Interscholastic Equestrian Team

The Stables hosts both a middle school and high school IEA team. IEA competition is modeled after the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and is a wonderful way for students to experience the camaraderie of a team as well as the challenge of the unique draw-based format. Riders have the opportunity to qualify for post-season competition through five meets during the school year. Regular season begins in August and usually continues through late February, with post-season National Finals occurring in early May. More information can be found on the IEA website.

    • Students must be rising 4th-12th graders and at least 9 years of age

    • All team members must be enrolled in at least one lesson per week with Frederica trainers

    • Proper schooling attire: riding pants, tall or paddock boots/half chaps, gloves, hairnet

    • Show attire: black or navy hunt coat, white show shirt, tan or beige show breeches (jodhpurs for younger riders), black gloves, tall boots (paddock boots with garter straps for younger riders), black helmet, and hairnet (or two bows for younger riders)

    • Shoe shine kit (black or brown)

    • Supplies can be purchased at the Frederica Tack Shop or check with coaches for good stores

    • Fall group lesson sessions are $440/session, and private lessons are available on a very limited basis

    • Most horse shows cost roughly $200 per show day (much less than traditional horse shows)

    • Riders are responsible for their own membership fees, class entry fees ($45 per class), coaching fees ($45/show day). Coach meals, hotel fees, and horse rental fees (typically $125/horse) to be split amongst riders

    • Most competitions occur within a 4-hour drive. Out-of-town competitions typically require an overnight stay

    • Riders travel with parents or team driver parents and will stay in team rooms (with certain exceptions)

    • Drivers and food/drink supplies are always needed at away competitions

    • Riders must enroll in lessons beginning the week of August 16th. Regular season will end mid-February 2023

    • Mandatory events are noted below with an asterisk (*)

 
Dates Event Location
Aug 14Season Begins, Students enrolled in lessonsFrederica
Aug 14All registration forms dueFrederica
Aug 27*Mandatory Team Meeting*Frederica
Sept 16-17Evermore Horse ShowBrooklet, GA
Oct. 21-22Evermore Horse ShowBrooklet, GA
Dec. 16IEA @ FredericaFrederica
Jan 124:30 *Mandatory* Show PrepFrederica
Jan 13-14*Mandatory* Frederica IEA ShowFrederica