HORSE SHOWS & CLINICS
Horse showing gives riders the chance to set and pursue goals, and measure their skills against riders of their own age and ability. Students who would like to horse show should speak with their instructor or the head trainer about show options that would be appropriate for their riding level.
Meadowbrook Horse Show Series
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IEA Team/Show Team
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Showing with Meadowbrook
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HORSE SHOWS
Meadowbrook Horse Show Series
Meadowbrook Horse Shows will be hosting a four-show series this year:
Saturday, November 12th, 2023: IEA Show
Sunday, Novmber 19th, 2023:IHSA Show
Sunday, December 16th, 2023 IEA Show
Sunday, December 17th, 2023: MHSA Show
Sunday, January 7th, 2024: IEA Show
Saturday, Februrary 3rd, 2024: IEA Regionals
Our shows are recognized by the Maryland Horse Shows Association, Virginia Horse Shows Association, Howard County Horse Shows Association, and DC Area Horse Shows Association. We offer three rings of competition in the hunters, jumpers and equitation, with classes for riders of all levels, and encourage all of our riders to take part!
Please click here for the prizelist and for more information about this series.
Open Schooling Shows and USEF Sanctioned Shows
Meadowbrook riders show regularly at local schooling shows, and at USEF shows in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and at the Vermont Summer Festival. Riders do not need to lease or own to compete at these shows. Riders interested in competing at these shows either on their own horse or a horse leased from Meadowbrook should speak with their instructor. As always, current students can reach out to our office for more information.
INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION TEAM
Interscholastic Equestrian Association Team (IEA)
The IEA format is a unique way for riders to compete as part of team while not needing to own their own horse. We offer both a Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12) IEA team. In order to take part, riders must be enrolled in at least one group lesson per week. All team members must try out before they can join the IEA team. Tryouts begin in August, and the IEA season runs from approximately September to May. Any Meadowbrook rider in grade 6+ and at Novice Jumping level or above is welcome to try out!
Team members will take part in up to five IEA shows per season, and are expected to participate in at least one team practice each week. Team members also commit to helping out at the 2-3 shows per season that Meadowbrook hosts or co-hosts. Riders provide their own show clothing. For more information about Meadowbrook’s IEA team, email ashley@meadowbrookstables.org. You can also learn more about IEA at www.RideIEA.org.
Meadowbrook Show Team
Our Show Team is open to riders in grades 4-12 who are interested in the IEA format but who may not be quite ready for the IEA team. Similar in format to IEA, the Show Team focuses on building strong, effective riders who can ride a variety of horses. Members of the Show Team take part in regular practices as well as in-barn interscholastic shows. This team offers students a less competitive experience while still gaining valuable skills and exposure to the horse show format. Riders must be in grade 4 or above and at least the Fundamental Jumping Skills level, and participate in one group lesson per week. There is no try-out for this team, but an instructor’s approval and completed application is required.
CLINICS
Clinics
Clinics offer riders an opportunity for more intensive work and practice, often around a certain theme or exercise, or in preparation for a show. This summer, we have clinics tentatively scheduled for the following dates:
Past clinicians have included Kathy Kusner, Alison Firestone, Corey Kieschnick, Kim Prince, Scot Evans, Scott Hofstetter and Teddi Ismond.
“I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice.”
– Linda McCartney