About WDCTA
WDCTA, as a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation, is an educational non-profit organization that promotes systematic and correct dressage and eventing training; fair and humane horsemanship and care; and a valued partnership with our horses. We focus on educational events centering on time-honored training systems, promote member educational opportunities through our scholarship program, electronic publications and online social media, recognize member accomplishments, and foster camaraderie through our equine social events. We work closely with our national dressage and eventing federations to support their efforts to promote dressage and eventing and ensure the welfare of our horses in these disciplines to the public.
The Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers. Through their efforts, our organization offers many services to eventing and dressage enthusiasts throughout the State of Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan. WDCTA is proudly recognized as a Charter Member of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF).
Our organization was created in 1971 and was known as the "Wisconsin Dressage Association." In 1973, we became a Charter Member of the United States Dressage Federation. In 1986, we changed our name to "Wisconsin Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc."
WDCTA membership includes: eligibility to compete for year-end awards in dressage and eventing (formerly called combined training); group membership in the USDF; and the option of joining USDF as an Participating Member. WDCTA membership also includes 12 monthly issues to our informative newsletter, the eQuester. To submit photos, articles, and advertisements for the eQuester and our website, please contact the eQuester editor at
The WDCTA has a Chapter in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Members are welcome to attend all club meetings. Scheduled meeting dates and minutes are published in the Calendar of Events, and meeting dates are also listed in the eQuester when available.
WDCTA is a part of USDF Region 2.