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.

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.  Many new designs added 9 June 2021.
DONATIONS AS OF 26 August 2021: $1,210.00
NEW!  Breast Cancer Brow Bands

!! BREAKING NEWS !!

F.I.C.S. Adult Amateur Rider Dedication Awards. 
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
Click here for information.
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).

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

2021 Spring / Summer shows are ongoing.

FADS DONATIONS
$47,081.63

FADS @ Blue Horse Farm, 14 August 2021, has donated $720.99 to the Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS).  An additional $40 was donated from the sale of brow bands at the show.  The total donation was $760.99.

Many of the FADS shows donate show proceeds to equine and non-equine charitable organizations.    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

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.
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.
2021 First Chance A Dressage, By Chance? - April 28, 2021 - completed

2021 Dressage, By Chance? Show 1 -     Jul 31, 2021 - completed

2021 Dressage, By Chance? Show 2 -   Aug 1, 2021 - completed

2021 Last Chance @ Dressage, By Chance? - Sep 15, 2021 - open for entries