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DRESSAGE SHOWING INFORMATION


Dressage Show Packing List: This is a comprehensive packing list for a show where the horse will be stabled over night. It is in Word.docx format, so you can edit the list for your personal needs.  Enjoy!  Click here to download.

Dressage Show Rules:  In the United States, dressage show rules are written and published by the USEF.  Although schooling shows do not always strictly follow the rules, it is recommended that all dressage riders be familiar with the rules.  The rules change frequently.  Click here for the USEF Rules on the USEF web site.  Click here for info on the USEF Rules App for iOS and Android.

Dressage Show Etiquette - Click here (1.2MB PDF file) - Based on USDF guidelines, this is a primer on how to enter shows, how to prepare for a show, what happens at shows, and what happens after shows.  PLEASE NOTE: This article is an adaptation of a USDF document.  It is posted here for educational purposes and may be used by individuals.  You may link to this file from your web site only with permission.  You may not download this file and then post it on your web site.

What is Dressage?  Click here to open a Wikipedia link about dressage.

2015 USDF Glossary of Judging Terms - Click here to view a USDF document explaining judging terms.  This will help explain the comments you receive on your dressage test sheets.

4/1/13 USEF Rule for Posting Diagonals at the Trot - Click here to view the document.

Dressage Today - The Unwritten Rules of Dressage Test Riding - Author Unknown - Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - Dressage 101: The Dressage Arena and 20-Meter Circles - Hilary Moore Hebert - Click here to open the article. 

Dressage Today - Dressage 101: The Small Arena and 20-Meter Circles - Hilary Moore Hebert - Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - Dressage 101: Figure Eights - Hilary Moore Hebert - Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - Dressage 101: Introductory Level, Test - Hilary Moore Hebert - Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - How to Memorize a Dressage Test - Sandy Hotz - Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - Riding the USEF Rider Tests - Janet "Dolly" Hannon -  Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - How to Win Dressage Tests Points with Accuracy - Jon Costin - Click here to open the  article.

Dressage Today - How to Maximize Points for Dressage Test Success - Janet Foy Brown - Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - Navigate the Warm-Up Arena at a Dressage Show - Author Unknown - Click here to open the article.

Dressage Today - Riding the USEF Rider Tests - Janet "Dolly" Hannon - Click here to open the article.

Things Everyone Needs to Know about USDF Horse Registration - USDF - January 3, 2022 - Click here.

A Visual Guide to the Dressage Attire Rules 23JAN2022 USDF - Click here.

More to come...

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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