The International Equestrian Organization was America's first dressage club and USDF's oldest GMO.  The late Lilian Wittmack-Roye founded the Pennsylvania-based IEO in 1958.  Roye, a native of Denmark, immigrated to the U.S. in 1949 on a one-year contract with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

The object of the International Equestrian Organization as a non-profit, educational organization is to promote among its members and the public a better understanding of horsemanship with an emphasis on Dressage. The IEO sponsors competitions and other activities for the purpose of furthering the art of dressage.  

The IEO offers clinics and 5 schooling shows for all levels of riders from the beginning dressage rider all the way up to the FEI levels. Our shows are stress-free and friendly. We offer great judges, helpful volunteers and wonderful footing in a calm, horse and rider friendly atmosphere. This year our shows will offer series end awards at the Introductory level, Training level, First level, Second level and above, Pony Test Of Choice, USEA combined training test of choice, Prix Caprilli and Freestyle. We will also have High Score awards for each level at each show, and a High Score of the Day at each show.  

See the Omnibus for more information on the shows.  

YOUR IEO MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

• Complimentary membership to USDF as an active GMO member. Dues the IEO pays to USDF are $20 in 2011 for each member. Active members will receive the USDF Connections magazine.
• Ability to qualify for the Regional Championships by riding in designated qualifying classes at USDF recognized competitions. Championships include:
• CBLM: Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial
• GAIG: Great American Insurance Group
• Reduced rates to show in the five (5) IEO Schooling Shows held yearly
• Monthly IEO Newsletter and ability to attend and participate in regular IEO Membership Meetings held throughout the year.
• Eligibility for Year End Awards AND Series End Awards.
• Annual Banquet where the Year End Awards are given and Silent Auction is held.
• Reduced member rates for clinics hosted by the IEO

The IEO has an active Young Rider’s Club in which all youth are free to participate.

In addition, joining the IEO allows one to meet other dressage enthusiasts in the area – of all ages – and to advance the practice and love of dressage in central Pennsylvania.

The membership application is here.

More information about what your IEO membership includes.