INFORMATION ABOUT
FADS SCHOOLING SHOWS
Show Management: Each show is managed independently by the sponsoring farm. The show management determines specific guidelines for their show, including which tests are offered, test fees, etc.
Show Beneficiaries: Show profits go to the sponsoring farm and/or a charitable organization (click here to see a list of FADS charitable donations). Additionally, the show management contributes to the cost of FADS Season-End High Score Awards ribbons.
Show Attire:
- Horse: Safe humane tack is required. Check each show's prize list to determine if Western saddles, etc. are permitted.
- Rider: Safe casual riding attire (riding jackets are optional). Approved safety helmet with harness fastened and riding-safe footwear are required whenever mounted. You may wear formal dressage attire if you desire.
Are musical freestyle tests offered? Are FEI dressage tests offered? Are eventing dressage tests offered? Are gaited dressage tests offered? Are Western dressage tests offered? Are Western saddles permitted? Since each show on the FADS Show List is managed independently by the sponsoring farm and since the show management determines specific guidelines for their show, it is up to each show manager to determine what tests and tack are permitted at their shows. This would be reflected on each show's prize list. If you have questions about offerings for a particular show, please contact the show manager/secretary using the contact information on the FADS web site SHOWS tab.
Who can enter? Anyone! You do not have to be a member of any organization in order to ride in shows on the FADS Show List.
Show Beneficiaries: Show profits go to the sponsoring farm and/or a charitable organization (click here to see a list of FADS charitable donations). Additionally, the show management contributes to the cost of FADS Season-End High Score Awards ribbons.
Show Attire:
- Horse: Safe humane tack is required. Check each show's prize list to determine if Western saddles, etc. are permitted.
- Rider: Safe casual riding attire (riding jackets are optional). Approved safety helmet with harness fastened and riding-safe footwear are required whenever mounted. You may wear formal dressage attire if you desire.
Are musical freestyle tests offered? Are FEI dressage tests offered? Are eventing dressage tests offered? Are gaited dressage tests offered? Are Western dressage tests offered? Are Western saddles permitted? Since each show on the FADS Show List is managed independently by the sponsoring farm and since the show management determines specific guidelines for their show, it is up to each show manager to determine what tests and tack are permitted at their shows. This would be reflected on each show's prize list. If you have questions about offerings for a particular show, please contact the show manager/secretary using the contact information on the FADS web site SHOWS tab.
Who can enter? Anyone! You do not have to be a member of any organization in order to ride in shows on the FADS Show List.
