Havana Dressage Academy

Havana Dressage Academy was the first IEA Dressage Team in the state of Florida! Our first year we had both an Upper and a Futures team! This year is our second year and we are thrilled to welcome Adults!!

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The Interscholastic Equestrian Association is a program geared towards riders in grades 4-12. Homeschooled riders are eligible for the IEA program. Teams will attend shows hosted by other teams. Horses and tack are provided and horses are assigned through a draw system. Riders will have a short warm up period to get to know their horses before entering the show ring. Point Riders will be chosen to have their points tallied for Team Awards at the end of the show. Post season shows include Zones and Nationals! 

A few quick points:

• Open to riders in grades 4-12.

• Horse and tack assembled for all competitions by Host Team(s).

• 2 Dressage Classes Offered – Dressage Test and Dressage Seat Equitation

• (DSE).

• 3 Ability Levels for Dressage Test: Novice, Intermediate and Open.

• Dressage Test classes utilize tests specifically designed for this unique type

• of competition.

• 4 Ability Levels for DSE in Middle and Upper School:  Beginner, Novice,

• Intermediate and Open.

• 4th or 5th grade riders can now be POINT RIDERS on middle school (Futures)

• teams and compete in any eligible division level.

• DSE classes are primarily on the rail with possible tests for upper levels.

• ASTM/SEI helmets are mandatory for all Dressage riders.

• Zone and National Scholarship Awards available.

• Competition season 2025-2026:  August 1 – April 26.

• The 2026 IEA Dressage National Finals will be held in late April 23-26, 2026

• at the National Equestrian Center in St. Louis, MO.

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