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BURKWOOD IEA TEAM

In addition to the local and national level horse showing opportunities we provide, the Burkwood Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team offers another road for equestrian learning and growth.

Our IEA Team offers an opportunity for riders of various levels to compete in a unique team environment. Riders from beginner* to advanced are welcome to be a part of the experience! This program, which requires riders to compete on randomly drawn horses, differs significantly from traditional equestrian competition. Participation on an IEA team provides riders interested in riding for their college team the chance to become familiar and proficient with the format. Team participation provides riders at all levels with an inexpensive showing opportunity, accessible national level goals and scholarship opportunities. Additionally, riders are afforded the opportunity to develop leadership skills and expand horsemanship skills through active hands-on participation in all aspects of horse show management, fundraising and more.

Our Burkwood team has proven itself to be competitive both in regular IEA competition as well as post- season Finals. While we always strive to improve our riders' skills and to enable them to be as competitive as possible. The Burkwood IEA team places emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and learning. And the kids have lots of fun along the way!

IEA NATIONALS SUCCESS:

2023 - Champion Individual IEA Future Novice Dressage - Brielle Flaherty

2024 1st Place Open Over Fences Team - Kaidyn Griggs

2024 1st Place Open Flat Team - Sydney Shuck

2024 Reserve Champion High School Team

2025 Champion Individual Futures Intermediate Over Fences - Hadley Wagter

2025 1st Place Futures Novice Flat Team - Bella Brandt

2025 Reserve Champion Adult Over Fences - Claire Nitske

2026 - 2027 IEA DATES

September 27 - Burkwood
October 3-4 - Sharkey (Snoqualmie)
November 21-22 - Burkwood
December 5-6 - Remington Farm (Duvall )

Jan 16-17 Regionals (most likely at Remington but could go to Burkwood in bad weather)

March 20-21 Zones - Lynden Wa