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?
The CADS 2025 Schooling Show Season is HERE!
The First Show is Saturday April 19, 2025
at the Brecksville Stables
The first show of the CADS 2025 Schooling Show season will be on Saturday April 19, 2025 at the Brecksville Stables
Judge: Amy Rothe-Hietter - r
Cost per class is $25.00 for CADS Members and $35.00 for non-members.
With a $15.00 office fee per rider entry.
Use of a stall for the show day is $25.00. Overnight and the day of the show is $35.00.
Stalls must be stripped clean at the end of the show.
Please go to the Show and Clinic Entry TAB on this website to sign-up.
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Virtual Clinic with Ida Norris on
Saturday March 29, 2025
at the Brecksville Stables
CADS is offering a Virtual Clinic with Ida Norris on Saturday March 29, 2025 at the Brecksville Stables
Lifelong equestrian Ida Norris is a Licensed USEF Senior Dressage Judge and R Western Dressage Judge. Her expertise includes Classical Long Lining, Dressage Training and Judging through Grand Prix. She is a Coach, Judge, Clinician and Rider of Dressage, Working Equitation and Western Dressage.
Ida will be instructing virtually from her farm in Vermont using the CADS audio/video system
installed in the indoor arena at Brecksville.
Individual sessions will be 45-50 min each. Clinic is limited to 8 riders.
Sign-up NOW!
Cost is $150.00 per rider.
Use of a stall as needed for the day or the night before is $25.00
**Horses and riders MUST participate at Brecksville Stables to keep things affordable, Ida will be joining us virtually**
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CADS 2025 Winter Hybrid Show Series
CADS will be holding a Hybrid-mix of Virtual Shows this winter starting in January 2025.
These shows will take place in January, February and March and will be treated as a Series.
Series awards being presented at the annual CADS Banquet separately from the Spring/Summer season.
You must participate in at least 2 of the series shows to be eligible for the series awards.
There will be 2 options to show for each month.:
Option 1: IN-PERSON video shoot at Brecksville. Option 2: Traditional video submission.
Video recording equipment using a SoloShot v3 tracking system will be available to rent
at the Brecksville facility for $10/ride.
Both options will result in a video that will be uploaded to YouTube to be judged.
Score sheets and tabulated results will be sent to you by email.
Placing Certificates will be sent to you as well. No ribbons will be awarded for this series.
Entries for the January show are being accepted now under the Show & Clinic Entry TAB
We will close entries for the January show on January 10, 2025.
Please send us an email at cadsrider@gmail.com if you have any questions about this series
or if you need any clarification of the process.
Once again, CADS is innovating to provide the best experience for our members!
Video Guidelines for 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 visible at all times.
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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 is Clinic Crazy in 2025
CADS will be hosting a variety of clinics and events for riders of all levels both Western and Classical! Stay tuned for more information as dates and times get closer. Our goal is to keep these affordable, educational and FUN!
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March 1 - Intro to Musical Freestyles with Emily Gill
Emily will help riders understand the basics of designing a musical freestyle and set them on the right path with music and choreography.
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March 29 - Classical & Western Dressage Clinic with Ida Norris
Ida will join riders' and auditors virtually by utilizing professional networking equipment. She is an S classical judge and an R Western dressage judge providing a vast knowledge of both disciplines.
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April 26 & 27 - Classical Dressage with Carel Eljkenaar
Carel will join riders' and auditors virtually from Israel. Carel is an FEI Dressage Trainer and a retired FEI International Dressage Judge.
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September 6 - Working Equitation with Emily Gill
Emily is a working equitation master level rider. She will be breaking down how to succeed in the working equitation ring.
Stay tuned for official registration dates and more information on each event!
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CADS Obstacle Challenge will be Back in 2025
CADS will be offering our our Obstacle Course Challenge at the Brecksville Stables again in 2025
Watch for Further Schedule Announcements!
The course will consist of 12 Board-curated obstacles
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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CADS Apparel
CADS is offering CADS-Logo Apparel for sale
Tee-Shirt ($20.00), Polo Shirt ($30.00) and Hoodie ($45.00)
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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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CLUB EVENT CALENDAR
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Any age… Any experience level… Any skill level…
It’s been said.. “cads is a fun, down-to-earth club".
Why don’t you join us to see for yourself!
