INFORMATION FOR FARMS AND
SHOW MANAGERS / SECRETARIES
SHOW MANAGEMENT TOOLS
The following are not required for FADS shows!
You are not required to use any of them!
However, they might help you give a better show.
You are not required to use any of them!
However, they might help you give a better show.
NOTE 1: These files are posted here for educational purposes and may be used by individual farms. You may link to these files from your web site only with permission (email LeslieRaulin@gmail.com). You may not download any of the files and then post them on your web site.
NOTE 2: FADS shows are encouraged to use FADS ShowWare (click here) for their show data, which is much easier for you and for me. However, you must be using a PC. The program does not run on Apple devices.
ACCIDENT PREPAREDNESS PLAN: It is recommended that each volunteer be provided a copy of an accident preparedness plan so they know the procedure in the event of an accident.
FADS Accident Preparedness Plan Template - Click here (16 KB Word document) - You may use this document to draft an Accident Preparedness Plan for your show.
MANUAL AND TUTORIAL:
Show Manager Manual - Click here (1.029MB PDF file) - This manual does not tell you what to do; however, it is available as a guide to help you create your schooling show. Updated 8 September 2014..
How to Manage FADS Show Data - Click here (6MB PDF document) - Using the FADS Excel Scheduling Template (see link below), this step-by-step pictorial tutorial shows how to manage show data using MS Excel and MS Word. Enter entry data, schedule the show (Excel calculates the ride times!), create an Order of Go document, create a Classes document, create Score Posters, print dressage test sheets, create dressage test sheet labels, and create a Results Report. Updated 12 November 2015.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Judge Contract Template - Click here (18KB Word.docx file) - You may use this template to make a contract with your judge.
Prize List Template - Click here (60KB Word.docx file) - You may use this template to create your show prize list.
FADS Word Template - Click here (12 KB Word.docx file) - This template may help you manage the show entries.
FADS Excel Template - Click here (13KB Excel.xlsx file) - This template may help you manage the show entries. Use with the How to Manage FADS Show Data tutorial (see above).
Suggested Dressage Test Durations - Click here (140KB PDF file) - You may use this file to determine the dressage test durations.
Show Equipment Checklist - Click here (16KB Word.docx file) - You may use this checklist to ensure you have all the equipment you need.
Show Day Checklist - Click here (17KB Word.docx file) - You may use this checklist to ensure all tasks are completed on the day of the show.
End of Show Checklist - Click here (16KB Word.docx file) - You may use this checklist to ensure all tasks are completed after the show.
Show Financial Report - Click here (13KB Excel.xlxs file) - There is no requirement to submit a FADS show financial report; however, you may want to use this report to track your show finances.
Sample Order of Go Document - Click here (115KB *.jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of an Order of Go document.
Sample Classes Document - Click here (133KB *jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of a Classes document.
Sample Score Posters Document - Click here (33KB *.jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of Score Posters.
Sample Results Document - Click here (192KB *.jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of a Results document.
FADS SHOW SOFTWARE:
FADS ShowWare was developed to help show secretaries manage show data. Click here for information.
USDF Officials List - Click here - Use this USDF resource to find a local judge. Also click here to see a list of judges that have judged at FADS shows.
NOTE 2: FADS shows are encouraged to use FADS ShowWare (click here) for their show data, which is much easier for you and for me. However, you must be using a PC. The program does not run on Apple devices.
ACCIDENT PREPAREDNESS PLAN: It is recommended that each volunteer be provided a copy of an accident preparedness plan so they know the procedure in the event of an accident.
FADS Accident Preparedness Plan Template - Click here (16 KB Word document) - You may use this document to draft an Accident Preparedness Plan for your show.
MANUAL AND TUTORIAL:
Show Manager Manual - Click here (1.029MB PDF file) - This manual does not tell you what to do; however, it is available as a guide to help you create your schooling show. Updated 8 September 2014..
How to Manage FADS Show Data - Click here (6MB PDF document) - Using the FADS Excel Scheduling Template (see link below), this step-by-step pictorial tutorial shows how to manage show data using MS Excel and MS Word. Enter entry data, schedule the show (Excel calculates the ride times!), create an Order of Go document, create a Classes document, create Score Posters, print dressage test sheets, create dressage test sheet labels, and create a Results Report. Updated 12 November 2015.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Judge Contract Template - Click here (18KB Word.docx file) - You may use this template to make a contract with your judge.
Prize List Template - Click here (60KB Word.docx file) - You may use this template to create your show prize list.
FADS Word Template - Click here (12 KB Word.docx file) - This template may help you manage the show entries.
FADS Excel Template - Click here (13KB Excel.xlsx file) - This template may help you manage the show entries. Use with the How to Manage FADS Show Data tutorial (see above).
Suggested Dressage Test Durations - Click here (140KB PDF file) - You may use this file to determine the dressage test durations.
Show Equipment Checklist - Click here (16KB Word.docx file) - You may use this checklist to ensure you have all the equipment you need.
Show Day Checklist - Click here (17KB Word.docx file) - You may use this checklist to ensure all tasks are completed on the day of the show.
End of Show Checklist - Click here (16KB Word.docx file) - You may use this checklist to ensure all tasks are completed after the show.
Show Financial Report - Click here (13KB Excel.xlxs file) - There is no requirement to submit a FADS show financial report; however, you may want to use this report to track your show finances.
Sample Order of Go Document - Click here (115KB *.jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of an Order of Go document.
Sample Classes Document - Click here (133KB *jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of a Classes document.
Sample Score Posters Document - Click here (33KB *.jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of Score Posters.
Sample Results Document - Click here (192KB *.jpg file) - Demonstrates the appearance of a Results document.
FADS SHOW SOFTWARE:
FADS ShowWare was developed to help show secretaries manage show data. Click here for information.
USDF Officials List - Click here - Use this USDF resource to find a local judge. Also click here to see a list of judges that have judged at FADS shows.