The IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) has teamed up with Lettie Teague, author of the forthcoming biography of beloved children’s book author Marguerite Henry DEAR READERS AND RIDERS: A BIOGRAPHY (coming from TSB in May 2024!), to offer an exciting essay contest that pays tribute to the legacy of the remarkable woman who brought us 59 books, including the bestselling Misty of Chincoteague, Justin Morgan Had a Horse, and King of the Wind.
You must be an IEA registered member for the current season in grades 4-12 and submit your essay no later than 11:59 pm EST Friday, February 2, 2024, so hurry up and start writing! (Fast fact: Did you know Marguerite Henry owned a Morgan Horse named Friday?)
WHAT COULD YOU WIN?
The first-place winner for grades 4-8 (Futures) will receive a $500 cash award, an autographed copy of Lettie’s new book about Marguerite Henry, DEAR READERS AND RIDERS: A BIOGRAPHY, as well as a Breyer Misty Gift Set.
The first-place winner for grades 9-12 (Upper School) will receive a $1,000 cash award, an autographed copy of DEAR READERS AND RIDERS: A BIOGRAPHY, as well as a Breyer Misty Gift Set.
All winners will receive recognition at Hunt Seat National Finals in the National Finals Show Program.
Honorable Mentions will receive recognition in press releases and social media, as well as autographed copies of DEAR READERS AND RIDERS: A BIOGRAPHY.
CLICK HERE to read all the contest rules.
CLICK HERE to enter!
Not an IEA member? Don’t worry, we’ll have many more exciting events celebrating the release of the biography of Marguerite Henry in the year ahead!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the book.
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