IEA Program

Larimar Show Stables takes pride in hosting both a High School and Middle School Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team! Joining the IEA presents an excellent opportunity for young riders to enhance their skills within a supportive team environment. The unique aspect of IEA lies in its provision for riders to participate and compete without the need to own or lease a horse. Our team members attend weekly practices at Larimar, complemented by a separately scheduled lesson each week. This prepares them for competitions held at various venues across Connecticut, allowing them to accumulate points toward qualification for regional, zone, and national Finals!

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 25-28, 2024 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC.