Who we are...

CDCTA is a volunteer run non-profit organization committed to providing instruction, education, and competition opportunities for dressage and eventing riders in Connecticut, as well as promoting horse care and safety for our members.

The purpose of CDCTA is to educate horse and rider in dressage and combined training with assistance from recognized authorities. To this end, the Association shall provide clinics, lectures, schooling shows, recognized shows, and other educational activities.

What we offer...

Combined Tests
A combined test is a competition in which you and your horse complete a dressage test and then jump a show jumping course. It’s similar to a horse trial, but without the cross country phase. 

We offer Leadline and Ground Poles to Training level combined tests at our shows in addition to individual jumping rounds. 

​Dressage Tests​
The purpose of dressage is to demonstrate the harmony and ability of a horse through prescribed movements.

We offer USDF, USEA, and WDAA tests, in addition to leadline dressage and musical freestyles at our shows. 

​Clinics, Lectures and More...
We offer a variety of clinics and lectures throughout the year. From yoga, to ride-critique-ride, cross-country, to musical freestyles. Check out our calendar!

Awards
​At each show we award six ribbons per class. We also award Day End ribbons and prizes to CDCTA members for High Score Dressage and Low Point Combined Test. In addition, we partner with the Thoroughbred Incentive Program for TIP awards as well as the National Pony Cup for pony awards.

We offer a year end banquet where we award our members for their achievements over the season with great ribbons and prizes!

Become a member!