IEA Western

Attention IEA Western National Finals Coaches, Show Officials, Horse Providers & IEA Adult Alumni 21 and over.....

You are cordially invited to attend the IEA National Finals COACHES WELCOME RECEPTION at the beautiful APHA Headquarters!
WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 20
TIME: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: APHA Headquarters & PH Barn Door Retail Store
122 E. Exchange Ave - Suite 420 - Fort Worth, TX (Stockyards)

Join us for a casual evening to kick-off our National Finals weekend. Head down to the Stockyards early to shop/dine and then come on over anytime to the reception. Drinks and light snacks provided. You can also BYOB. This is a free private event. No RSVP necessary. Adults 21+ only, please.

We will also be raffling off a beautiful necklace and earring set from IEA Sponsor, Two Bay Horses Designs (who also has merch in the PH Barn Door retail store.) Stop by for your chance to win!

Questions? Contact Kimber Whanger at [email protected].


Official American Paint Horse Association

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Time to BUCKLE UP!
It's IEA WESTERN NATIONAL FINALS WEEK!

SHOUT OUT to our long-time partners and friends at Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association for sponsoring several beautiful coveted class buckles for our National Champions!

Thank you IHSA for 25 years of partnership and support!
See ya'll in TEXAS!

Saddle up. The season is calling.

Tune into the FREE LIVE STREAM for all kinds of fun, fashion and fantastic youth riding. What will YOU be wearing at IEA Western National Finals this year?

June 21-23, 2026 beginning at 8:30am CST at www.rideiea.org

Official American Paint Horse Association Grier School Stables

Dear Schneider Saddlery...
Thank you for keeping our winners cool AND making us feel the same way. 🐴🏆🥇

Schneiders generously provides beautiful commemorative coolers to each winning horse for all classes at IEA National Finals. Winning exhibitors get to present their randomly assigned horse with a blue ribbon and cooler after each class for a job well done.

(We're not sure which competition is more fierce or proud.....the youth riders in the arena or the horse providers back at the barns.) 👀

Cotton Candys Apparel and Gifts will again be on-site at Western National Finals as our apparel vendor - check out their special pre-sale bundle and other shirt/sweatshirt options. Western Qualifier names are on the back!

Skip the line and get the most color and size options with preorders!

SHOP: https://shopcottoncandys.com/collections/iea

IEA Western National Finals is just TWO SHORT WEEKS AWAY on June 21-23, 2026!

Coaches, Riders & Parents - check your inbox for updated information or click the link below in the comments.
We can't wait to see everyone at the beautiful Will Rogers Memorial Center & Facilities in Fort Worth, TX at the APHA World Championship Show!

Official American Paint Horse Association Will Rogers Memorial Center & Facilities

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IEA is proud to announce the winners of the 4th Annual AQHA-IEA OUTSTANDING LEADER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS which recognizes IEA and AQHYA members who have shown outstanding leadership qualities and a commitment to participation in one or both organizations.

Funded through an on-going partnership with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA), the AQHA-IEA Outstanding Leader Scholarships highlight the similar missions of promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian activities with a strong desire to develop youth involvement and their leadership skills.

The following IEA Members will each receive a cash award:

$1,250 – ALEXANDRA MASSEY
Raleigh, NC
Grade 12
Triton (Hunt Seat Zone 3)

$750 – AMAYA ANTOS
LaPorte, IN
Grade 12
Designed by Faith Equestrians (Western Region 5)

$750 – KATE ATKINSON
Sandersville, GA
Grade 10
Flamekissed Equestrian (Western Region 4)

$750 – AUDEN RANDELS
Okemos, MI
Grade 12
dmb Performance Horses (Western Region 5)

American Quarter Horse Association American Quarter Horse Youth Association