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This Year Your Gift will have 2X the Impact!
Every contribution, big or small, can make a significant difference to the lives of young equestrian athletes and the future of our sport. Thanks to a very generous matching contribution from MZ Farms &The Muzzy Family, your gift will have 2X the impact!
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Dear IEA Members & Friends:
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. IEA is incredibly thankful for all of our members, sponsors, and equine partners and we appreciate all that you do year-round to not only support this organization, but also the entire equine community. We see you out there doing great things and it makes us proud you share your time and talents with us.
Per usual, the IEA elves have been diligently working to assist with horse shows, post-season planning, database education, national finals coordination, answering calls & emails, and a flurry of other activities. In this season of rapid-fire information and event preparations, we are striving to support you as you have supported us this year.
As we wind down the calendar year, we are winding up for exciting events in 2025 including National Finals which will be here before we know it. New venues, new sponsors, new opportunities as well as many of our returning favorites. If you are not already following us on social media @rideiea on Facebook and/or Instagram - you are missing out! We are constantly sharing updates, stories, photos, and more as it is the easiest way to spread information quickly.
Stay warm. Stay tuned. And stay in touch at info@rideiea.org.
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IEA Hires Equine Professional Lori Cramer
as Co-Administrator for Growing Dressage Program
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IEA recently hired equine professional, Lori Cramer, to be the Dressage Co-Administrator for the IEA’s growing Dressage program. Cramer’s responsibilities will mirror that of co-administrator, Emily David, with a focus on program growth and finance. No stranger to the IEA draw-based competition format, Cramer previously served on the IEA Board of Directors in 2016 and 2017 and has a long history of working with various collegiate equestrian teams.
Cramer served as the Director of English Equestrian Studies at The University of Findlay from 2001-2004, where in her four-year stay, the team accomplished the title of Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Champions and earned two Reserve National Championships – finishing in the top five all four years. She had the opportunity to coach The Ohio State Hunt Seat team in 2004-2005 earning the title of reserve Zone 6 Team. During her time working with The Ohio State team, Cramer also had the opportunity to assist with the Autumn Rose Hunt Seat IEA Team.
From 2005-2015, Cramer served as the Director and Coach of the Miami University Equestrian program developing both the Hunt Seat and Dressage programs to achieve Regional, Zone and National top 10 rankings, while also leading the fundraising, design and building of an equestrian facility completing Phase 1 during her tenure. She has also served on the United State Equestrian Federation (USEF), United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), IHSA and IEA Board of Directors in various roles and responsibilities.
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In December 2015, Cramer was recognized with the USHJA President’s Distinguished Service Award and in 2016 with the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award. After her many years of coaching and program management, Cramer used her passion for leadership to work with Miami University Campus Services leading the team providing all non-academic services to students. She most recently served as a C-Suite member for a growing company where she drove strategic initiates while fostering the growth and empowerment of the team.
“Returning my focus to a lifelong passion of working with horses and equestrians by working for an organization that supports the lifelong involvement of equestrian athletes is incredibly rewarding and a blessing,” says Cramer.
Originally from New Jersey, Cramer graduated from The University of Findlay with an undergraduate degree in Business and Equine Studies and a Master’s in Business Administration.
IEA Executive Director, Roxane Durant, stated “We are thrilled to have Lori to return to us in this new leadership role with a focus on Dressage. Lori’s understanding of not only the IEA program format, but of how to strategically manage budgets and growth systems has already proven helpful as we look at overall healthy growth for the organization.”
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Test Your Horse Knowledge with the IEA National Hippology Academy
The National Hippology Academy (NHA) is available for both IEA Rider Members and non-rider members from 4th grade to adults. We have activities for all knowledge levels!
IEA youth and adult rider members will have the option to enroll when they register to join a team. The fee to join is $25. The program is FREE for Junior Education Members (JEM).
