What is the ILHA?

The ILHA is the first and only association for the Liberty discipline. The ILHA was founded to promote Liberty and to celebrate Liberty training, horses, trainers, and fans everywhere.

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LIBERTY - The State Of Being FREE

THE. LIBERTY. EVENT. OF. THE. YEAR.

Following the groundbreaking success of the inaugural Liberty Festival, we're excited to announce its highly anticipated second installment.
 
On October 13-15, 2023, at the world-class Alltech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park, Liberty enthusiasts will come together to celebrate the incredible bond between horse and human through the art of Liberty horsemanship.
 
Click below to learn more about this one-of-a-kind event.
 
LIBERTY FESTIVAL

THE ILHA AND YOU

Find out what the ILHA can do for you. 

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JOIN THE ILHA

Community above all else.

Becoming an ILHA Member means connecting with other Liberty enthusiasts, sharing your story, receiving awards, learning about Liberty, gaining access to exclusive discounts to Liberty events, getting behind-the-scenes updates and more. 

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ILHA CLUBS

Everything is better together.

ILHA Clubs are where members go to learn, grow and connect.  Clubs are regional communities of ILHA members that host shows, put on clinics and offer a wide variety of fun events. 

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ILHA EVENTS

Check out upcoming:

Virtual Shows

Specialty Shows

Invitational Freestyle Shows

Club Shows

Championship Shows

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ILHA Competitions

Something for everyone. 

With 16 classes and 70+ patterns there really is something for everyone and every horse at ILHA shows. From Novice to Advanced, Youth to Senior, and Non-Pro and Pro - click below to find out where you can best showcase yours and your horse's skills.  

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Want more LIBERTY? 

The all new Life at Liberty Podcast - the official podcast of the ILHA - is dedicated to Liberty, horses, and the lives of the people who love them.  

The first episode shares the story behind ILHA and why it was created. 

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Got an IDEA for an episode? 

Do you have a question about Liberty you'd like to get answered? A Liberty trainer you would like to learn more about? A Liberty horse who's story interests you? Click the button below to share your idea for a future episode.

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What do ILHA MEMBERS have to say? 

 "The ILHA has positively impacted my horse and I by providing opportunities to further progress our skills in liberty. I wholeheartedly look forward to what the future holds for us and can't wait to become even better at this sport!"

 "By attending ILHA events I learned more and more each time..I also gained friendships near and far."

"The ILHA gives us an arena and platform to showcase what we have learned and to also be an amateur and compete against professionals just feels amazing! "

 "My daughter and I are working hard for the ILHA championship this year. Again we are not professionals but we will work and fail and work and try again and succeed! "

 "Everyone is so supportive and kind at events. I have yet to meet a person who I didn't like."

 "My husband and I are both second generation horseman and colt starters.  He loves participating in the online shows and that has been a game changer for when we aren't able to travel. Its allows us to still have goals and have the judges eyes and comments has been very helpful."