FADS HOME PAGE
Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 Shows: Click Here
If you have a question about a show, please email the show secretary.
Contact information is on the show's web page.
Contact information is on the show's web page.
!! BREAKING NEWS !!
F.I.C.S. Adult Amateur Rider Dedication Awards.
- F.I.C.S. Adult Amateur Rider Dedication Award for Most FADS Shows: Awarded to the AA rider who participates in the most FADS shows during the 2021 Spring/Summer Show Season.
- F.I.C.S. Adult Amateur Rider/Horse Dedication Award for Most FADS Tests: Awarded to the AA rider / horse combination who ride in the most dressage tests at FADS shows during the 2021 Spring/Summer Show Season.
Brow Bands for Charities. Buy a brow band and donate to one of four designated charities. Choose from very blingy, subdued, or whimsical. Examples are in the photos below. Click here for information and many photos.
FADS @ By Chance Farm is a VADA/Nova Schooling Show Partner (click here).
FADS @ By Chance Farm is a participant in the USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program (click here).
FADS @ By Chance Farm is a participant in the USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program (click here).
USEF COVID Requirements: Face masks/coverings are now REQUIRED for any person at a USEF licensed show, unless mounted. Click here for more information on the USEF web site. OPINION: Follow this requirement at schooling shows and other equestrian activities.
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
2020 Spring/Summer shows are completed. 2020/2021 Fall/Winter shows have started. 2021 Spring / Summer shows are being listed.
FADS DONATIONS
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TIPS FOR SHOWING
Summary of USEF/USDF Show Entry Requirements (web page): Click here.
Details on How to Enter a USEF/USDF Show (PDF file): 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.
Details on How to Enter a USEF/USDF Show (PDF file): 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.
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.