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Apr 2018 - Oct 2018 Shows - COMPLETED - Click Here
November 2018 - March 2019 Shows - Click Here

!! BREAKING NEWS !!

NEW 2019 USDF GLOSSARY OF JUDGING TERMS

The new (2019) USDF Glossary of Judging Terms has been released.  They take effect on December1, 2018.  Click here for the new document (PDF file from the USDF web site).

2019 USDF AND USEF DRESSAGE TESTS RELEASED

The new (2019) USDF and USEF dressage tests have been released.  They take effect on December1, 2018.  All FADS shows will use the new tests as of this date.  Click here for links to the new tests.

FADS 2018/2019 FALL/WINTER SHOW LIST

The first show for the FADS 2018/2019 Fall/Winter (November 2018 - March 2019) show season has been listed. One show has been signed up so far (November 10).  Click here for the show list.

!!LAURA GRAVES AND VERDADES #1 IN THE WORLD!!

The FEI Dressage World Ranking released October 1, 2018, has Laura Graves and Verdades as #1!!!  This is the very first time a USA rider has been #1 on the list.  Yay!  Click here to see the list on the FEI web site.

WHAT IS FADS?

Frederick Area Dressage Shows (FADS) is a web site that lists independent casual dressage schooling shows (not combined training shows, though eventing tests can be usually ridden) located in the Frederick County, Maryland, area.  FADS is not an organization - it does not hold shows, it does not have members and it does not have any money.  The FADS web site is a free marketing service for farms that hold casual dressage schooling shows; the site communicates their show information to Frederick County area dressage riders.  For riders, the FADS web site is a way to find and participate in casual dressage schooling shows without all the "red tape" and high cost.   Read more ...

INFORMATION ABOUT FADS DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOWS

Each show is managed independently by the sponsoring farm.  The show management determines specific guidelines for their show, including how to enter the show, which tests are offered, test fees, etc.  Read more ...

FADS SEASON-END
HIGH SCORE AWARDS

There are two seasons of shows on the FADS Show List: Spring/Summer (April-October) and Fall/Winter (November-March).  For each season, horse/rider combinations that compete at the same level in at least two FADS shows are eligible for FADS Season-End High Score ribbons.  Read more ...  

FADS FAQS

The FAQs provide information frequently requested by FADS riders.  Take a look at the FAQs to see if your questions are answered here.  Read more ...

CURRENT SHOWS

The 2018 Spring/Summer FADS Show Season has 22 shows listed.  Read more ...
The 2018/2019 Fall/Winter FADS Show Season has 1 show, to date.  Read more ...

FADS DONATIONS
$36,791.33

FADS at Troupe Run Stables, Sep 30, 2018, has donated $600.98 to the Shenandoah Valley Pony Club. 

Many of the FADS shows donate show proceeds to equine and non-equine charitable organizations.  To date, $36,791.33 have been donated.  Read more ...

SEASON END AWARD WINNERS

Information - Click here.
2016 Spring/Summer - Click here.
2016/7 Fall/Winter - Click here.
2017 Spring/Summer - Click here.

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

2015 Winners - Click here.
2016 Winners - Click here.
2017 Winners - Click here.
Click here for information.