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FESTIVAL OF DRIVING PLEASURE SHOW 2026
November 7-8, 2026 at Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek, AZ
High Point Breed Awards:
TBD
Other Show Happenings
Silent Auction on Saturday
SATURDAY EVENING SOCIAL
On site. Time & Location to be announced.
An American Driving Society
Recognized Horse Show
OFFICIALS & SHOW PERSONNEL
Our Judge: Jane Merritt
Our TD: Jim Thomas
Entry/Show Secretary: Karen Austermiller
Announcer & Organizing Chair: Peter Atonna
Ring Steward: Rita Self
Barn Managers: Rita and Mike Self
Show Photographer: Jean & Doug Mc Fadzen
CHECK OUT ALL THE 2025 PHOTOS AT FLYINGEARS.NET
DOWNLOAD 2026 PRIZE LIST The Prize List will has all the division and class descriptions and info about the show. Use it to help fill out your entry.
Mail In Entry Form Will be available by Sept. 1 if not earlier.
Online Entry Form Will be available by Sept. 1 if not earlier.
ENTRY OPENS: September 12. "Early Entry" runs until Oct. 19; "Late Entry" runs Oct. 20 to 27. ($30 late entry fee) ENTRY CLOSES: Oct. 27th, 5pm. No new entries taken at the show, but those already entered may add classes.
About the 2026 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.
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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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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Appendix GR-B. ADS Equine Measurement Program
1.1 ADS Ponies are 120cm to less than 149cm, without shoes; or less than150cm 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.
Class List - Saturday
Class 1 - TURNOUT SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 2 - TURNOUT SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 3 - TURNOUT SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 4 - WORKING SINGLE/Pair/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 5 - WORKING SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 6 - WORKING SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 7 - TURNOUT SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE 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 HORSE, PLEASURE 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 - TIMED OBSTACLES SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 17 - TIMED OBSTACLES, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 18 - TIMED OBSTACLES, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 19 - TIMED OBSTACLES, SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 20 - TIMED OBSTACLES PAIR/MULTIPLE, HORSE & PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 21 - TIMED OBSTACLES, UTILITY/MARATHON VEHICLE, ANY HITCH
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Class 22 - AARP VSE/SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 23 - AARP HORSE/PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 24 - LADIES’ DRIVING CLASS, VSE & SMALL PONY, ANY HITCH
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Class 25 - LADIES’ DRIVING CLASS, HORSE & PONY, ANY HITCH Sponsored by:
Class 26 - WORKING, MAIDEN DRIVER, ANY HITCH
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Please note that a lunch break will probably be after Class 15. Obstacles might be set up during the lunch break, or the remaining day's rail classes might resume after lunch and the obstacles run when the rail classes finish. This will be determined at a later time.
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, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE VSE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 32 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE/PAIR/MULTIPLE SMALL PONY, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 33 - REINSMANSHIP, SINGLE PONY, PLEASURE VEHICLE
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Class 34 - REINSMANSHIP, JUNIOR TO DRIVE, ANY VEHICLE
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Class 35 - REINSMANSHIP SINGLE HORSE, PLEASURE 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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Files Related to entry for the Festival:
ADS Competitor Liability Waiver This link will be active when entry opens. 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 link will be active when entry opens. This online form can be more easily signed and submitted directly to Entry Secretary.