2014 FEI # 00 Summary List of ADS Rule Modifications after FEI Rule Update Date Received 12Dec13 Proponent Mike Arnold Change Date Next Rulebook Status Open for comments – 12Dec13 Activity Initial Posting: 12Dec13 The FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE has been included in the text of the rules Competitions Read more
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FEI2014#00 – FEI Driving Rules Rewrite (Final Distribution)
2014 FEI # 00 Summary FEI Driving Rules Rewrite (Initial Distribution) Date Received 015Jul13 Proponent Merridy Hance/Combined Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Open for comments – 19Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 19Sep13 Updated Link: 12Dec13 Anywhere you go in North America – anywhere in the world – you will recognize the sport of combined Read more
Comment Period Closed for 2014 ADS Rule Change Suggestions
The Comment Period has closed for the 2014 ADS Rule Change Suggestions. This means that comments are no longer allowed on RCPReview. At this time, the various technical committees (i.e. Combined Driving, Pleasure Driving, Dressage, Event Standards, etc) will evaluate the RCSs in light of the comments made and decide which ones should go forward Read more
RCS2014#84 – Cones course safety
2014 RCS # 84 Summary Cones course safety Date Received 23Feb13 Proponent Cathy Thomas Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Not Recommended: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Aug13 Current Wording – Article 951.1.5 The Course:Building and Measuring the Course Courses must be laid out so that Athletes (Drivers) have a chance to maintain a Read more
RCP2014#83 – Add “Pleasure” to title
2014 RCP # 83 Summary Add “Pleasure” to title Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Suggested Wording – Chapter 17 CHAPTER 17: CLASS SPECIFICATIONS – PLEASURE OBSTACLE DRIVING Reason for change PDC Submitted
RCP2014#82 – Wording – add “Obstacles”
2014 RCP # 82 Summary Wording – add “Obstacles” Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Suggested Wording Add the word “Obstacles” after all existing Obstacle class titles where it is missing, such as: Town and Country Obstacles, Double Read more
RCP2014#81 – Remove Reference
2014 RCP # 81 Summary Remove Reference Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Suggested Wording – Article 58A – Specialty Time Competitions:Scurry Obstacle Refer to Article 28A – Break in Gaits. Reason for change Redundant PDC Submitted
RCP2014#80 – USEF pony measurement card honored
2014 RCP # 80 Summary Additional Definitions Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Suggested Wording – Article 29 – Divisions Based on the Horse The height indicated on USEF pony measurement cards will be honored for ADS Pleasure Read more
RCP2014#79 – Additional Definitions
2014 RCP # 79 Summary Additional Definitions Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 Suggested Wording – Article 2 – Definition of Terms “ADS Omnibus” – Use of the term “ADS Omnibus” herein shall also mean Prize List if one is published.{replace all Read more
RCP2014#78 – Drivers->Competitor
2014 RCP # 78 Summary Drivers->Competitors Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 Suggested Wording – Article 1 – Introduction All drivers competitors at ADS-recognized competitions must be current ADS members or pay the required non-member fee. Reason for change PDC Submitted
RCP2014#77 – Measurement of Combined Driving Ponies
2014 RCP # 77 Summary Measurement of Combined Driving Ponies Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent CDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 17Jul13 Current Wording – Appendix G – Measurement of Combined Driving Ponies The USEF Measurement Certificate will be presented at the First Veterinary Inspection. If Read more
RCP2014#76 – Failing to pass through Start or Finish Lines
2014 RCP # 76 Summary Update Hitch/Unhitch sequence for singles Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Keith Yutzy Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 957.2 Summary of Penalties in Competition C Failing to pass through Start or Finish Lines (Article 956.1.2 and Article Read more
RCP2014#75 – Update Hitch/Unhitch sequence for singles
2014 RCP # 75 Summary Update Hitch/Unhitch sequence for singles Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 88/89 Sequence to Unhitch /Hitch – Single To UnhitchDetach breeching, disconnect off trace, near trace, remove the Read more
RCS2014#74 – Update for Road Carts
2014 RCS # 74 Summary Update for Road Carts Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Withdrawn:31July31 Current Wording – PLEASURE DRIVING APPENDIX A, Section 2.8 – VEHICLES Road or Jogging Cart Definition: Light road carts are used for Read more
RCP2014#73 – Clarify insurance coverage period
2014 RCP # 73 Summary Clarify insurance coverage period Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 126.9 Responsibility of Management That liability insurance coverage, either permanent or temporary, is in effect for the entire Read more
RCP2014#72 – New Classes Ladies/Gentlemen Driving
2014 RCP # 72 Summary New Classes Ladies/Gentlemen Driving Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Suggested Additions Ladies Driving Class Entries are judged primarily on the suitability of the turnout for a lady with emphasis on manners. To Read more
RCP2014#71 – Whip requirements
2014 RCP # 71 Summary Whip requirements Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 72.1 Dress Gloves and a hat (or protective headgear) are required. Aprons are recommended but optional. A whip must be Read more
RCP2014#70 – More move speeds & Break in gaits
