BIG BEND EQUESTRIAN TEAM
RIDE IEA
Coventry Farms is home of the Big Bend Equestrian Team. Participation on the Big Bend Equestrian IEA Team offers our riders unique opportunities to prepare for collegiate riding formats, earn college scholarships, and enjoy team competition and camaraderie while still showing and succeeding with individual recognition at both the local and national level. The draw format is challenging, even for the most accomplished of riders, and improves the horsemanship of all riders.
Our team consists of both middle school riders high school riders. This is a great way to get experience in the show ring and test your riding skills, plus build friendships and spend more time with horses.
Who Can Participate?
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Riders in Grades 4-12.
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Amateur Riders age 21 and older.
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Coaches 21 and older.
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Adult Contributing Members (non-riding).
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Junior Education Members (non-riding).
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Middle School Teams – Grades 4-8.
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Upper School Teams – Grades 9-12.
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Teams consist of 3 to 40 riders in the same age group (Middle or Upper) and a coach.
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Riders of all experience levels from Beginner Walk-Trot to Varsity Open.
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Show season runs August – June.
What is IEA?
IEA is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to introducing and promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics.
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IEA utilizes a unique draw-based team competition format whereby riders are not required to own their own horse or riding tack to participate – providing greater affordability and access to the sport.
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IEA has nearly 15,000 members across the United States riding and coaching 3 disciplines – HUNT SEAT, WESTERN and DRESSAGE.
Sponsor the Team
Travel expenses, show fees and others add up. Have a business? Let us advertise it for you. Reasonable sponsorships available.
