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FADS AND CORONAVIRUS

All 2020 FADS shows are on hold until further notice.
Due to COVID-19 and related Maryland laws, Maryland Department of Agriculture guidance, and USEF and USDF policies, all 2020 FADS shows are on hold until further notice.  Please stay safe and well.  It is a time where public health is more important than riding horses.
The following FADS shows have been cancelled or postponed:
FADS @ By Chance Farm - March 29
FADS @ By Chance Farm - April 18
FADS @ Blue Horse Farm - April 26 (might be rescheduled)

Apr 2020 - Oct 2020 Shows: Click Here

!! BREAKING NEWS !!

All FADS @ By Chance Farm shows are participants in the
USDF Regional Schooling Show Awards Program. 
Click here for information.

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
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 Champion 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

2019/2020 Fall/Winter and 2020 Spring/Summers shows are being organized.

FADS DONATIONS
$42,720.38

FADS @ By Chance Farm, 30 Oct 2019, has donated $1,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Many of the FADS shows donate show proceeds to equine and non-equine charitable organizations.  To date, $42,720.38 have been donated.  Read more ...

AWARDS & WINNERS

SEASON END AWARDS
Information - Click here.
2019 Spring/Summer - Click here.

GOLDEN AWARDS
Information - Click here.
2019 Spring/Summer - Click here.

TIPS OF THE DAY

Information on horse and farm management.  Click here for a list with links to each topic.

TIPS FOR SHOWING

Click titles to download PDF files:
How to enter a licensed show
Understand an Introductory test
Understand a Training-Fourth test
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 relaxed shows in a familiar location and environment.
SHOW: First Chance @ Dressage, By Chance?
SHOW DATE: Wednesday, April 29, 2020
CANCELLED due to COVID-19

SHOW: Dressage, By Chance? 1
SHOW DATE: Saturday, July 25, 2020
WEB SITE: click here

SHOW: Dressage, By Chance? 2
SHOW DATE: Sunday, July 26, 2020
WEB SITE: click here

SHOW: Last Chance @ Dressage, By Chance?
SHOW DATE: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
WEB SITE: click here