CADS Dressage
What’s New?
Welcome to Cadsdressage
Classical Attraction Dressage Society
The Classical Attraction Dressage Society, a Region 2 Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), is a non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the advancement and sport of dressage locally in Northeast Ohio through schooling shows, clinics and horsemanship education for riders of all ages, experience and skill levels.
WHAT's NEW?
CADS Winter Virtual Show Series #1
CADS will be offering a Winter Virtual Show Series in 2026 Starting in January.
Sara Justice will be Judging all Submissions on January 23, 2026.
Scores count toward year-end awards.
A placing certificate will be emailed along with your score sheet for all Virtual Shows
Cost:
Office Fee: $15/entry, Ride Fee: $25/ride, $35/ride for non-CADS Members.
SAME PRICE AS LAST YEAR!
The is NO CHARGE for Use of the Brecksville Indoor Arena for taking your Video for this Show.
Sign-up for arena time on the Open Ride Reservation form
Video Guidelines Our Winter Series
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Videos of tests must be unedited from start to finish. They must be one continuous recording with the horse and rider always visible.
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Videos must be filmed in LANDSCAPE orientation.
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After entering the arena, before beginning the test, a sign must be held up showing the show's name, the date of the show, the horse’s name, and the test. Remove the sign just before beginning the ride. Please ensure all information is clear and easy for the judge to read. The videographer can hold the sign and then move back to behind the camera or hold the sign in front of the camera at arm’s length while also holding the camera.
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Keep the horse in the frame, paying close attention to the near corners. You may zoom in slightly on the far corners. Videos must be in focus.
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Make sure to keep the letters in the frame that are elements of the test being performed.
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The test must be videoed from C, where the judge would normally be seated.
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When complete tests must be uploaded to Youtube and links emailed to cadsrider@gmail.com on or before the due date (the virtual date listed on the CADS Calendar).
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CADS Obstacle Challenge Series is Returning in 2026
CADS will continue our Obstacle Course Challenge at the Brecksville Stables again next year
after a successful season in 2025!
The course will continue to consist of 12 Board-curated obstacles + a bonus obstacle
that riders at YOUTH and ADULT levels will have 10 minutes to complete.
Successful completion of each obstacle will be judged and awarded points form 1-10
by one of our expert judges.
Points for equitation and harmony will also be awarded and will be used to break any ties.
Year-end awards will be given based on the totals score of the three events.
The list of obstacles will remain the same for each event, but may be
placed in a different order by the judge.
The list includes (pictures of each obstacle are shown below):
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Fixed-post, solid GATE
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Cross-rail JUMP
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12' BRIDGE
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BELL TOWER
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Pole SLALOM
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360 BOX
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BACK-UP CORRIDOR (L)
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MAILBOX
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BARREL FIGURE 8
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POLE MAZE (W)
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SIDE PASS over ground pole
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OBJECT CARRY
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Reserved Private Ride Times
CADS is now offering RESERVED ride times
at the Brecksville Stables Indoor Arena for MEMBERS ONLY
Sessions will be monitored by the CADS Brecksville Facility Manager
RESERVED RIDE TIMES
Request a private reserved time from 9AM-6PM on the sign-up form.
Subject to availability of the facility and confirmation by the Facility Manager.
Cost: $10.00 per hour
for each rider/horse/trainer/supervisor/videographer combination.
OPEN RIDING SESSION LIMITATIONS
To avoid any confusion and excessive use of the facility,
the number of open riding sessions will be limited to 4 one-hour sessions PER DAY
with a limit of 4 riders/horse combinations PER SESSION.
Any requested use of the facility for open riding that exceeds 4 one-hour sessions
PER DAY , PER GROUP OF RIDERS will be classified as a "Clinic" and therefore
subject to clinic day-rate fees.
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