FADS HOME PAGE
Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 Shows: Click Here
Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 Shows: Click Here
!! BREAKING NEWS !!
FADS Appreciation Award: FADS Farms and some show participants have kindly given me an appreciation award for my work with FADS. The award was initiated by Debra Nissen; its presentation was delayed by COVID. Thank you Debra for all your hard work!. Thank you also for the following FADS Farms and FADS show participants:
By Chance Farm (Michele Wellman)
Covered Bridge Stables (Melissa Newsome) Celebration Farm (Janet Geyer) Sonrise Stables (Brandi Benedict) Woodvale Partners LLC (Joe & Candace Herzog) Wyndham Oaks, LLC (Lori Larson and Staff) |
Aviva Nebesky (Judge)
Catoctin Chapter of PVDA Members: Jayne Hench Dona Hoffman Donna Lucas-Maranto Debra Nissen |
Thank you very very much! Leslie Raulin
2020 FADS Season-End Awards Cancelled: Due to COVID-19, most of the 2020 FADS shows have been cancelled; therefore, there will be no 2020 FADS Season-End Awards. Let's all hope that 2021 will be a much better year. Stay safe and well.
Updated USEF COVID Requirements: The major change is 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: It is a good idea to 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.