Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association (ESDCTA) was founded in June 1969 and incorporated in 1970 as a non-profit educational organization under the laws of the State of New Jersey. ESDCTA, with membership open to all interested in dressage and combined training. ESDCTA is a founding member of the United States Dressage Federation and is a Group Member Organization (GMO). ESDCTA is also an affiliate organization of the United States Eventing Association.