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Please click here for FMF JEL & NCSSEL Team Info 2026-2027 (eligibility, general info, est. costs, & commitments)
Please click here for FMF NCAEL Adult team info 2026-2027 (eligibility, general info, est. costs, & commitments)
Please click here for FMF IEA Team Info 2026-2027 (eligibility, general info, est. costs, & commitments)
To be eligible for IEA, riders must be in middle or high school and must be able to walk, trot, canter, and jump (18″+).
If you are interested in joining IEA, please contact our IEA Coordinator, Mirrel Wothers, at mirrelw@gmail.com.
Regionals: January 31st, 2027 (weather date: 2/7)
Zones: March 12th-14th, 2027 (tentative) in Virginia
Nationals: April 29th-May 2nd, 2027 at Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring, NC)
Hana Ozeryan
Harper Gray
Division 2
Effie Shank
Division 3
Hope Husler
Mahia Raza
Janavi Kumaravel
Division 5
Alaina Fishel
Natalie Bragdon
Aubrie Lahman
Charlotte Lauer
Colleen Ritter
Hailey Klau
Madelyn Bange
Polly Tillman
Chloe Spurgeon
Emily Paniccia
Carla Lindsay
Kelsey Klein
Gisele Zineh
Korin Brandt
Miranda Zineh
Savannah Shaw
Zoey Jolliffe
Helen Campbell
Lynda Eisenberg
Division 2
Maria Sorrentino
Division 3
Maggie Woodward
Victoria Johnson
Ellie Bufkin
Division 5
Drew Duhan
Division 6
Casey Leffue
Emily Stakem
Katrina Hyde
The National Capitol Junior Equestrian League (JEL) provides an opportunity for beginner riders to be a viable part of a team, promote the art of equitation, and establish horsemanship skills and a solid foundation to hunter jumper equitation.
The National Short Stirrup Equestrian League (NCSSEL) provides an opportunity for novice junior riders to enhance their existing riding skills and prepare themselves for growth in the equine competitive sports.
The National Capital Equitation League (NCEL) is comprised of riding schools throughout Maryland and Virginia, giving riders an option to stay competitive during winter season. Teams compete at member riding facilities from October through March in a series of meets patterned after the intercollegiate leagues.
The National Capitol Adult Equestrian League (NCAEL) provides an opportunity for adult riders to be a viable part of a team, promote the art of equitation, foster competition and camaraderie, as well as encourage social functions centered around equestrian activities. Good sportsmanship and no stress competition atmosphere will  be emphasized.
For student equestrians in grades 4-12. There is no need for any rider to own a horse because competition horses are provided at each venue to the contestant. Instead, the host team arranges for the horses and equipment. Since the horse is new to the rider, the scores are based upon horsemanship and equitation. All disciplines offer a variety of ability levels from beginner through advanced.Â
