About WDEA
WDEA, 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 & Eventing 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. WDEA 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." In fall of 2025, we updated our name to "Wisconsin Dressage & Eventing Association."
WDEA 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. WDEA 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
WDEA has a Chapter on the east side of Wisconsin, the Eastern Chapter. 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.
WDEA is a part of USDF Region 2.
It's Time to Renew!
Now Accepting 2026 New Members & Renewals!
WDEA is now accepting new members and membership renewals for 2026. Be an "early bird" and renew now to ensure uninterrupted membership benefits with WDEA and USDF, and of course delivery of WDEA's eQuester newsletter! WDEA's membership term mirrors that of the United States Dressage Federation: December 1 - November 30 annually.
You may join or renew online and pay with Paypal via our online Membership Form.
Business Members may also renew online or via our online Business Membership form. If you would prefer to mail in your membership with a check, the 2026 Membership form is available for download (for a printable PDF please visit our FORMS page).
Those Members wishing to renew their Stable, Instructor, Breeder, or Business (SIBB) listing may also do so either online or via our printable form. SIBB listings are for WDEA members only. Business Listings are for Retail Businesses such as Feed Stores, Tack Shops, Truck or Trailer sales, Insurance, Fencing companies, and others not covered by our Stable, Instructor, or Breeder listings.
Due to our recent name change, as of December 1, 2025, our bank will no longer process checks written to WDCTA and neither will PayPal. Any checks written to WDCTA will have to be voided and rewritten to Wisconsin Dressage & Eventing Association. If paid online, any mis-named payments must be changed to WDEA by the member-to-be through the payment platform. WDEA can not do this for you. WDEA will process your membership only after your corrected payment is received. If you have questions you may email Diane at
Sign Up for 2026 Awards
Don't miss your opportunity to earn awards during the 2026 show season. WDEA makes it easy to sign up, just fill out our convenient online application(s) and submit your payment through Paypal. You may also download and send in your application and payment via US Mail.
Awards are offered for Traditional and Western Dressage, as well as Eventing. Links to the eforms are available along the top menu under Resources, or if you 'd like to print the form and mail it with your payment, you may find the registration PDFs on our Forms page under Resources - Forms. Rules can also be found through our FORMS page. Be sure to welcome our new Awards Chair, Celeste P !
