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November 2018 - March 2019 Shows - Click Here

April - October 2019 Shows - Click Here

!! BREAKING NEWS !!

FADS 2018 GOLDEN AWARD WINNERS

The FADS 2018 Golden Awards winners have been announced.  For 2018, this award for riders age 65 and above was a participation award.  Click here to view the winners' list.  Congratulations to these riders who remain in the saddle during their golden years!  (Posted 2 Jan 2019)

FADS 2018 SPRING/SUMMER SEASON END WINNERS

The FADS 2018 Spring/Summer (April 2018 - October 2018) season-end winners have been announced.  Click here to view the winners' list and photos.  Congratulations to the winners!  (Posted Nov 2018)

2019 USDF AND USEF DRESSAGE TESTS RELEASED

The new (2019) USDF and USEF dressage tests are now being used.  All FADS shows are now using the new tests.  Click here for links to the new tests. Click here for test diagrams developed by Alison May (posted with permission).  (Posted 1 Dec 2018)

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
CHAMPION 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

The 2019/2018 Fall/Winter FADS Show Season has 4 shows listed, to date.  Read more ...
The 2019 Spring/Summer FADS Show Season has 16 shows listed, to date.  Read more ...

FADS DONATIONS
$37,791.33

FADS at By Chance Farm, Oct 27, 2018, has donated $1000.00 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

Many of the FADS shows donate show proceeds to equine and non-equine charitable organizations.  To date, $37,791.33 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.
2018 Spring/Summer - Click here.

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

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