IEA Zone 5

We are Zone 5 of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association. Comprised of middle school and high school equestrian athletes and teams from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.

IEA was formed and organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students. The mission of IEA is to introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools to equestrian sports and to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction.

Pictured above: 2012 Zone 5 Hunt Seat Upper School Champion Team, Empress Valley. 

2013 Zone 5 Championships

Hunt Seat Zone Finals

Judge: Creigh Duncan - "R", New Jersey

Location: Roberts Arena, Wilmington, OH

Date: March 16-17, 2013

Hotel Information:

Hampton Inn- Wilmington, OH
Group code: 3IH  “IEA Horse Show”
phone: 937-382-4400 Fax: 937-382-4410
201 Holiday Dr, Wilmington, OH 45177
Prices range from $99-$119

Holiday Inn Express- Wilmington, OH
Group code: LYH “IEA Horse Show”
phone: 937-382-5858 fax: 937-382-0457
155 Holiday Dr, Wilmington, OH 45177
Prices range between $99-$119





Western Zone Finals

Judges: TBD

Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hillard, OH

Date: May 12, 2013

Zone 5 News

2013 Scholarship Information

Download the 2013 Scholarship Application HERE

As we gear up for the 2012-13 show season, be sure you have all the information you need.

Check out the FORMS page of this site to download any important documents.

Zone 5 regions have been re-aligned for the 2012-13 season.

Please see the MAP and Zone Split Guidelines for further details.

Fast Facts

• No need to own a horse to participate. 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 6-8 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. Hunt Seat National Finals are in April. Western National Finals are in June.
• 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.

Download the IEA Quick Start Guide



USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program

The new High School Equestrian Athlete program is open to equestrian athletes in all breeds or disciplines who are enrolled in grades 9-12, and are currently USEF members, or become USEF members. The program will run June 1–May 31 of each year, and will honor those who document their training and competition involvement by awarding emblems and pins. Enroll your team members now!