ADS News & Announcements
Summer Cyber Centerline!
July is HOT, but we know everyone still wants to ride! This virtual show will allow everyone to beat the heat, get those rides in ,and get feedback on your timeline. Read the specifics by clicking on the registration button below.
We had a great turn out for our June Bug Bonanza at Bradley Equestrian! It was great to see so many familiar faces return to another great ADS event and welcome many new faces to our club and event!
We still have seats available for the Freestyle Seminar with Joan Darnell!
May 2nd, 2026 from 8am-4pm
Join us April 25th and 26th for a weekend of ADS Dressage at Diamond J Ranch in Alexander!
Saturday, April 25th: Spring Fling April Show
- Another great ADS Schooling Show!
Sunday: April 26th: Fix-a-Test with Donna Meyer!
- Come back Sunday for coaching from our show judge!
Our first event of 2026 is Cyber Centerline, a virtual show. Entries are due by March 31st and results will be shared via email as each class is complete. Final results will be posted here when the show is complete.
Congrats to Betsy Aronson!
Winner of our Go Green Turnout Prize! Enjoy your $25 Taziki’s Gift Card!
The October show has been moved to Chatfield due to the increasing chance of rain.
Registration for the September 14th show at Chatfiield Equestrian is open until Monday, September 7th. We hope you will join us!
First 20 to register get a little special ADS swag!
Registration for the May 18th show at Midland Farm is open until Monday, May 12th at Noon. We hope you will join us!
If you rolled over your registration from the cancelled April show, can check your registration here. Please email us at arkansasdressage.webmaster@gmail.com if chances are needed to this information.
Registration is OPEN for our April 6th show!
Location: Maumelle Equestrian Center
Judge: Barbara Richardson-Lewis, L Grad
Electronic Show Packet will be posted soon!
Register today to secure your spot for our March 8th and 9th Ride-a-Test and Clinic with Donna Meyer!
Location: Chatfield Equestrian in Bauxite
Seats in this event are limited.
2024 End of Season Banquet
Date Change!
Due to ordering timelines for prizes, we moved the banquet to March 1st.
Please follow the link below to purchase your tickets.
Join us for dinner, awards, door prizes, silent auction, and a great time with your equestrian friends!
Ride Schedule has been added the Show Files!
All things ADS October can be found in the Show Files below. We have added two new USDF classes! Prix Caprilli Test #1 and a Leadline group.
Volunteer schedule will be sent out soon by Saturday morning.
We invite everyone to join us for the annual costume contest and tack sale!
Be sure to check the Volunteer Log! This is the last show to earn the 4 required volunteer hours to be eligible for end of year awards. We have MANY volunteer positions open. Send an email to arkansasdressage.webmaster@gmail.com to set up volunteer hours or add Volunteer options to your cart at checkout.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the September show at 5o1 and supported our riders! It was a great show. Volunteer hours have been updated, show results will be posted soon, and we are off to planning for October! Save the date! Sunday, October 20th @ Eloraleah in Cabot, AR.
We are so excited about the turn out for the September Show! Our community has came together to make this show great for everyone. We are so excited to share everything with you!
We also added 3 more prizes! We were so excited about the turn out for eventing riders that we have added High Point EVENTER for Junior, Amateur, and Open.
Checkout our ADS apparel options!
Volunteer Schedule will be posted by Friday, September 13th.
The September 15th show is over 50% booked!
Register today to reserve your rides.
Join us at 5o1 Sport Horses in Cabot for prizes, giveaways, and fun.
Be sure to check your volunteer hours and sign up to volunteer!
Riders must have a minimum of 4 volunteer hours to qualify for end of year awards.
Join us at one of the best facilities in Central Arkansas for the September show! We will be offering prizes for High Point Junior and Adult Amateur, High Point Pony Club for all divisions, traditional ribbons, and a special ‘spin to win’ for all riders to join in the fun. Concessions will be available. Check out the menu here. Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer!
Stalls for this show are extremely limited. Stalls cannot be reserved online. Please contact Joanne Homeyer at (501)580-9511 if help is needed for your horse.
Centerline Issue 1 is finally here! Centerline is our Arkansas Dressage Society quarterly newsletter. We hope everyone enjoys looking back on events from the spring and summer. Fall and winter save the dates are inside as well!
ADS is starting a book club! We will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Chatfield Equestrian Center. Book titles can be ordered through the USDF vendor or your favorite book supplier. If you order through USDF, be sure to login with your member number to receive a 20% discount!
This quarter’s book is Riding Through by Debbie McDonald. Our October-December title will be Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse by Janet Foy.
Over 20 participants joined us for a braiding clinic on June 15th, 2024 at Eloraleah in Cabot, AR.
Demo of dutch, button, forelock, and possibly running braids were covered.
If you missed this event, be sure to check out the Virtual Audit! We hope everyone will join us for more learning opportunities.
Thank you again to everyone who participated in the show on May 19th at Chatfield Equestrian! It was a great day. Please be sure to review the show results. Sponsor information page will be added soon. The volunteer hour update will be posted here as well.
REVISED May 19th Ride Schedule is here! Be sure to check the schedule before loading up for the show. The world of horses often comes with last minute changes to our plans.
Want to get more involved? Ever thought about scribing for a show, but think you need to know more? Here is your chance!
ADS will host a FREE How to Scribe Mini Clinic during our lunch break at the May 19th Show! Anyone who would like to learn how to scribe at an ADS schooling show is invited to attend this brief informational event. Lunch is scheduled for 11:45, so be sure to join us! We look forward to seeing everyone!
Come show with us! Sign up today for the May 19th show!
Register Now for the May 19th Show!
Register by midnight on Friday, May 10th before the $25 late fee is added. Stalls are going quick, so don’t forget to reserve yours when you register.
Registration is now open for the May 19th Show! Registration is now organized into three categories: USDF/FEI, USEA, and WDAA to help everyone find their tests a little easier. If you have not updated your membership, please do so when you register. We are expecting a full show, so spots will become limited. Register early so you can be part of the fun!
The April 21st show was a great day with beautiful weather and fun times with ADS family and friends. We hope everyone enjoyed the day. Please use the links below to access show results, sponsor information, photographs, and a survey for members to give feedback about the show. Thanks for helping us make ADS the best it can be!
Ride Schedule is ready!
Please review the REVISED April 21st Ride Schedule. Please let us know as soon as possible if there are major issues with the schedule or if you would like to sign up to volunteer.
Volunteers Needed!
We need more volunteers for show day on Sunday, April 21st. If you would like to sign up for volunteer, please let us know by adding volunteer opportunities to the shopping cart (no charge) or comment on the ADS facebook or instagram posts.
The April 21st show is full!
Location: Chatfield Equestrian
We are so excited to welcome everyone! Please come out and enjoy the day with us even if you are not showing. Lunch will be Steve’s famous chicken salad with fresh fruit. If you know, you know, but if you don’t…you are in for a treat! This will be a fun day, so come on out, relax, and enjoy a great time!