If you are an IEA Member that has already joined as a rider or Adult Contributing Member and now want to add on the Hippology program - reach out to JENNIFER EATON at jenn@rideiea.org or call 1-877-RIDE-IEA ext. 203 to be emailed a link to pay and participate.
The 2024-2025 Hippology program started in October but enrollment is open through April 30, 2025. Information on how to access online quizzes and activities will be sent out to all participants following registration.
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Follow IEA National Hippology Academy on Instagram @nhabyiea
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IEA Annual
Ornament & Mug Fundraiser
All Proceeds Benefit
the IEA Benevolent
Fund which provides financial aid to youth riders.
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There are still some IEA ornaments and winter-themed mugs left - but time is running out to place your order before the holidays are here. $25.00 Per Ornament or Collectors Mug.
Last shipments will go out December 16th!
Give the gift that gives back to young riders. Thank you for your support.
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SHOW HOSTS
ARE YOU HOSTING OR ATTENDING AN IEA COMPETITION ON OR AFTER DEC. 14, 2024?
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All horse show processing, from show applications to submitting team entries, will be moving into AccessIEA beginning with competitions hosted 12/14/24. Read more about what to expect HERE >>
PARENTS and COACHES
ARE YOU ENTERING RIDERS IN A SHOW OR PAYING THE SHOW FEES IN AccessIEA?
ALL MEMBERS
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The AccessIEA FAQ sheet on the JOIN page of our website is also frequently updated with answers to member questions about the new database. Check that out HERE >>
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Please read through these materials and videos carefully as they are full of helpful information and procedures for entering a horse show in AccessIEA.
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If after reading and watching, you still have questions, please email info@rideiea.org.
While we have been increasingly using portions of AccessIEA all season, we are excited to unveil more of its full potential with this big leap for shows starting 12/14.
With nearly 1,000 IEA horse shows nationwide each season, you can imagine all the intricacies involved. Thank you for your continued understanding, patience, and good humor as we are embarking on new technology territory.
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G4411.10 - A list of aids appropriate to each horse must be included on the horse description list distributed to coaches and posted. Changes to the horse description list must be written and posted in a public location. Riders are responsible for checking the horse description list and any posted changes prior to mounting. Riders who use anything other than the approved aids identified in the horse description list or posted changes will be eliminated.
G4411.5 - The need for crops and spurs may change throughout the day. Exhibitors should ask the show steward whenever there is a question as to what is listed in the horse description.
Paying attention to tack/aid changes throughout the show day is key to a successful class. Often times there is a "spur/crop change board" near the in-gate or where the steward is sitting. Many coaches/teams also set up a group chat or group text for their riders and parents on the day of the show to share things like horse descriptions, tack/aid changes, schedule updates and other important information quickly. But it is ultimately up to each RIDER to be sure they have the appropriate tack and aids for their mount at the time they enter the arena.
Know before you show. All IEA rule books can be found HERE.
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HEADS UP WESTERN JUDGES, COACHES, and any ADULT interested in learning more about draw based judging....
IEA is partnering with the Color Breed Council, Pinto Horse Association of America Inc. and three other draw-based (catch-ride) organizations for a special education session at the 2025 International Equine Judges Seminar in Tulsa, OK on January 24-26, 2025.
The DRAW-BASED JUDGING SEMINAR will take place on SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 at 6:00pm and is included at no extra cost for all judges registered at the conference.
Individuals, Coaches, and anyone interested in learning more about draw-based judging and how it differs from breed-show or "regular horse show" judging are welcome to attend for a $50 registration fee. A light dinner will be served.
Presentation will be conducted by representatives of all four draw-based organizations in a collaborative effort to inform and educate judges on this ever-expanding segment of the equine industry. We hope to see YOU there!
CLICK HERE >> for more information or to register.
QUESTIONS? Contact Kim Hall • (405) 491-0111 ext. 2160 or khall@pinto.org.
