The IEA National Finals will be held in our backyard this year, and we in IEA zone 4 are responsible for providing all of the horses and equipment needed to host this exciting competition. Ultimately, we are in need of 110 horses - 80 hunt seat and 30 western. Please read through the following request, and consider helping this worthy association.
Thank you!
Mandy Marger
IN SEARCH OF HORSES
for The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals
Georgia International Horse Park, April 20 – 25, 2010
As host for the 2010 National IEA Finals, Zone 4 (AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, TN) is actively looking for high quality hunt seat and western horses to participate in our show. Horses that are chosen for this National Final will be featured on the Zone 4 website and may be seen in national media coverage. Donors and horses will be recognized throughout the show and will be identified in the Show Program.
Opportunities for Sales Horses
In addition, any sale horses will be featured in a special “Sales” page of the Show Program, will wear a special hip number, and will have continual video coverage available in the show office. Many of the top junior riders in the country will be competing at this competition and with your help, they will be appropriately mounted.
Specifically, we are seeking horses that have:
* Local or Rated Show Experience
* Auto Lead Changes
* Quiet Attitude; Requiring Little To No Show Prep
* Tack Appropriate To Rider’s Ability
* Turn Out Appropriate for a National Competition
* Square, White Saddle Pad
* Basic Care Items (buckets, food/hay, brushes, etc.)
About IEA
Founded in 2002, the mission of IEA is to introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools (primarily ages 11 through 19) to equestrian sports, to develop understanding and appreciation of equestrian sports through organized student competitions, to provide students with organized competitive events and to provide additional equine educational opportunities. The unique aspect of these competitions, both at the local and national level, is that none of the riders will supply their own horses or tack. Instead, the horses, saddle and other tack are all provided to the students at the show. Though the rider and horse have a short opportunity at orientation in the over fences classes, essentially, the horses is new to the rider, and the scores are based upon horsemanship, not the horse. Please visit www.rideiea.com
New Clinic Added to Member Education Page
Please visit our Member Educaion page to view details of a Jack Towell Clinic coming up at Hi Cotton Farm in Newnan.
Items still available from Silent Auction
Thanks to all who participated in the Silent Auction and contributing to its success. For those who were not able to attend, there are a handful of great items still available.
Saddle Fitting - County Saddlery
2 hour Interior Design Consult - Angella Martin Interiors
25# Bag Grostrong Mineral by ADM - TC Country
Powerglo Horse Feed 14/12/12/ by ADM - TC Country
Just call me or e mail me if you are interested.
Thanks,
Julie
404 229 4719
