Cathy & Steve Muzzy ~ cmuzzy@mzfarmsllc.com
Cathy & Steve Muzzy ~ cmuzzy@mzfarmsllc.com
Monday, July 7, 2025 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is thrilled to announce the extension of the generous Muzzy Family/MZ Farms National Travel Grant through the 2025-2026 competition season. Established in 2021 by the Muzzy Family and MZ Farms, this impactful grant will continue providing critical financial assistance to IEA youth riders, ensuring equitable access to National Finals competitions across the Hunt Seat, Western, and Dressage disciplines.
Since its inception, The Muzzy Family/MZ Farms National Travel Grant has awarded $100,000, supporting IEA young riders in achieving their dream of attending National Finals. These grants assist riders who demonstrate financial need by covering expenses related to travel, accommodation, entry fees, and coaching fees necessary for attending the prestigious IEA National Finals.
The Muzzy Family and MZ Farms have established a five-year $100,000 Grant to assist the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) and qualified riders, who demonstrate financial need, in attending the National Finals competitions. The Travel Grant allocation is $20,000 to be divided among approximately ten riders, in each of five years, beginning with IEA Hunt Seat Finals this April. Each rider will receive up to $2,000 in grant money.
The Travel Grant will provide funding to support expenses related to an individual rider plus a guardian and a coach to travel to IEA National Finals, in addition to related entry fees for any individual and team (if applicable) classes.