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The 2026 Arizona Driving Trial Series
This page contains information about 2026 scheduled ADT events. Scroll down or use the links below to take you to a specific event.
For the most recent copy of our ADT rules, classes offered, and year end points> ADCS – ADT Rules**
**New Revisions for 2026, not yet in the Rules documant:
All Training Green Drivers will now be in one class, not separate classes by horse size. They will be a separate Division. Since time in obstacles does not count for Green, there is no advantage gained by a particular horse size. Cones allowed time will remain to be determined by equine size.
Also, Green Drivers are now required to have a navigator or knowledgeable horse person in the carriage with them for all phases of the ADT.
NOTICE: Participants in ADT events in 2026 (drivers and navigators) will be required to wear a safety vest in ADT Obstacles. (Exception for first year Training level Green drivers -but still highly recommended.)
INFORMATION FOR 2026 ADT #1 & #2 at Florence. RESULTS
2026 ADCS Membership is required for entering.
ADT Rules were updated in 2025. Please take time to review. 2025 ADCS – ADT Rules/Info
Date: Jan. 17-18, 2026 16th is set up day, ADT #1 is Saturday, ADT #2 is Sunday
Location: Charles Whitlow Arena, Florence, 11608 AZ-79, Florence, AZ 85132
Entry: Mail in Entry Online Entry
Entry Deadline: Entry is closed.
OFFICIALS
Dressage Judges for ADT #1 & ADT #2: VSE: Drew Callahan Horses and Ponies: Amy Star - Bio
Cones Judge: Trish Demers
Technical Delegate: Rita Self
Organizer: Julie Mitchell
Waiver to be signed by all attending unless you signed on a competitor's Entry Form: General Waiver
Want to Volunteer? Contact Organizer
Dressage Tests for this event: ADS Test A at all levels. Presentation will not be scored.
Arena Size: 40 X 80 for all but VSE. VSE 30 X 60
Test A at all Levels
Other Rules
HELMETS MUST BE WORN BY ALL PERSONS AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON ANY VEHICLE. SAFETY VESTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL DRIVERS & NAVIGATORS WHILE IN OBSTACLES. (Exception for 1st year Green drivers.)
Any driver who competed in two or more ADTs in “green driver” in the past year’s series may not compete as a “green
driver” in 2026.
An HC entry pays full entry fee.
All horses brought on site must be entered.
Refund Policy for this Event:
Cancelation before the close of entries, will get a full refund. After close of entry, but prior to Jan. 17, full refund minus $30. No shows or cancelations day of events, no refunds.
Junior Driver Information: 10 and under drivers must have a knowledgeable adult horseman in the cart with them at all times, on the grounds and in the rings.
11-13 year olds must also have a knowledgeable adult horseman in the cart with them at all times, on the grounds and in the rings.
There is no exception at this venue for single VSE with a capable driver in dressage and cones, as those rings are not fenced in.
For 14-18 year olds, the requirement for an adult horseman in the cart is at the organizer‘s discretion, and will be decided on an
individual basis after consulting with the parent or trainer of the entry and knowledge of the equine. Juniors this age need to ask at
the competition (see TD) if they require an adult with them.
Note: Single VSE and Small Ponies do not require a navigator in obstacles (hazards), but this may not apply to all junior drivers over
13 (Organizer’s discretion). Ask the TD at the event to see if your over 13 Jr. driving a VSE needs a navigator.
FACILITY FACTS
Overnighting
Uncovered stock pens available for horses to overnight on Friday and Saturday @ $20/day per pen. Bring your own shavings.
Overnighting on site is dry camping only @ $20 for one or both nights.
Vendors on site: Will be OPEN!! Menu if same as last year: Hamburgers (with or without cheese) - double or triple patties at additional cost - green chilis an option - lettuce, tomatoes, onion & pickles; Hot Dogs, Nachos, Popcorn, Soda, Water, Gatorade, Candies, Pickles, Coffee, Hot Chocolate. Also coffee and donuts for breakfast.
Motels: There's a Greentree motel not to far away.
FILES FOR ADT 1 & 2: (added as available - course maps 1 week prior). Links are active when underlined.
(On a smart phone, files may appear on the bottom of the page, not in this section.) Please print off your own copies. None will be provided for you.
Safety Check Sheet: One needed each day. Turn in at your Safety Check which is prior to your dressage time.
Obstacles 1 and 2 Obstacles 3 and 4 (obstacle 3/4 is revised-mistake on previous one posted) Grounds
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INFORMATION FOR ADT #3 & #4 OF THE 2026 SERIES
2026 ADCS Membership is
required for entering.
