IEA Shows

-Each rider can do a max of 5 shows in the regular IEA Show Season

-$40 per class and $60 coaching fee per show.  The cost of hauling and caring for horses is split between all riders attending the show.

-Depending on rider level, they will either compete in one flat class or one flat and one over fences

-Individual goal is to earn 18 points which will allow that rider to qualify for regionals

-The teams (middle & highschool) will each have a pre-selected point rider for each show (completed by trainer without riders knowledge).  The points from these riders are tallied and used to rank the team as a whole

-Team goal is to earn 20 points this will allow the top point riders to qualify for regionals (the entire team does not automatically qualify)

-If an individual or the team qualifies for post season showing that is up to an additional 3 more weekends of IEA Show commitment

-Points for both individual and team are assigned as follows:

 1st place=7 points

2nd place= 5 points

3rd place= 4 points

4th place= 3 points

5th place= 2 points

6th place- 1 point

 

Commitments during IEA Shows

-Riders and parents should be available to help at shows that Belfair Farms Riding Academy hosts (total of 2)

-Riders will need to hold horses when they are not riding as horses are only in stables overnight

-Families will be asked to donate items for snacks at the show as they are all day long and often not nearby any restaurants

-Grooms are not provided at IEA Shows so tacking up horses and horse care are the teams’ responsibility

-Transportation to shows, and lodging if necessary, is the rider family’s responsibility.  All shows are no more than 2 hours from Belfair Farms

-Riders will be required to come to the barn the day/night before shows to prep trailer and clean tack (Friday prep night)

-If a parent is not able to attend the IEA show and your child will attend with another adult.  A copy of your insurance card and a letter stating who can make medical decisions must be sent to Nicole, the team manager at least 24 hours prior to the show.

 

Team Member Behavioral Expectations

-Consistent attendance is required for all riders, if Mondays from 6-8pm interferes with a riders ability to make this commitment please do not sign up

-Team Support

-Respecting yourself and others

-Work Ethic

-Safe and Informed Social Media choices

-Meeting barn and horse care needs

-Positive manners and attitudes

 

IEA Monthly Dues- $40

Collected dues will be utilized to assist in trailer and show costs as funds allow.  Venmo or Cash only.  There are 2 options for monthly dues to limit repeated reminders and requests for payment has been an issue in the past.

Cost total is due by August 21st (Total $240) OR

Pay in 2 installments (August 20th $120, November 20th $120)

 

IEA Lessons- $60

-Lessons will be on Mondays evenings between 6-8pm August thru February

-Cash only accepted for lessons, payment must be made prior to each lesson or your child will not be able to ride that day

- To encourage parents to pick up their riders from practice on time, parents will incur a $40 per child if greater than 10 minutes late to pick up after lessons

 

IEA Financial Assistance- 

Please go to rideiea.org for the financial assistance options, all applications are due no later than August 15th.

 

Service Project Work Day

Each Rider will be expected to attend 1 service project work day off the Belfair Farms property.  The dates and locations are TBD at this time.  Part of being an IEA Team member is demonstrating work ethic, dedication and working as a team and we feel this type of activity promotes those attributes.