2014 RCP # 70 Summary More move speeds & Break in gaits Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marsha Himler Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 68 Pleasure Drive – Pace Drivers are given the distance of the course and the speed Read more
RCP2014#69 – Move Pleasure Drive speeds
2014 RCP # 67 Summary Move Pleasure Drive speeds Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marsha Himler Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 67.2 Pleasure Drive – Timed Time Allowed in the trot section shall be calculated from the distance and required Read more
RCP2014#68 – Pleasure Drive Penalty additions
2014 RCP # 68 Summary Pleasure Drive Penalty additions Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Suggested Addition – Article 65B Pleasure Drive Penalties Spares: each item omitted – 1 penalty point Spares: complete omission – 20 penalty Read more
RCP2014#67 – Pleasure Drive Appointments
2014 RCP # 67 Summary Pleasure Drive Appointments Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 65.1 Spares and Appointments Spares and appointments must be carried on each vehicle during a pleasure drive. They are Read more
RCP2014#66 – Pleasure Drive – Walk section scoring
2014 RCP # 66 Summary Pleasure Drive – Walk section scoring Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 64 Observers on Course In a walk section, official observers should be placed where the entire Read more
RCP2014#65 – Pleasure Drive suggested speeds
2014 RCP # 65 Summary Pleasure Drive suggested speeds Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marsha Himler Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 63 Timing The timing method must be clearly explained in the prize list. The course designer should take into Read more
RCS2014#64 – Cross Country Obstacles – Spares requirements
2014 RCS # 64 Summary Cross Country Obstacles – Spares requirements Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Not recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 60.A Fault Competitions:Cross Country A. Cross Country After passing through the Start markers, the driver shall Read more
RCP2014#63 – Reference for Scurry Obstacles
2014 RCP # 63 Summary Reference for Scurry Obstacles Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 58A.A.5 Specialty Time Competitions:Scurry Obstacle Refer to Article 28A Break in Gaits. Suggested Wording – Article 58A.A.5 Specialty Read more
RCS2014#62 – Reference in Penalties
2014 RCS # 61 Summary Reference in Penalties Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Not recommended:31July13 Current Wording – Article 571.l Penalties Exceeding time limit (twice time allowed) – Elimination Suggested Wording – Article 57.1.l Penalties Exceeding time limit Read more
RCP2014#61 – Alternative markers for Reverse Psychology
2014 RCP # 61 Summary Alternative markers for Reverse Psychology Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 49.1 The Course The course may consist of Start and Finish markers, decorative materials and driveable Read more
RCP2014#60 – Participating more than once
2014 RCP # 60 Summary Participating more than once Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 46 Participation A driver may not compete more than once in the same obstacle class or in Read more
RCP2014#59 – No marathons in Pleasure Driving
2014 RCP # 59 Summary No marathons in Pleasure Driving Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 43 Concours d’Elegance The class may be judged: As a separate class. In conjunction with the marathon Read more
RCP2014#58 – Clarify turnout requirements
2014 RCP # 58 Summary Clarify turnout requirements Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 35 Turnout A Pleasure Driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the performance and quality of Read more
RCP2014#57 – Added Special Vehicle Divisions
2014 RCP # 57 Summary Added Special Vehicle Divisions Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 32 Other Divisions Configuration of turnout – Single, Pair, Tandem, Unicorn, and Four-in-hand. If entries warrant, singles Read more
RCP2014#56 – Honor USEF pony measurement cards
2014 RCP # 56 Summary Honor USEF pony measurement cards Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Tracey Higgins Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Suggested Wording – Article 29 Divisions Based on the Horse 9. USEF pony measurement cards will be honored for ADS competitions. Reason for change To Read more
RCP2014#55 – Pleasure Drive – Pace – Break in Gait
2014 RCP # 54 Summary Pleasure Drive – Pace – Break in Gait Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 68 Pleasure Drive – Pace Walk Section: Management has the option of adding Read more
RCP2014#54 – Break in Gaits/canter/gallop
2014 RCP # 54 Summary Break in Gaits/canter/gallop Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 28A Break in Gaits  Break to canter or gallop 3 or more full strides, advantage gained 6 Read more
RCP2014#53 – Move definition of Marathon vehicle
2014 RCP # 53 Summary Move definition of Marathon vehicle Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 25A.1 Vehicles Management may restrict Combined Driving marathon vehicles from participation in Pleasure Driving competitions. The Read more
RCP2014#52 – Use of gullet straps
2014 RCP # 49 Summary Use of gullet straps Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 18.2 Style of Harness Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on the vehicle or other pieces Read more
RCP2014#51 – Reins must be attached while being unharnessed
2014 RCP # 51 Summary Reins must be attached while being unharnessed Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 6.1 Responsibilities Toward the Horse Whenever fully harnessed to a vehicle and while being Read more
RCP2014#50 – