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FADS HOME PAGE

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SHOWS: MAR2023 - NOV2023: Click Here

VERY IMPORTANT:  If you have a question about a show, please email the show secretary. Contact information is on the show's web page.
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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.  New designs added frequently.

NEW!  Beta biothane colors!  Now your brow band can be black, chestnut, brown or royal blue with a selection of side strips.  See the link for details and examples.
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DONATIONS AS OF 17 January 2023: $3,110.00
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FADS AND OTHER NEWS

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BIG 2022 FADS WINNERS!  Congratulations to Sallie Morris and Astute who are the most decorated FADS competitors for 2022.  They were AA Training Level Reserve Champions, AA First Level Third Place, and AA Eventing Tests Reserve Champions.  They also won the FICS AA Dedication Award (click here) and a FADS Golden Award (click here).  What a winning pair!
NEW USEF/USDF DRESSAGE TESTS ARE NOW IN EFFECT:  The 2023 US dressage tests are now in effect.  Click here to see the new tests.  This applies to both schooling (FADS and others) and USEF licensed / USDF recognized shows.
NEW USEF SHOW PASS RULE IS NOW IN EFFECT:  For riders, owners, trainers, coaches and parents/guardians planning to participate in USEF licensed shows (this does not apply to FADS shows):  The new USEF show pass rule is now in effect.  Click here for the USEF FAQs.  A summary of the changes follows:
  • Riders and Owners who are NOT USEF active/competing members may purchase a $45 USEF show pass online within seven days of the show (click here).  The fee is NOT paid via online entries nor to the show secretary.  Only one show pass may be purchased per USEF competition year.  If a rider or owner wants to participate in additional USEF/USDF shows that year, they must become a USEF active/competing member; the $45 show pass fee may be applied to that year's USEF active/competing membership.
  • Trainers, Coaches and Parents/Guardians Signing as Trainer and/or Coach for a Minor (under age 18) must be USEF active/competing members.  They may not use USEF show passes at any time.
FADS DONATIONS:  Since its inception, FADS shows have donated $52,402.14 to a variety of charities.  Yay!
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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

Starting in 2022, the will be one FADS Show Season: March-November of each year.  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

2023 Show List: Click here.

FADS SHOW DONATIONS
$52,402.14

FADS @ By Chance Farm, 30 October 2022, has donated $1,000.00 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

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.
2022 Winners - Click here.

GOLDEN AWARDS
Information - Click here.
2022 Winners - Click here.

F.I.C.S. AA DEDICATION AWARD
Information and 2022 Winner: Click here.

TIPS OF THE DAY

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

Summary of USEF/USDF Show Entry Requirements (web page, updated 4 March 2022): Click here.
Details on How to Enter a USEF/USDF Show (PDF file, updated 21 November 2022): 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.
A Visual Guide to the Dressage Attire Rules - 23 Jan 2022 - USDF (PDF File): Click here.
Dressage Attire & Equipment Booklet - 1 May 2022 - USEF (PDF File): Click here.
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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.
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 2023 First Chance @ Dressage, By Chance? - April 26, 2023

2023 Dressage, By Chance? Show 1 -     Jul 29, 2023

2023 Dressage, By Chance? Show 2 - 
Jul 30, 2023

2023 Last Chance @ Dressage, By Chance? - Sep 6, 2023

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FADS does not use any social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.  FADS only has this website.
CONTACT US:
  • If you want to add your show to the FADS Show List, please see the INFORMATION FOR FARMS tab. 
  • If you have a question about a specific show and/or want to volunteer at a specific show, please contact the show manager or show secretary directly (see SHOWS tab(s)). 
  • For other inquiries, please email LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER:  FADS is not an organization or club and it has no money; it is simply a web site that lists casual dressage schooling shows in the Frederick, MD, area.  All shows on the FADS Show List are the responsibility of the sponsoring farm / show manager / show secretary.  Therefore, FADS, the FADS Webmaster, and the FADS Advisers are not liable for any aspect of any shows on the FADS Show List.
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