NCDCTA is a "Group Member Organization" of the United States Dressage Federation. As a "GMO", a portion of NCDCTA membership dues is paid to the USDF. In addition to a voice in the national decision making process, each current GMO Member of NCDCTA receives an "Individual" USDF Membership.

NCDCTA offers many benefits to its members. Among these are:

• Horse of The Year Awards
• 33 categories of dressage and eventing to both Junior and Senior members.
• The Colonel Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships
• Special Awards such as:
• Kimberly Louise Shaw Memorial Award
• Rock of Ages Low Score Award
• E. J. Schmeltzer Sportsmanship Award
• Kim Shaw Junior Sportsmanship Award
• Carl Garrison Award
• Scholarships and Grants such as:
• NCDCTA Scholarships
• Educational Opportunities such as:
• Seminars and Clinics
• Monthly Newsletter