The Board of Directors of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) recently voted to extend the 2017-2018 membership deadline for Western riders and teams until December 15, 2017.

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), awards a student-rider the National Sportsmanship Award each year. This year's award was presented to Michael Golinowski, a Junior from Burke, Virginia.

The Board of Directors of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) approved a proposal to re-organize the structure of the Western discipline beginning in the 2017-2018 season.

Ten outstanding horses have been selected to be included on the Horse Stars Hall of Fame for 2017 during the Old Salem May Horse Show in North Salem, New York.