Welcome to the new FADS website! The new URL is www.FADSshows.com (the old FADS website has been retired). If you see any errors, please report them to me at LeslieRaulin@gmail.com. Thanks.
SHOWS – Mar 2026 – Nov 2026: 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.
FADS INFORMATION
WHAT IS FADS?
Frederick Area Dressage Shows (FADS) is a website 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 website 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 website 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 which tests are offered, test fees, etc. Read more…
FADS SHOWING INFORMATION
Click here for FADS showing information.
FADS SEASON-END AWARDS
The FADS Show Season is March-November of each year. For each season, horse/rider combinations that compete at the same level in at least two FADS shows are eligible for FADS Season-End Champion ribbons. Read more…
FADS FAQ
The FAQs provide information frequently requested by FADS riders. Take a look at the FAQs to see if your questions are answered here. Read more…
CURRENT SHOWS
2026 Show List – click here.
FADS SHOW DONATIONS
$64,945.84
FADS @ By Chance Farm, 26 October 2025, has donated $1,000.00 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Some of the FADS shows donate show proceeds to equine and non-equine charitable organizations. Read more…
AWARDS & WINNERS
SEASON-END AWARDS
- Information – click here.
- 2024 Winners – click here.
- 2025 Winners – click here.
FICS AA DEDICATION AWARD
- Information and Winners – click here.
- 2025 Winner: Craig Frame and Elite (11 FADS shows!!!).
HCS, USA SADDLERY AWARDS (win a saddle!)
- Information and Winners – click here.
- 2025 Saddle Winner: Heidi Wardle.
TIPS OF THE DAY
Information on horse and farm management. Click here for a list with links to each topic.
FADS AND OTHER NEWS
2025 FADS HCS, USA Saddlery Awards – Saddle Winner – Heidi Wardle – The 2025 FADS HCS, USA Saddlery Awards saddle winner is Heidi Wardle. An AA, she rode two self-trained OTTB horses in 2025 FADS shows at training level, winning three 2025 FADS HCS, USA Saddlery Show Awards. The photo shows Heidi riding Bailout Money (Bailey) in her new dressage saddle. Congratulations to Heidi and thank you to HCS, USA Saddlery for this annual award. Click here for information on the annual award. Click here for the HCS, USA Saddlery website for information on their products (saddles, bridles, bits, and many fittings); expert saddle, bridle and bit fitting; and saddle and bit fitting courses.
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FEI Approves Stricter Dressage Blood Rule, Other Sport Updates. Chronicle of the Horse – 11 Nov 2025 – click here. Although FEI rules do not apply to USA USEF licensed / USDF recognized shows, much less USA (FADS) schooling shows, they may show the trends of the future for USA shows.
US Equestrian Publishes Riding Standards Guidelines for Dressage – 12 Nov 2025 – click here. Although these standards apply to USEF licensed shows, the information is helpful for FADS riders.
USEF Microchip Rule: Beginning December 1, 2025, under GR 1101.10, all horses competing in USEF-licensed or -endorsed competitions must be microchipped with a 15-digit ISO compliant 11784/11785 chip. Click here for information. This does not apply to FADS shows.
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.
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.
FADS does not use any social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc. FADS only has this website.