, and further their riding ability in college and beyond.

And the best part is, IEA riders do not need to own a horse or tack to participate – making it an affordable way to participate in equestrian sports.
Gliding through the air over obstacles on a 1,200 pound mount is quite the sight and, for a rider, a significant accomplishment! Hunt Seat is the largest discipline of the IEA, and competitions offer over-fences opportunities at every event.
 

Hunt Seat

With a history based in foxhunting, modern day hunt seat riding has adapted to a forward seat style to allow the rider to easily stay in balance with the horse on the flat or over a course of fences. In equitation, a rider’s position, ability to clearly communicate with the horse and overall performance are being judged. Each ride is performed on an unknown mount determined by a draw-based format. Whether showing over fences or on the rail, riders have lots of fun.
 

About the IEA Hunt Seat Program:

  • Open to riders in grades 4-12.
  • Horse and tack assembled for all competitions by Host Team(s).
  • 2 Hunt Seat Classes Offered – Equitation on the Flat and Over Fences.
  • 4 Ability Levels for Equitation on the Flat: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Open.
  • Flat classes may include patterns for upper levels.
  • 3 Ability Levels for Over Fences: Novice, Intermediate and Open.
  • 4th or 5th grade riders can now be POINT RIDERS on middle school (Futures) teams and compete in any eligible division level.
  • Over fences classes include cross-rails, 2’ and 2’6” jumps.
  • ASTM/SEI Helmets are mandatory for all Hunt Seat riders.
  • Zone and National Scholarship Awards available.
  • Competition season 2023-24:  August 1 – April 30.
  • The 2024 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals will be held in late April 2024 (Dates TBD) at the Tryon Equestrian Center, NC.

Contact us for more information – 1 (833) Ride-TSH or [email protected]

Coaches

Tara Baron [email protected]
Judy Galterio [email protected]
Sean Martens [email protected]

 

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