Rules update. Recent changes have not yet been incorporated into the Rules document. All Green Drivers will now be in one class regardless of equine size.
Green Drivers are now required to have a navigator or knowledgeable horse person in the carriage with them for all phases of the ADT.
Results are posted under 2026 Event Results in Main Menu.
DATE: ADT #3 MARCH 7, 2026 - ADT #4 March 8, 2026 Course Maps
LOCATION: Dale Creek Equestrian Village, 13424 W. Camelback Rd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
OFFICIALS: Saturday Dressage Judge - Jessica Nordqvist Sunday Dressage Judge - Lois Whittington
TD - Rita Self Cones Judge - Lyle Brown Organizer - Rita Self Entry Secretary - Julie Mitchell
Tentative Start Time is 8:30 am.
ENTRY FORM: Deadline for entry to be RECEIVED is 5pm on February 25. Entry is CLOSED.
PDF for printing and mailing Online Entry
Waiver to be signed by all attending unless you signed on a competitor's Entry Form:
Please do not submit after 3/4/26, sign one at the event - General Waiver
More Volunteers Needed: Contact Organizer
Dressage Tests: AT Test B at all levels:
Arena Size: Horse and pony dressage ring is 40 meter wide and a little short of 80 meters long. VSE dressage ring will be 30 X 60 meters.
Other Rules
HELMETS MUST BE WORN BY ALL PERSONS AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON ANY VEHICLE. SAFETY VESTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL DRIVERS & NAVIGATORS WHILE IN OBSTACLES. (Exception for Green drivers.)
Any driver who competed in two or more ADTs in “green driver” in the past year’s series may not compete as a “green
driver” in 2026. An HC entry pays full entry fee.
All horses brought on site must be entered.
TRASH AND MANURE: Everyone is expected to pack out all their own garbage. Please do not put trash in any barrels, but rather bring a garbage bag with you and collect all your trash and take it with you. Manure from stalls is to be put in designated piles between the barns. Stall is to be left free from manure when you leave. Shavings do not need to be removed.
Refund Policy for this Event:
Cancelation before the close of entries, will get a full refund except for PayPal fees for online registration.. Refunds, if requested, for cancellation after close of entry but before the event, are at Organizer’s discretion and may incur a penalty fee; no shows on event days receive no refund.
FACILITY FACTS
Rest room on site. No vendors. Fast food available close by. Lunch/water provided for volunteers and officials.
Dressage, Cones and Obstacles may not have separate fencing around them depending on areas used, but entire event area is fenced. Entrance gate must be kept closed. Parking is in various locations. May be assigned. Stabling available on site. Shavings are optional, but must be purchased from facility on the entry form at $10 a bag. You MAY NOT bring your own shavings.
Overnighting: Allowed on site for a fee of $10 for one night or both Friday and Sat. nights. Electrical is available in various locations and if you plug in, you will be charged an additional $25 for the weekend. This is to be paid directly to the facility by check or cash and will be collected at event check in. Electrical spaces are limited, first come, first served.
Junior Driver Information: 10 and under drivers must have a knowledgeable adult horseman in the cart with them at all times, on the grounds and in the rings.
11-13 year olds must also have a knowledgeable adult horseman in the cart with them at all times, on the grounds and in the rings. Exception at this venue for single VSE with a capable driver in dressage and cones, depends on area used being fenced.
For 14-18 year olds, the requirement for an adult horseman in the cart is at the organizer‘s discretion, and will be decided on an individual basis after consulting with the parent or trainer of the entry and knowledge of the equine. Juniors this age need to ask at the competition (see TD) if they require an adult with them.
Note: Single VSE and Small Ponies do not require a navigator in obstacles (hazards), but this may not apply to all junior drivers over 13 (Organizer’s discretion). Ask the TD at the event to see if your over 13 Jr. driving a VSE needs a navigator.
FILES FOR ADT #3 & #4: (added as available - course maps 1 week prior) Links are active when underlined.
(On a smart phone, files may appear on the bottom of the page, not in this section.)
Safety Check Sheet: One needed each day. Turn in at your Safety Check which is prior to your dressage time.
Grounds Map Cones Course Obstacles
Just some reminders about downloads/printing copies. The browser you use, and the device, affects how files appear and the quality. With some, when you click on the file link, only a screen view will appear, which may not be the best quality. Better quality results from actually downloading the file to your computer before printing. Again, the browser may determine how you get the file to your computer. Some have a small window with a download icon that will appear if you hover over the bottom of the screen view with your cursor. Others require going to the FILE menu at the top of your computer screen and using the "export as pdf" under that drop down menu. Some browsers may download the file to your computer just by clicking on the file and to view the file you will have to open it on your computer. This requires knowing the destination of your downloads on your computer, which can usually be set through your browser's preferences.
