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About the International Association of Equestrian Education

The International Association of Equestrian Education (IAEEConnect.com), a membership organization, is dedicated to enhancing and supporting equestrian education in the hunter/jumper/equitation and eventing disciplines.

IAEEConnect.com is designed to be your one-stop equestrian learning center. It's a forum for members to share equestrian news, and to learn from hunter and jumper/equitation and eventing professionals. Our purpose is to bring you close up and personal with leading trainers, coaches, judges, and much, much more. If you would like to find out how you can get that winning edge, joining IAEEConnect.com will give you access to these qualified professionals. Connecting you with other riders, parents, amateurs, and professionals IAEEConnect.com will give you access to the best and most current information available from leaders in the industry.

Mission: Our goal is to encourage equestrians to continue to learn, grow and improve.

About Barbie Whitworth, Founder and President, IAEE Barbie's University education background was in the areas of Nutrition, Sports Psychology, and Marketing and Leadership. For the past 30 years Barbie has been a Professional Rider and Trainer in the hunter/jumper sector of the equestrian industry. As a highly competitive and successful professional, Barbie rode jumping horses for many owners and trainers throughout North America. After many years of experience in the equestrian industry Barbie became a Senior Official as an Equestrian Judge for Hunters and Equitation in both the US and Canada. Barbie is also an excellent teacher and became a regularly sought after Equestrian Clinician. She has coached athletes from the novice to the competition levels. Barbie was invited by the Canadian Equestrian Federation to participate in the first NCCP level 4 Coaching program in Canada. She completed this program and achieved the Level 4 status.

Association and Memberships

  • Member of United States Equestrian Federation -- http://www.usef.org/
  • Member of Equine Canada -- http://EquineCanada.ca
  • Member of United States Hunter Jumper Association -- http://www.USHJA.org
  • Member of the Chairman's Club -- http://www.LifeSuccessChairmansClub.com
  • Member of LinkedIn -- www.LinkedIn.com
  • Facebook Business Member - IAEE Facebook
  • Member of the Sunshine Coast Racquet Club

    Barbie Whitworth is also a realtor with Royal LePage on the Sunshine Coast -- visit www.HomesOnTheSunshineCoast.com.

    Titles

  • NCCP Level 4 -- National Coaches Certification Program
  • EC Senior Judge - Hunter/Equitation
  • USEF 'R' Judge -- Hunter/Equitation
  • President -- Barbie Whitworth Companies, Inc
  • Founder and CEO -- International Association of Equestrian Education
  • Owner/CEO -- www.IAEEConnect.com