Middle School & High School Teams

Atlanta Equestrian is thrilled to bring back our IEA Middle & High School Teams for the 2026–2027 season! Open to riders in grades 4–12—whether experienced or brand new—IEA offers an exciting, affordable way to compete without owning a horse. Riders are judged on horsemanship and equitation using provided horses, creating a level playing field for all. With years experience in the past we’re proud to offer this proven pathway for growth, competition, and scholarship opportunities in equestrian sports.

Why should you join IEA?

The unique aspect of the competitions, both at the local and national level, is that horse ownership is not required. Instead, the host team provides horses and equipment to each rider at every event. Since the horse is new to the rider, the scores are based on horsemanship and equitation. The format levels the playing field while maintaining affordability for participants.

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About the IEA Hunt Seat Program:

  • Open to riders in grades 4-12.

  • Horse and tack assembled for all competitions by Host Team(s).

  • 2 Hunt Seat Classes Offered – Equitation on the Flat and Over Fences.

  • 4 Ability Levels for Equitation on the Flat: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Open.

  • Flat classes may include patterns for upper levels.

  • 3 Ability Levels for Over Fences: Novice, Intermediate and Open.

  • 4th or 5th grade riders can now be POINT RIDERS on middle school (Futures) teams and compete in any eligible division level.

  • Over fences classes include cross-rails, 2’ and 2’6” jumps.

  • ASTM/SEI Helmets are mandatory for all Hunt Seat riders.

  • Zone and National Scholarship Awards available

Expected Cost and Commitment

Commitment

  • Must attend one lesson a week during show season (September – February)

  • Must help to get horses ready /pack trailer for shows – dependent on availability.

  • Must be able to attend the shows that are selected during the season (5 max)

  • Must be able to volunteer 4 hours (throughout the season) of your time at barn workdays. This will be a team-building opportunity for the girls and is usually scheduled in the spring after the season. 

Cost of Competing

  • Initial ANNUAL membership fee of $200.00, which goes towards the team membership for IEA, administrative fees and team insurance

  • Parents will be responsible for registering the kids online with the IEA - $70.00 

  • Everyone is required to purchase a team jacket and polo

  • Weekly lessons of $85.00/lesson, OR you can purchase a package of 300.00/ four lessons.  

  • ***$325.00 Flat fee for each show (if we have a Saturday / Sunday show, each day is a different show), which goes towards the team entry fee for the show, coaching fee, horse lease fee, trailering and stabling of horses at the show.

*** Due dates for show fees will be set according to  our schedule. However, all show fees MUST be paid before the show since we have to pay entry fees upfront and are not reimbursed if you decide not to attend. ***