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FESTIVAL OF DRIVING PLEASURE SHOW 2025
November 8-9, 2025 at Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek, AZ
Please consider supporting our Show.
Mail in Form: Sponsor Form.pdf
See what is sponsored and what needs a sponsor:
DIVISIONS OFFERED - sponsors listed
CLASSES OFFERED - sponsors listed
High Point Breed Award:
Registered Morgan
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. Find the items under
photos-albums-2025 Silent Auction album on the fb page.
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.
SATURDAY EVENING DINNER
News Flash! New Banquet Restaurant this year.
More info about Caldwell County BBQ
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
More volunteers are needed at the show.
No job is difficult. You can sign up for a half day or all day, one or both days. Volunteers make this show possible.
Volunteer Coordinator: Sandra Joyce
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 is CLOSED after Oct. 28. No new entries taken at the show, but those already entered may add classes.
Too late to order a Banquet Ticket.
Show day, check with the office to see if there are any extra tickets. Link to restaurant map.
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.
See the Prize List for directions on how to reserve and pay for RV spots or reserved parking spots.
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
Sponsored by: Ann Kosin
Division: Single/Pair/Multiple Small Pony Any Vehicle
Sponsored by: JoAnne Souza
Division: Single Pony, Pleasure Vehicle
Sponsored by: In memory of Pat Conway
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
Sponsored by: Timeless Elegance Carriage Co.
Division: Pair/Multiple Horse/Pony Any Vehicle
Sponsored by: Kathleen Krolick
Division: Utility/Marathon Vehicle Any Hitch
Sponsored by: Cynthia Wahl
Division: Junior to Drive Any Vehicle
Sponsored by: McCleary's Mother Cluckers and Ranch Goods
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2025 CLASS LIST BY DAY Download the class list
Class List - Saturday
Class 1 - TURNOUT SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: In memory of Pat Conway
Class 2 - TURNOUT SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 3 - TURNOUT SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Pleasurethyme Driving Companions
Class 4 - WORKING SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Western Ranchman Store, Inc.
Class 5 - WORKING SINGLE/Pair/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Saguaro State Shetland Pony-Miniature Horse Club
Class 6 - WORKING SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Cheryl Calheiros
Class 7 - TURNOUT SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 8 - TURNOUT UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by:
Class 9 - TURNOUT PAIRS/MULTIPLES, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 10 - WORKING SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 11 - WORKING UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by:
Class 12 - WORKING PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 13 - TURNOUT JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by: In memory of Pat Conway
Class 14 - GENTLEMEN’S DRIVING CLASS
Sponsored by:
Class 15 - WORKING JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 16 - AARP HORSE/PONY, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by:
Class 17 - AARP VSE/SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by: Ann Kosin
Class 18 - LADIES’ DRIVING CLASS, HORSE & PONY, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by:
Class 19 - LADIES’ DRIVING CLASS, VSE & SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by: Debra Mattmann
Class 20 - WORKING, MAIDEN DRIVER, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by:
Class 21 - TIMED OBSTACLES SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE Sponsored by: Ann Kosin
Class 22 - TIMED OBSTACLES, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE Sponsored by: Pleasurethyme Driving Companions
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 Sponsored by: In memory of Pat Conway
Class 26 - TIMED OBSTACLES, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by: Flying Ears Photography
Class List - Sunday
Class 27 - ANTIQUE CARRIAGE CLASS
Sponsored by:
Class 28 - RED HAT CLASS, VSE & SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by: Christina Klein-Ellis
Class 29 - RED HAT CLASS, HORSE & PONY, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by: Christina Klein-Ellis
Class 30 - CARRIAGE DOG CLASS - Special Class Trophy
Sponsored by: Rio Verde Foothills Driving Group
Class 31 - REINSMANSHIP, JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 32 - REINSMANSHIP SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Western Ranchman Store, Inc.
Class 33 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Ann Kosin
Class 34 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: In memory of Pat Conway
Class 35 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 36- REINSMANSHIP, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by: Pleasurethyme Driving Companions
Class 37 - REINSMANSHIP, PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 38 - FAULT AND OUT, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Debra Mattmann
Class 39 - FAULT AND OUT, SNGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Saguaro State Shetland Pony-Miniature Horse Club
Class 40 - FAULT AND OUT, JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 41 - FAULT AND OUT, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Flying Ears Photography
Class 42 - FAULT AND OUT, SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 43 - FAULT AND OUT, PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 44 - FAULT AND OUT, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by: In memory of Pat Conway
Class 45 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Ann Kosin
Class 46 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE Sponsored by: Pleasurethyme Driving Companions
Class 47- PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 48 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by: Cheryl Calheiros
Class 49 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 50 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE/PONY, ANY VEHICLE
Sponsored by:
Class 51 - PROGRESSIVE OBSTACLES, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
Sponsored by:
Ribbons awarded through six places, with an additional prize to 1st Place.
Sponsorships/Donors/Advertisers for this Show
(Added as Received)
Supporting Donors
Mary-Anne Mitchell
Northwest Veterinary
Nadine Tilley - Tilley Andalusians
Supporting Sponsors
Cheryl Calheiros
Ann Kosin
Fantazee Farms / Tom and Julie Mitchell
Samantha Holbrook
Friends of the Event
Division Sponsors
Ann Kosin
Timeless Elegance Carriage Co.
McCleary's Mother Cluckers and Ranch Goods
Kathleen Krolick
In memory of Pat Conway
Cynthia Wahl
JoAnne Souza
Class Sponsors
Rio Verde Foothills Driving Group
Cheryl Calheiros
Ann Kosin
In memory of Pat Conway
Christina Klein-Ellis
Western Ranchman Store, Inc.
Debra Mattmann
Pleasurethyme Driving Companions
Saguaro State Shetland Pony-Miniature Horse Club
Advertisers (click on link to see ad or scroll)
Molly's Custom Silver
Timeless Elegance Carriage Co.
McCleary's Mother Cluckers and Ranch Goods
Fantazee Farms / Tom and Julie Mitchell
American National-Kelly Cathcart
Angie Lambert Photography
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1251 W Green Oaks Blvd, Suite 130, Arlington TX 76013
Click on the logo to go to their website.
Restaurant is located just east of Horseshoe Park. Dinner will be buffet style (with servers). Choice of several meats and sides.
Reservations for the dinner will be $25 per person, with ADCS
covering the remaining cost. You may purchase them with your entry, or here on the Event web page after entry opens.