INFORMATION FOR ADT at Paulden
2026 ADCS Membership is
required for entering.
Rules update. Recent changes have not yet been incorporated into the Rules document. They follow:
The required number of ADTs one must attend to qualify for a year end award is two. Previous announcement of a change to 50% was a misunderstanding.
All Green Drivers will now be in one class regardless of equine size. Since time penalties do not count in Obstacles for Green Drivers (only any earned penalty points -like corrected course) there is no advantage gained by horse size. In Cones, the allowed time for each Green Driver is still based on their equine size and course length (course length for VSE is usually shorter than for horses and ponies). This change should result in a more meaningful competition experience as in the past, many Green Driver classes had a sole competitor.
Green Drivers are also now required to have a navigator or knowledgeable horse person in the carriage with them for all phases of the ADT, as a safety issue.
Event Date: May 9, 2026. DEADLINE FOR ENTRY TO BE RECEIVED IS 5PM ON MAY 4.
Organizer: Peter Atonna
Location: Paulden, Az Directions will be sent to all competitors.
Stabling: Stalls available @ $10 per day/night
Dry Camping: Folks are welcome to overnight Friday and Saturday
Saturday lunches: Order on entry form @ $15 each.
Dressage Judge: Sandra Joyce
Cones Judge: Trish Demers
Technical Delegate (TD): Wayne Kramer
Anyone entering this event, who has not yet competed in the 2026 series, please review the ADT Rules linked above and read the section under the "Rules Update."
Entry Form: PDF Entry Form for Mailing Online Entry Form
Dressage tests (no presentation): ADS Training A Preliminary C Intermediate B
General Waiver: To be submitted by Navigator or anyone in the party who did not sign on the Entry Form. General Waiver
Files for this Event: Safety Check Sheet: Turn in at your Safety Check which is prior to your dressage time.
Available 1 week prior: Cones Course Obstacle 1 Obstacle2 Obstacles 3 Obstacle 4
(links underlined when active)
Junior Driver Information: 10 and under drivers must have a knowledgeable adult horseman in the cart with them at all times, on the grounds and in the rings.
11-13 year olds must also have a knowledgeable adult horseman in the cart with them at all times, on the grounds and in the rings. Exception at this venue for single VSE with a capable driver in dressage and cones, depends on area used being fenced.
For 14-18 year olds, the requirement for an adult horseman in the cart is at the organizer‘s discretion, and will be decided on an individual basis after consulting with the parent or trainer of the entry and knowledge of the equine. Juniors this age need to ask at the competition (see TD) if they require an adult with them.
Note: Single VSE and Small Ponies do not require a navigator in obstacles (hazards), but this may not apply to all junior drivers over 13 (Organizer’s discretion). Ask the TD at the event to see if your over 13 Jr. driving a VSE needs a navigator.
INFORMATION FOR ADT at Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds. - Not currently scheduled.
Event Date:
Current ADCS Membership is
required for entering.
Location:
Rodeo Park Event Center
1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd.
Aerial photo Get Directions General Park Rules Grounds Map (see files below ) Quick Link to Files
Links are active when underlined.
Most recent Rules update. Please take time to review. 2025 ADCS – ADT Rules/Info
Entry:
OFFICIALS
Dressage Judge:
Cones Judge:
Technical Delegate:
Organizer:
Waiver to be signed by all attending unless you signed on a competitor's Entry Form: General Waiver
Want to Volunteer? Contact Organizer
Dressage Tests for this event: ADS TBD Presentation will not be scored.
Arena Size: Horses and Ponies will use a 40 X 80 meter arena (also a 4-up VSE multiple). VSE will use a 30 X 60 meter arena.
Refund Policy for this Event:
All refunds do not include any PayPal fees for online registration. Cancelation before the close of entries, will get a full refund. Refunds, if requested, for cancellation after close of entry but before the event, are at Organizer’s discretion and may incur a penalty fee; no shows on event days receive no refund.
FACILITY FACTS
Rest rooms on site. No vendors. Lunch/water provided for volunteers and officials.
Dressage, Cones and Obstacles do not have separate fencing around them, but entire event area is fenced. Gate to main parking area is left open. Parking area is a large area and rigs should keep extra distance between them due to Covid.
FILES FOR ADT: (added as available - course maps 1 week prior) Links are active when underlined.
(On a smart phone, files may appear on the bottom of the page, not in this section.)
Safety Check Sheet: One needed each day. Turn in at your Safety Check which is prior to your dressage time.
Cones Course pdf
Obstacle 1 Obstacle 2 Obstacle 3 Obstacle 4 Grounds for 2025