FADS HOME PAGE
SHOWS: MAR2023 - NOV2023: Click Here
VERY IMPORTANT: If you have a question about a show, please email the show secretary. Contact information is on the show's web page.
BROW BANDS FOR CHARITIES: Click Here
Get a brow band and donate to one of four designated charities. Many in stock or have a brow band custom made with your favorite colors and size. Choose from very blingy, somewhat blingy, subdued, or whimsical. New designs added frequently.
NEW! Beta biothane colors! Now your brow band can be black, chestnut, brown or royal blue with a selection of side strips. See the link for details and examples.
NEW! Beta biothane colors! Now your brow band can be black, chestnut, brown or royal blue with a selection of side strips. See the link for details and examples.
DONATIONS AS OF 17 August 2023: $4,424.00
FADS AND OTHER NEWS
WIN A SADDLE!
HCS, USA SADDLERY TRAINING LEVEL AWARDS FOR ADULT AMATEURS AND JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDERS: Announcing a new award for FADS shows! HCS, USA Saddlery is now offering a show award ($25 gift certificate) to the AA or JYR with the highest percent score for USEF/USDF Training Level Tests 1, 2, or 3 at each show. At the end of the show season, the rider who received the most HCS, USA Show Awards will win a Kent & Masters dressage saddle! Click here for program details. Thank you to HCS, USA Saddlery. Click here to view 2023 HCS, USA Saddlery Award winners.
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2024 FADS: YOUTH RIDERS, NOT USEF JYR
FADS RIDER STATUS STARTING FOR 2024 SHOWS:
Currently, the rider status groups for FADS shows are:
Starting with the 2024 FADS shows, the rider status groups will be:
Currently, the rider status groups for FADS shows are:
- Professional PRO) - make money from horses
- Adult Amateur (AA) - over age 21, do not make money from horses
- Junior/Young Rider (JYR) - age 21 or less
Starting with the 2024 FADS shows, the rider status groups will be:
- Professional (PRO) - make money from horses as per USEF rules (click here)
- Adult Amateur (AA) - age 18 and older at any time during the FADS show season and do no make money from horses as per USEF rules (click here).
- Youth Rider (YR) - under age 18 during the entire FADS show season.
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
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CURRENT SHOWS
2023 Show List: Click here.
FADS SHOW DONATIONS
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TIPS FOR SHOWING
Summary of USEF/USDF Show Entry Requirements (web page, updated 8 May 2023): Click here.
Details on How to Enter a USEF/USDF Show (PDF file, updated 8 May 2023): Click here.
How to Use Equestrian Entries to Enter a Participating Dressage Show (PDF file): Click here.
Understand a USEF/USDF Introductory Level Dressage Test (PDF file): Click here.
Understand a USEF/USDF Training-Fourth Level Dressage Test (PDF file): Click here.
A Visual Guide to the Dressage Attire Rules - 23 Jan 2022 - USDF (PDF File): Click here.
Dressage Attire & Equipment Booklet - 1 May 2022 - USEF (PDF File): Click here.
Details on How to Enter a USEF/USDF Show (PDF file, updated 8 May 2023): Click here.
How to Use Equestrian Entries to Enter a Participating Dressage Show (PDF file): Click here.
Understand a USEF/USDF Introductory Level Dressage Test (PDF file): Click here.
Understand a USEF/USDF Training-Fourth Level Dressage Test (PDF file): Click here.
A Visual Guide to the Dressage Attire Rules - 23 Jan 2022 - USDF (PDF File): Click here.
Dressage Attire & Equipment Booklet - 1 May 2022 - USEF (PDF File): Click here.
Four USEF Licensed / USDF Recognized Shows at a FADS Farm! Although they are not FADS shows, these shows are mentioned here for those who want to take the step to showing licensed but at small local relaxed shows in a familiar location and environment. Click here for further information.
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2023 First Chance @ Dressage, By Chance? - April 26, 2023
2023 Dressage, By Chance? Show 1 - Jul 29, 2023 2023 Dressage, By Chance? Show 2 - Jul 30, 2023 2023 Last Chance @ Dressage, By Chance? - Sep 6, 2023 |
LESLIE'S ONLINE GARAGE SALE: Click here
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