Promoting Dressage and Eventing as art and sport through competitions, clinics, and educational activities

Central New York Dressage & Combined Training Association
Member Benefits

• Discounts at CNYD&CTA Events and CNYD&CTA Sponsored Events including shows, clinics, and more

• Monthly Board meetings, open to all members!

• Free unmounted Winter Educational Series
• CNYD&CTA Newsletter, Lengthening Strides, emailed to your inbox every month
• Receive a USDF Group Membership, with access to all USDF Online Education
• Eligible for all CNYD&CTA Year-End Awards
• Receive a complimentary subscription to the award-winning, biannual New York Horse Magazine.

• Exclusive discounts throughout Equine Equipment on Exmark mowers, New Holland agriculture and light construction equipment, and Ventral compact tractors.
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Hospital offers current CNYD&CTA members a 5% discount on most hospital services

(ex: office calls, hospitalization, imaging, anesthesia, surgery fees) Discount not applicable toward any pharmaceuticals or labs.

*CNYD&CTA members should identify themselves as members at the time of arrival and hospital staff will confirm eligibility.


Membership runs from December 1 through November 30 of the calendar year. 

CNYD&CTA was founded in 1971 and incorporated in 1977. CNYD&CTA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, tax-exempt New York State charitable organization whose purpose is to promote interest and education in Dressage and Combined Training among enthusiastic equestrians in our community. CNYD&CTA hosts Dressage and Combined Training schooling shows, clinics, and events each year as opportunities for development and education of both horses and riders. In addition, CNYD&CTA offers a variety of sponsored events in the area to allow members access to a full calendar of events in the local community. Throughout the year CNYD&CTA also offers educational series, demonstrations, and lectures on a variety of topics, as well as social events.

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