Login
Mar 02, 2022
Tips on Getting Started with IEL
The USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) is in its second year and continues to be extremely popular among junior members. This new program encourages team camaraderie and gives junior members a chance to compete in a team atmosphere. It also helps provide a pathway for those riders who seek to be part of a collegiate eventing program as they graduate high school.
Interested in participating in IEL but not sure where to start? First, check to see if you’re eligible by answering these three questions:
1. Are you in the 7th – 12th grade?
2. Are you a current member of the USEA?
3. Do you know others in the 7th - 12th grade that also compete?
If you checked yes to all three, you are ready to register as an IEL Affiliate!
Become Official with the USEA
- The IEL registration requires two steps - the first step is to fill out the IEL application form for 2022 found here. The second step is to put together a team roster with all members listed. Send both the IEL application form and the team roster to the USEA Senior Director of Membership, Jennifer Hardwick at [email protected].
Participate in IEL Team Challenges
- There are over 25 IEL team challenges on the 2022 calendar. The full list can be found here. If local events are not hosting a team challenge, see if they would consider adding one to their next event. Volunteer your team to help them add and run it.
- Use resources available through the USEA to help organize and run an IEL team challenge. A guide on how to organize an IEL team challenge and a blank scoring template can both be found under the ‘Helpful Resources’ section below.
Grow your IEL Team
- Spread the word! Talk to your local trainer to see if any other students would like to join the IEL team. Also, talk to your friends to see if they want to join the team.
- Consider getting team apparel and/or team decorations for team members.
- Highlight your success! Send team challenge results to [email protected] for the results to be published on the USEA website.
- Share your team story! Submit a short article to [email protected] that highlights the team and team members, and the article will be featured on the USEA website and the USEA social media.
IEL Program Contacts
- USEA Interscholastic Eventing League Task Force Chair - Chris Donovan, [email protected]
- USEA Chief Executive Officer – Rob Burk, [email protected]
- USEA Senior Director of Membership – Jennifer Hardwick, [email protected]
- USEA Director of Programs and Marketing – Kate Lokey, [email protected]
- USEA Interscholastic Eventing League Staff Liaison – Claire Kelley, [email protected]
Helpful Resources
About the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League
In August 2020, the USEA Board of Governors approved the creation of the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) as an official program of the USEA. The mission of IEL is to bring together junior riders who are in the 7-12th grade and provide a supportive community through which students can continue to pursue their riding interests. A group of junior members in the 7th-12th grade who share a common bond (same barn, same school, same Pony Club, etc.) register with the USEA as an interscholastic team. Click here to learn more about the Interscholastic Eventing League.
May 26, 2022
Education
Rule Refresher: What Will Be Expected of Me at the Beginner Novice or Novice Level?
Preparing for your first horse trial and not sure what is expected of you at each level? Over the course of the next few Rule Refreshers, we will be diving into each level and the performance expectations of each phase. Want to better prepare yourself or your students for their first competition or a move-up? The USEA Eventing Handbook by the Levels is a free resource to all USEA members that outlines clear and consistent guidelines for riders and trainers to refer to when navigating their way through the competition levels. You can access this guide by logging into your online services account.
May 25, 2022
Profile
Now On Course: Handing Over The Reins
I’m not one for the spotlight. As the voice of the Association, you don’t need to know my personal views, political, eventing, or otherwise. So despite my byline appearing on thousands of articles on the USEA website and magazine, this is probably only the second time I’m writing about myself (the first was about my love for lessons, and reading it now makes me laugh as I am still 100% addicted). But as I am now just a USEA member I thought I would share a bit of my journey to add to our member spotlight series, Now on Course.
May 24, 2022
Education
Tips for Successful Haul-In Schooling
You’ve likely spent some time scouring the USEA Calendar to line up your 2022 competition schedule. Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to plan some cross-country schooling outings to make sure you and your horse are as ready as possible. If you own or manage a facility that welcomes guests for haul-in schooling, you’ve likely noticed horses and their humans showing up in droves to get their practice in. A successful off-site schooling day has many, many moving parts. From paperwork and payment to safety, these best practices for hosts and guests will help everything go as smoothly as possible.
May 23, 2022
Eventing News
US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S
US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, from July 1-2, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello.
