Designed by Faith Equestrians
About our Team
Designed By Faith Equestrians is a western youth equestrian team associated with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA). The team was founded by Danielle Faith in 2020 and has already produced multiple National Champions , Reserve National Champions, and Top 5 Riders,
Find out more about the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Here
Why IEA?
The IEA is the most economical way to show at a competitive level in a nationally recognized and respected program
The IEA can help your child get noticed for potential College Scholarships
Since horses and tack are provided, it is judged on how well the competitors ride, rather than the horse they’re riding, giving everyone a fair shot at success
The IEA focuses on building strong, efficient riders, and the lessons learned through IEA go much further than just the IEA arenas
Skills will transfer to showing own horses as well
Showing unknown horses will help teach problem solving skills, poise, and confidence
IEA is team-based. While riders can show individually, there are also point riders who represent the team. Good sportsmanship and working together is enforced
The IEA is FUN! Group lessons are highly encouraged in the IEA for many reasons. Riding with friends is more fun than riding alone, riding in groups can help riders learn from others’ strengths and weaknesses, and group lessons will make the IEA even more affordable to parents!
Who Can Join?
Youth Equestrians in grades 4-12
No previous horse experience required
Horse ownership is not required
Divisions range from Walk-Trot Beginner to Open
Horsemanship, Ranch, & Reining offered
For our horses' health, we do have a 200lb weight limit
Commitment & Cost:
The season begins August 1st and ends with Nationals in June
A minimum of 1 weekly lesson is required
Lesson Prices:
Private: $50/hour
Group (2+): $40/hour
NEW 2024: All IEA riders must prepay by the 5th of each month for 4 monthly group lessons ($160). If a lesson becomes private or a rider wants to take additional lessons, those costs are to be paid at time of lesson.
Approved Show Clothing
Riders can show in a maximum of 6 shows throughout the season to earn points to qualify for Regionals. There are usually 2 shows in 1 day (AM/ PM).
Typical Class Fees: $55/class
Day Fee: $50/day
Coach's Travel, Hotel, & Food is split amongst all riders showing
