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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 Show Season Continues!

The Second Show is Saturday May 17, 2025

at the Brecksville Stables

The second show of the CADS 2025 Schooling Show season will be on Saturday May 17, 2025 at the Brecksville Stables

Judge:  Barb Soukup - L

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.

Sign-up CLOSES on Saturday, May 10th

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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! 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.​ CANCELLED.

  • 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 starts May 24, 2025

CADS will be offering our Obstacle Course Challenge at the Brecksville Stables again starting on Saturday, May 24 2025

The Judge will be Lois Hensen from FoxField Equestrian 

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):

  1. Fixed-post, solid GATE

  2. Cross-rail JUMP

  3. 12' BRIDGE

  4. BELL TOWER

  5. Pole SLALOM

  6. 360 BOX

  7. BACK-UP CORRIDOR (L)

  8. MAILBOX

  9. BARREL FIGURE 8

  10. POLE MAZE (W)

  11. SIDE PASS over ground pole 

  12. 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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It’s been said..  “cads is a fun, down-to-earth club". 

 

Why don’t you join us to see for yourself!

Contact us

CADSrider@gmail.com

Mail:

CADS

PO BOX 36840

Canton, OH  44735

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CADS Executive Officers:
LesLey Matt, President
Amanda Bacon, Vice President
Jenna Hete, Secretary
David Crawford, Treasurer

Halle Clause, Member At-Large
Sara Justice, Member At-Large
Carrie Woost, Member At-Large


 

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