FADS HOME PAGE
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.
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.
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.
DONATIONS AS OF 17 January 2023: $3,110.00
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!
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
2023 Show List: Click here.
FADS SHOW DONATIONS
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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.
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.
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 |
LESLIE'S ONLINE GARAGE SALE: Click here
I am getting old so it is time for me to start to "down size" before it is time to move to an old folks home. Items include framed art work, house decor (including Waterford, Wedgwood), furniture, fine china, crystal glassware, tack, Breyer Horses, etc. Click the link to see many equine and non equine items that are available in Jefferson, MD. Happy shopping! NOTE: I am fine! I am just pre-planning my very old age.
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