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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
2025 - 2026 IEA DATES
October 4 and 5 - Sharkey Farm
October 18 and 19 - Burkwood Farm
November 22 and 23 - Burkwood Farm
December 6 - Glory Days
Tentative post season dates:
February 7 - Regional Finals
March 14 and 15 - Zone Finals