How to Enter a FADS Show

1. Look at the FADS Show List on the FADS Website:

a. On the top menu of the FADS website home page, click on the YYYY SHOW LIST menu item, where YYYY is the current year.

You can also click “CLICK HERE” below FADS HOME PAGE.

b. The YYYY SHOW LIST opens.

c. Read NOTES FOR RIDERS / OWNERS / TRAINERS.

2. Open the Show’s Webpage:

From the YYYY SHOW LIST, under the category SHOW NAME, click the name of the show you want to enter.

3. Read the Show’s Webpage.

a. The show’s webpage opens.

b. Check to ensure you opened the correct show. This is seen in the page title at the top of the page.

c. Read the information on the show’s web page to ensure this is a show in which you can/want to compete. Note the following:

  • Show Date: Is this a date you can attend a show?
  • Opening Date: Do not submit your entry form until this date.
  • Closing Date: If this date has past and you still want to enter, contact the show secretary.
  • Judge: Do you like this judge?
  • Show Secretary with Email Address: This is the person who will receive your entry and schedule your ride(s). Contact this person if you have any questions.
  • Show Address: Is this a location that is convenient for you?
  • Fees: This is the amount you must pay per ride.
  • Tests: These are the tests offered for the show. If you want to ride a test that is not on the list, you may not be able to be in this show. Contact the show secretary.
  • Show Arena: Is this footing ok for your horse? Is the size ok for the test(s) you want to ride?
  • Warm-Up Arena: Is this footing ok for your horse?
  • Sound System: If you want to ride a musical freestyle, does the arena have a sound system or do you need to bring a boombox and CD?
  • Farm Layout and Directions: Click the link to open a PDF file that has a map of the venue that shows (1) the locations of parking, show office, arenas, etc. and (2) directions to the venue. Print this file and bring it with you so you get there and know where to go once you arrive.
  • Ride Times: Tells you when the ride times will be posted on the FADS website. This is usually Wednesday or Thursday before the show, but may be later if the closing date was extended or there were other entry difficulties.
  • HOW TO ENTER THE SHOW: Each FADS show venue has their own entry requirements. They will all require use of the FADS online entry form; however, the method of payment, method of check-in on show day, etc. will vary.

4. Complete the Show’s Online Entry Form:

a. The show’s online entry form is at the lower part of the show’s web page.

NOTE: The Online Entry Form above is a sample form. The forms for each venue’s shows will have some customized fields. If you have any questions about customized fields, contact the show secretary.

b. Complete the following on the form:

  • Rider Name: Enter the first and last name of the rider.
  • Rider Email: Enter one email address that is the best method to provide information to the rider. If the rider does not have an email address, the email of the parent or trainer can be entered here.
  • Rider Phone Number: This will usually only be used for an urgent situation. Enter the best email phone number to provide information to the rider; it can be the number of the parent or trainer.
  • Rider Address: Enter the best address for mailing show ribbons (if needed and paid for) and/or season-end ribbons (if the ribbons cannot be picked-up).
  • Rider Status: Check one box corresponding to Professional, Adult Amateur, or Youth Rider.See above for information. Click here for detailed information on the FADS website)
    • Professional (PRO) – age 18 or older any time during the FADS show season and make money from horses as defined by USEF GR1305 and USEFGR1306 (see below).
    • Adult Amateur (AA) – age 18 or older any time during the FADS show season and DO NOT make money from horses as defined by USEF GR1305 and USEF GR1306 (see below).
    • Youth Rider (YR) – under age 18 the entire FADS show season.
  • Horse Name: Must match the horse name on the Coggins.
  • Enter Test(s) to be Ridden: Clear abbreviations may be used. For example USEF First Level Test 2 can be entered as 1-2. Use correct nomenclature; for examples, (1) there is no Introductory Level Test 2 (it is Test B) and (2) there is no USEA Novice 2 (it is Novice B).
  • Enter the Amount Due: Find the test fee in the show’s webpage and/or the prize list. For example, if the cost per ride is $30 and you are riding two tests, enter $60.
  • I agree to pay my ride fee(s) at the show (or this may be instructions how to pay online). If I scratch after the published closing date or the actual closing date, whichever is earlier, or am a no-show, I will pay the ride fee(s). You must check agree and follow the statement, if applicable.
  • Special Instructions (optional): Enter anything special you may need for the show. For example, if you are riding and coaching your students, enter the student names and provide a preferred scheduling sequence and timing. If you must ride in the AM, indicate this. The show secretary will try to follow special requests, but this cannot be guaranteed.
  • Upload Coggins: Each show venue has special instructions to receive the current Coggins, which will be on the web page and/or the prize list. The easiest method is to upload the file as part of the entry. The file cannot exceed 2 MB.
  • Upload Hold Harmless (Waiver) Form: Each show venue has its own waiver form and special instructions to receive the form, which will be on the web page and/or the prize list. The easiest method is to upload the file as part of the entry. The file cannot exceed 2 MB. Do not submit a form for another organization, such as a GMO form, etc.
  • SUBMIT: When all your info has been entered, click the submit button. Your entry information will be emailed to the show secretary and to you.

c. After you have completed all required fields on the Online Entry Form, click SUBMIT at the bottom of the form.

d. If everything was completed correctly, the form will be submitted and you will receive a short message informing you. The form will be emailed to the show secretary and you. Read the entry confirmation email to ensure you completed the online entry form correctly? Ensure you entered the correct tests.

d. If any required items on the form were not completed correctly, the form will not submit and you will receive a message informing you. Correct the missing/incomplete items, then click SUBMIT again.

5. CONGRATULATIONS! You have entered the show. Have fun at the show!