Interscholastic Equestrian Team
Improve Equine Skills
Team Atmosphere
Showing Opportunities
Build Lasting Friendships
College Scholarship Opportunities
Hello, Johnson Properties is excited to announce the impending kick off to the 2026-2027 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) training and competition year! IEA is a wonderful organization open to riders from 4th-12th grade as well as Adults from ages 21 and up.
We will hold signups and an introductory meeting over Zoom, March 18th at 6 pm. Lessons begin in late March. Horse shows begin in the Fall and run through February. Regionals, Zones and Nationals, if you qualify, are the following Spring.
Founded in 2002, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association includes more than 15,000 middle and high school student riders across the United States. To participate in IEA, there is no need to own or share-board a horse. IEA provides a mount and tack to each participant at every event. IEA riders compete in Hunt Seat or Dressage classes in unfamiliar tack on unfamiliar mounts. On show days, each rider draws a horse and enters the show arena with little or no opportunity to familiarize themselves with their horse. This format equalizes competition variables and tests the horsemanship of the contestants and provides horse-showing opportunities to a wide range of individuals. Beginning in September of each year, individuals and teams compete in multiple competitions during the regular school season. Earning points during the season allows them to qualify for Regional, Zone and National finals. Points are tracked for individual and rider accomplishments and for overall team accomplishments. The unique team aspect of the IEA provides riders and barns the opportunity to work together as a team, and build lasting friendships.
Even though IEA registration will not begin until July of 2026, we are forming our team now in order to prepare for fall competitions.
Here is why YOU should join the IEA team:
- We offer 3-4 IEA specific team riding lessons per week to choose from at
two facilities, allowing riders to train under multiple instructors, horses
and arenas. - An All Day Summer IEA Horse Camp Clinic with Teammates
- Fun IEA Fundraising Events, Field Trips, Clinics, Banquets, and Team
Parties - Our coaches attend 10-12 IEA shows per season giving our riders a great
selection of dates to choose their 5 shows from - With over 70 school horses, Johnson Properties provides riders a wide
variety of horses to practice on - You get the opportunity to compete against other riders at various horse
shows without having to share board or own a horse - As a team, and individually, we get the chance to qualify for Regional,
Zone and National IEA shows - You have four instructors, Beata Parsons, Haley Johnson, Kathy
Jachymczyk, and Skylar Parsons who each bring their own years of
experience and training techniques - Riding an unfamiliar horse at shows, increases your riding and
horsemanship skills - This is a preparatory stepping stone for University Intercollegiate
Teams. - You will develop team building and sportsmanship skills
- Our large team allows riders a wonderful chance to make lifelong
friends - You will improve your equitation on horseback through practice and
horse shows - This year we will be beginning to offer riders our pilot dressage team
In order to be eligible to join the team you must be in 4th-12th grade through the months of September 2026 – April 2027. Or be at least 21 years old by September 2026.
Register now – classes begin Late March!
If you are interested in joining please contact Haley Johnson at doublejevents@gmail.com. She will be happy to send you a detailed packet of information for this year's team and answer any questions you may have.