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FESTIVAL OF DRIVING PLEASURE SHOW 2025
November 8-9, 2025 at Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek, AZ
Anticipated High Point Breed Awards
Registered Morgan
Registered Hackney Horse and Pony
Please consider supporting our Show.
Online Sponsor Form - coming soon
DIVISIONS OFFERED - sponsors listed
CLASSES OFFERED - sponsors listed
Other Show Happenings
SILENT AUCTION
See the ADCS Facebook page in Sept. and Oct. for a listing of available items (added as they come in) that will be on display Saturday at the show for bidding. Final bidding time and location still under discussion. Could remain at the show venue instead of moving to the banquet locaion as in past years.
SATURDAY EVENING DINNER
News Flash! New Banquet Restaurant this year. Details to follow at a later date.
JUNIOR DIVISION SPECIAL
To encourage participation by junior drivers, ADCS is now offering a free stall to any junior entering the 5 junior division classes. This information is not mentioned in the Prize List.
An American Driving Society Recognized Horse Show
First class each day starts at 9am, Competitor's Meeting Saturday at 8am at the Barn.
OFFICIALS & SHOW PERSONNEL
Our Judge: Terry Picket, PDJ “R” & C “R”
Our TD: Ted Campbell, PDTD “R” & CDTD “R”
Entry/Show Secretary: Karen Austermiller
Announcer & Organizing Chair: Peter Atonna
Ring Steward: Rita Self
Barn Managers: Mike and Rita Self
Show Photographer: Jean & Doug Mc Fadzen
CHECK OUT ALL THE 2024 PHOTOS AT FLYINGEARS.NET
Volunteer Coordinators: Donna Vollmer & Sandra
Joyce
SIGN UP GENIUS - Activated at a later date
No job is difficult. You can sign up for a half day or all day, one or both days. Volunteers make this show possible.
DOWNLOAD PRIZE LIST Please note: See panel to the left for updates to the prize list regarding the silent auction and banquet and special Junior driver offer. The Prize List has all the division and class descriptions and info about the show. Use it to help fill out your entry.
ENTRY OPENS: September 13
Entry Form: Mail in Entry Form Online Entry Form
(links active when underlined)
Entry Form/Payment must be RECEIVED by
Early Entry - Sept. 13 to Oct. 19
Late Entry - Oct. 20 to Oct. 28, late fee applies
Entry is CLOSED after Oct. 28. No new entries taken at the show, but those already entered may add classes.
About the 2025 Venue:
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
20464 E. Riggs Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Here is a current map of the site.
Snack Bar on site.
Covered Show (Arena 1) and Warm Up Arena (Arena 3).
Well maintained barn with both horse and tack stalls available.
Showers at the barn.
RV camping spaces with water and electric. Dump station on site.
Reserved parking possible closer to the barn.
Our Show Office is not shown. It will be by Arena 1.
Vendors:
Files Related to entry for the Festival:
ADS Competitor Liability Waiver Required to be filled out by all in an entry's party that may ride on a carriage or handle an equine. The mailed Entry Form contains this statement and is signed there. The Online Entry Form requires this be filled out and submitted separately or attached to the online entry. Download it to your computer, do not just open the link. See the online entry directions for more specifics.
ADS Non-Member Credit Voucher To be filled out by any driver who is not an American Driving Society member.
ADS Member Affidavit Any ADS member who cannot include their member number on the entry form must fill out the affidavit.
Alternate ADS Competitor Liability Waiver This online form can be more easily signed and submitted directly to Entry Secretary.
2025 DIVISIONS
SEVEN DIVISIONS
Division: Single/Pair/Multiple VSE ANY VEHICLE
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Division: Single/Pair/Multiple Small Pony ANY VEHICLE
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Division: Single Pony, Pleasure Vehicle
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Appendix GR-B. ADS Equine Measurement Program
1.1 ADS Ponies are 120cm to 148cm; with or without shoes; 149cm with shoes.
1.2 ADS Small Ponies are 99cm to less than 120cm; with or without shoes.
1.3 ADS VSEs are less than 99cm; with or without shoes.
Division: Single Horse, Pleasure Vehicle
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Division: Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony ANY VEHICLE
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Division: Utility/Marathon Vehicle ANY HITCH
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Division: Junior to Drive ANY VEHICLE
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2025 CLASS LIST BY DAY
Download Class List by Day.
List is also in Prize List.
Class List - Saturday
Class 1 - TURNOUT SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 2 - TURNOUT SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 3 - TURNOUT SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 4 - WORKING SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 5 - WORKING SINGLE/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 6 - WORKING SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 7 - TURNOUT SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 8 - TURNOUT UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
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Class 9 - TURNOUT PAIRS/MULTIPLES, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 10 - WORKING SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 11 - WORKING UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
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Class 12 - WORKING PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY ANY VEHICLE
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Class 13 - TURNOUT JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 14 - GENTLEMEN’S DRIVING CLASS
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Class 15 - WORKING JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 16 - AARP HORSE/PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 17 - AARP VSE/SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 18 - LADIES’ DRIVING CLASS, HORSE & PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 19 - LADIES’ DRIVING CLASS, VSE & SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 20 - WORKING, MAIDEN DRIVER, ANY HITCH
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Class 21 - TIMED OBSTACLES SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 22 - TIMED OBSTACLES, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 23 - TIMED OBSTACLES, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE Sponsored by:
Class 24 - TIMED OBSTACLES, SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE. Sponsored by:
Class 25 - TIMED OBSTACLES PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE & PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 26 - TIMED OBSTACLES, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
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Class List - Sunday
Class 27 - ANTIQUE CARRIAGE CLASS
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Class 28 - RED HAT CLASS, VSE & SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 29 - RED HAT CLASS, HORSE & PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 30 - CARRIAGE DOG CLASS - Special Class Trophy
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Class 31 - REINSMANSHIP, JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 32 - REINSMANSHIP SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 33 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 34 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 35 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 36- REINSMANSHIP, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
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Class 37 - REINSMANSHIP, PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 38 - FAULT AND OUT, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 39 - FAULT AND OUT, SNGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 40 - FAULT AND OUT, JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 41 - FAULT AND OUT, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 42 - FAULT AND OUT, SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 43 - FAULT AND OUT, PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 44 - FAULT AND OUT, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
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Class 45 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 46 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 47- PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 48 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 49 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 50 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 51 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
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Ribbons awarded through six places, with an additional prize to 1st Place.
Sponsorships/Donors/Advertisers for this Show
(Added as Received)
Supporting Donors
Supporting Sponsors
Friends of the Event
Division Sponsors
Class Sponsors
Advertisers (click on link to see ad or scroll)
