05/22/2026
📣 Calling all hunt seat riders — join us Saturday, June 6th for an IEA rider evaluation!
👉🏻 Complete your signup by June 1st: https://form.jotform.com/261404750325147
Fast Facts
- No rider needs to own a horse.
- Four possible ability levels: beginner, novice, intermediate, open.
- Riders entering grades 4-12 are eligible.
- Amateur Adults ages 21+ may also join and compete as individuals, against other adults, at flat,
18” and 2’ jump heights.
- Individuals and teams earn season points toward qualifying for regional, zone and national
finals.
- Competition season starts August 1st and ends in November. Qualifying riders or teams may
continue to ride through National Finals in late April.
- Shows follow IHSA collegiate format. Riders compete on horses furnished by different show
barns which are assigned to riders by random draw. The use of personal tack is not allowed. This
balances competition variables and primarily tests riders’ horsemanship.
❔Let’s connect: [email protected]
