News – Sheridan Media
On October 18, at the Kluz Performance Horses, 32 Mandy Lane, Gillette, Wyo, Sheridan’s Red Grade Riders will host the first IEA show in the state of Wyoming. The show begins at 9 a.m., spectators are welcome.
Amanda Morris, or the Red Grade Riders, explained who they are.
There will be 4 teams total, with all other teams coming from Colorado. That means 58 riders competing and a total of 101 rides for the day.
Red Grade Riders and teams for Colorado will bring their horses to the competitions and riders will compete on the horse they draw. Riders are placed 1-6 place with points accumulating towards the regional competition in May. If you would like to support Red Grade Riders and the first IEA show in Wyoming please contact Jan Guynn at redgraderiders@gmail.com. The team is currently accepting show, buckle and stall sponsors.
Red Grade Riders, is in its second year. The IEA started in Sheridan in August 2024. The team coached by Mark Guynn, his daughter Lyndsay, and Alexis Townsley had two teams, Jr High and High School consisting of a total of 12 riders.
Riders train and compete at their age and ability level in Horsemanship, Ranch Riding and Reigning in Western Zone 8, primarily against teams from Colorado, Arizona and Texas. In their first year the team had several individual competitors and their Junior High team qualify for regions.
Helen Morris, Caylee Born and Aubrey Welter with Coach Mark Guynn after a day of IEA show in January 2025. (Courtesy of Morris)
Red Grade Riders is an IEA team. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association, IEA, is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to introducing and promoting lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics and supports 15,000 members across the US.
IEA utilizes a unique draw-based team competition format whereby riders are not required to own their own horse or riding tack to participate providing greater affordability and access to the sport. EA Promotes youth leadership opportunities, individual and team advancement and collegiate Scholarships awarded each season.
Anyone interested in joining the team can contact redgraderiders@gmail.com.
Featured Image: Red Grade Rider Hannah Heide tacks up for lessons at Guynn Training Center. Hannah is a Futures (Jr. High) rider. (Courtesy of Morris)
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Last modified: October 12, 2025