About

Cindy Carpenter and Paddington

The Deep South Dressage and Combined Training Association was formed in 1971 to promote participation in the equine disciplines of Dressage and Combined Training.   The DSDCTA became a Charter Group Member of the USDF when that organization was founded in 1974.

The original DSDCTA had no chapters.  Today the organization is made up of six regional chapters:

  • Emerald Coast (DSDCTA-EC)
  • Northwest Florida (DSDCTA-NF)
  • Florabama (DSDCTA-FB)
  • First Coast (DSDCTA-FC)
  • Suwannee Valley (DSDCTA-SV)
  • Horse Country (DSDCTA-HC)

DSDCTA offers educational opportunities in the forms of scholarships, clinics, recognized shows, and schooling shows for its members.  DSDCTA recognizes rider achievements through a Year End Awards Program.

Events - For your convenience, we've included an up-to-date Events Calendar which includes dates, locations and contact information on upcoming clinics and events, both sponsored and non-sponsored.

Shows - We'd like to thank our volunteers, sponsors and participants for all of your help and support.   Because of you, our events are a success!  Visit our Sanctioned Show & Schooling Show calendars for dates, locations, contact information, prize lists and entry forms on upcoming shows.

Since it’s inception, the membership of the DSDCTA has been the veritable Who’s Who list of Dressage people: USEF judges (“r” up through “O”) and Technical Delegates, Olympic Candidates, Young Rider Champions, USEF Dressage Committee Members, International Clinicians and Trainers, Breeders, Instructors, just to name a few and most importantly, you. We hope you will join us.

DSDCTA Bylaws