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Boot Barn is a Sponsor of the IEA and this is a paid advertisement. | |
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An Update from IEA Regarding the Use of Air Canister Vests Marketed for Equestrian Use
Recently, a question arose at an IEA show about the proper use of air canister vests. There are many brands on the market from which to choose. Riders (and coaches) who choose to show in air canister vests must carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for their air canister vest model.
In most cases, air canister vests come with a strap provided by the manufacturer that is designed to be anchored/tethered at the stirrup bars (a vest purchased secondhand may not come with a saddle strap, but the user should buy one to use the vest correctly). IEA wants to clarify that placing a saddle strap on the provided saddle is NOT a violation of IEA rules about adjusting tack. Attaching an air canister vest correctly to the provided saddle is, in fact, required by IEA rules.
Air canister vests should NOT be tethered to the saddle’s D-ring. Attaching an air canister vest improperly can result in it not deploying, or deploying late.
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IEA Rulebook states in rule G4412.5:
The use of additional personal safety equipment and gear marketed for equestrian sports including air vests and safety vests with air canisters is the personal choice of each participant and their parent/guardian. It is the responsibility of the rider and their coach to ensure proper use of personal safety equipment and gear in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. IEA does not assume responsibility for the function or malfunction of such safety equipment. In certain instances safety equipment and the use thereof may present a risk of harm to the participant, the animals, and other riders. The possible malfunction of safety equipment, one’s own equipment or another rider’s equipment, constitutes an inherent risk of the sport and as such is included within the waiver of liability agreed to when becoming an IEA member.
Ride EquiSafe, a seller of air canister vests, has provided two informational videos:
1. Why using the saddle strap is important for the vest to function correctly. (video above) and
2. How to attach a saddle strap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU3Wcp63QsM
Please note that IEA does not endorse any specific brand of personal safety equipment.
As always, if members have a rulebook question, please reach out to info@rideiea.org for clarification. Thank you.
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Looking for Team Wear, IEA Awards, National Finals Jackets, or Coach/Rider Gifts with the IEA Logos?
IEA has contracted several IEA National Logo License Vendors for Apparel and Awards. These companies can print and/or embroider the IEA logo onto any of their products. Please support them with your business.
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MEQUESTRIAN SOLUTIONS
Embroidered Apparel, Barn Supplies & Awards
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BESCO AWARDS
Embroidered Apparel & Awards
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HODGES BADGE COMPANY
Ribbons & Awards
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STINEMAN RIBBON COMPANY
Ribbons & Awards
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Interscholastic Equestrian Association
Membership Office
4 Railroad Avenue - Suite 305
Wakefield, MA 01880
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Phone: 877-RIDE-IEA | 877-743-3432
Fax: 508-597-7373
www.rideiea.org | info@rideiea.org
Marketing & Communications Office
509 S. Otterbein Avenue, Suite 9
Westerville, OH 43081
National Office (Send Donations Here)
P.O. Box 809
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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IEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers:
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President: Katie Schaaf
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President Elect: Dustin Boehmer
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Secretary: Samantha Fleming
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Treasurer: Hannah Bentz
Founding Board Members & Designees:
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Designee for Roxane Durant (Founding Member): Amanda Garner
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Designee for Wayne Ackerer (Founding Member): Nancy Arledge
Members At Large:
- Christy Landwehr
- Katie Morehead-Oman
- Cathy Muzzy
Non-Voting Members:
- Roxane Durant
- Susan Wentzel
- Kathryn Quinlan
- Simon Towns
Director Emeritus:
- Timothy J. Boone
- Myron Leff
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IEA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and your
contribution is tax-deductible.
Thank you for your support.
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The IEA was established to provide competitive and educational opportunities through equestrian athletics. Good Horsemanship and honorable participation are priorities at every event. It is the responsibility of all attendees to foster a spirit of belongingness, an atmosphere of community enjoyment, and a mutual respect for all participants and their equine partners. | | | | |
