ABout

  • No rider needs to own a horse.

  • Classes are offered in four ability levels: beginner, novice, intermediate, open. Any combination of ability levels on a team is permissible, but it is advantageous to have at least one rider in every class to be competitive as a team.

  • 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 regional, zone and national finals.

  • Teams take turns hosting horse shows throughout the season. New teams are NOT required to host any shows. Second year teams are required to co-host at least one show. Teams in their Third year or additional years must host one show or co-host two shows per year.

  • The competition season starts September 1st and ends at the National Finals in late spring / early summer.

  • Students ride horses that are furnished by the host barn and chosen by random draw. The use of personal tack is not allowed and limited schooling is permitted. This equalizes competition variables and tests the horsemanship of the contestants.

  • Riders can earn scholarships and Varsity Riding Letters.

Cantera IEA Team

IEA Membership $60 for one school year

Cantera Membership $50 for one school year

Practices will be $35 and participation is not required, however, all team members should be enrolled in weekly lessons through Cantera or elsewhere.

Show entry fees are not to exceed $45 a class and riders will only be eligible to participate in two classes max.

Show coaching fees will be $40 a day per student.

Any show travel related costs for the coach will be divided up amongst those showing. This could include gas, hotels, food, etc.

Practices

Please sign in at each practice on the whiteboard so we have record of who attended. The team will tack up the practice horses together and will be in charge of untacking the horses as a team.

  • Sundays starting on (dates to be posted in the Slack App). These are not mandatory and they are not a traditional lesson.

'23-'24 Show Schedule

  • New dates will be posted in the Slack app (Ask Coach Annemarie to be added to slack or Miss Julie if not on Slack)

  • Riders are only allowed to compete in 5 shows and must ride in 2 shows to qualify

Post Season shows:

  • Regionals - TBA

  • Zone 9 Finals - TBA

  • National Finals - Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina on April 25-28 2024