INFORMATION FOR FARMS AND
SHOW MANAGERS / SECRETARIES

FADS ShowWare

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An Example of a FADS ShowWare Menu System (Tabs on the left, Work Space on the Right)
FADS ShowWare is a simple software program for managing FADS schooling shows.  It was designed to assist FADS show managers and secretaries.  The program is based on MS Access.  It runs on PCs; it does not run on Apple computers.  As FADS ShowWare makes work easier for show secretaries and for the FADS webmare, FADS shows must use FADS ShowWare.

CURRENT VERSION: Version 2019.2 of FADS ShowWare was released August 24, 2019.
PROGRAM FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • Many built-in dressage tests (USDF, USEF, FEI, Eventing, USEF Western, ILA Gaited)
  • Computer form to enter the classes in your show
  • Computer forms to enter rider and horse information
  • Computer forms to enter show entries
  • Reports for deficiencies in Hold Harmless, Coggins and payment
  • Tools to assist in show scheduling, including automatic calculation of ride times
  • Automatic creation of Order of Go, Show Class List and Rider Ride Times reports
  • Tool to help you email the show riders
  • Test count report
  • Automatic creation of dressage test sheet labels (2' x 4" size)
  • Automatic creation of score posters (8.5" x 14" size)
  • Automatic creation of check-in report that includes Hold Harmless, Coggins and payment deficiencies
  • Automatic creation of a hand written score report
  • Computer scoring that automatically calculates the percentage, sorts each class by percentage, which simplifies placing of each class
  • Automatic creation of results report ready for posting on the FADS web site
  • Automatic creation of results needed by the FADS webmaster for season end awards tally
  • Automatic creation of three high score reports (overall, by test division, by rider status)
  • Automatic creation of a financial report
  • Plus other features
A SAMPLING OF FADS ShowWare FORMS AND REPORTS:

VERSION 3.1 CHANGES:
  • New form to enter farm name and show date.
  • Clarification of bridle numbers, class numbers, test numbers, etc.
  • Clarification of the handling of BREAKS
  • Added judge name(s) so the name(s) are on various reports, including tests sheet labels.
  • Added ability to use rider and horse data from a previous show.
  • Added USEF Western tests.
  • Added ILA Gaited tests (English and Western)

VERSION 3.2 CHANGES:
  • Added Ring 3.  (The program works with three rings; however, looking for rider or horse conflicts
    is more difficult than with one or two rings.)
  • Added high score report by division
  • Added NWHA Intro and Training level tests
  • On each scheduling form, added button to export scheduling to Excel
  • Added navigation buttons to numerous forms
  • Other program “tweaks”

VERSION 3.3 CHANGES:
  • Decreased menu font sizes for better use on a laptop computer
  • Used abbreviations for test names so they fit better on reports
  • Other program “tweaks”

VERSION 4.0 CHANGES:
  • Changed FADS ShowWare folder from C:\FADS to C:\Users\Public\FADS.  This will allow users without administrative privileges to run the program.
  • Added a feature to delete a duplicate or additional Show Name / Date in case a user accidentally enters more than one Show Name / Date.
  • Updated tests: 2018 FEI dressage, 2018 USEA dressage.
  • More details in the User Manual for using MS Excel to help schedule the show (an optional step).
  • Other program "tweaks."

VERSION 2019.1 CHANGES:
  • Tests added and updated, including 2019 USDF and USEF tests.
  • Added more classes.
  • Decreased text sizes so the program is more usable on laptop computers or computers with smaller monitors.
  • Added VACCINATIONS field to the entry so secretaries can track receipt proof of vaccination, if required for the show.
  • Added "Save Financial as an Excel File" so users can track their financial data with an Excel file.
  • Added two high score reports (overall and by test division)
  • Other program "tweaks."

VERSION 2019.2 CHANGES:
  • Required data boxes are now peach colored so users can more easily determine which data is required by the program.
  • Added a third high score report (by rider status).
  • Other program "tweaks."

As with Fox Village Dressage (the program used by MANY licensed shows, click here), to use FADS ShowWare, the computer must have Microsoft Access 2013 or later or the Microsoft Access 2013 or later runtime version (free download - instructions are in the FADS ShowWare User Manual).

FADS ShowWare was developed by a computer hobbyist, not a computer professional; therefore, the author is not responsible for the program results.  Its use is restricted to individuals to whom the program has been directly provided by the author to run FADS shows.  FADS ShowWare is intended for one-day dressage schooling shows with one to three rings; it is not intended for licensed/recognized dressage shows.  Program improvements are anticipated.  Enjoy using the program.  Send your suggestions to Leslie Raulin at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
FADS Farms must use FADS ShowWare.  A copy may be requested by submitting the FADS ShowWare Agreement below.

    FADS ShowWare Agreement Form
After this form is received, the FADS Webmaster will email the program and the user manual.