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Category: Dressage

What is Dressage?

The word dressage sounds like massage—and comes from the French word dresser, to train. It’s an Olympic equestrian sport, yet a basic training discipline for any horse.

Dressage principles are a logical, step-by-step progression from simple to increasingly complex movements. More and more is asked of the horse as it becomes mentally and physically ready to respond to these demands.

The graceful movements performed in competition may look effortless but are the result of years of training. The rider’s aids (weight, leg, and hand cues) should be imperceptible. A squeeze of the calf, a closing of the fingers, a shifting of the rider’s weight in the saddle should be all that is necessary to tell the horse what to do.

Dressage requires the horse and rider to combine the strength and agility of gymnastics with the elegance and beauty of ballet. The result is truly the best blend of sport and art.

Like any sport, watching dressage is more interesting the more you know about it.

USDF Spectator’s Guide to Dressage

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Category: Drill Team
The Islip Horsemen's Association Mounted Drill Team "The Spirit of Long Island" has been performing their precision drill throughout New York and New Jersey since 1978. The team consists of 4 - 12 horse and rider pairs who practice weekly. Members of the drill team have changed over the years, but the enthusiasm and dedication to perfection has remained constant. The drill itself contains classical dressage movements as well as the thrill of traditional cavalry routines. The Spirit of Long Island Mounted Drill Team always enjoys going to new places. If you are interested in having The Spirit of Long Island at your event, please contact Loretta Hall at 

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Category: English
I.H.A. hosts three English shows during the show season. Our shows provide a relaxed, well run arena for our English riders. Choices of Equitation, Hunter, English Pleasure and Jumper divisions are extended to the riders. At our November Awards Dinner Dance, the top riders receive awards for their efforts during the past season. Our volunteers are the reason why the IHA English Show series is such a huge success. We work very hard to bring you a friendly and stress-free atmosphere on Show Day. Come ride with us!

New Volunteers are always welcome at our shows.

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Category: Gymkhana
In addition to keeping current with horse issues, I.H.A. also hosts four Gymkhana shows during the show season. Much work is done by members and friends who volunteer their time, and have made our shows one of the most successful and enjoyable for entrants and spectators. We have divisions to suit every riders abilities. Beginning with our Half Pint division (8 and under) who are the darlings of the show. Then continuing through our Junior and Adult Beginner riders, to Junior and Adult Novice riders, and finally our top show riders in Junior and Open. End of day awards are given to high point riders in each division. At our November Awards Dinner Dance the top riders receive awards for their efforts during the past season. This is a celebration of all the shows that the club hosts during the year.

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Category: Western Pleasure

Welcome to the IHA Western Show Series!

We host 3 shows in the summer months at the Bohemia Equestrian Center.

Our shows give equestrians the chance the showcase their western pleasure mounts in a fun and supportive environment.  These wonderful halter and performance horses and riders show and polish their showmanship and smooth transitions before an enthusiastic audience.

We offer classes in Halter, Showmanship, In-Hand Trail, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail and Reining.   Many divisions to suit the handlers and riders are presented.

Our shows are schooling shows and judges are often brought in from out of state, giving our riders additional advice and encouragement.  That is what our club is all about!

 

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Category: Youth Group
They say our future lies within our youth. No truer words have been spoken, especially when it comes to the longevity of our club. Todays kids in youth group will carry on with traditional, and innovative ideas in the coming years of IHA. Just as in the past, our children have grown and taken the reins, so will our youth of this year. These kids, between ages 8 and 18 are the lifeblood of any organization. 
Their energy, imagination, and drive continues to move this club forward.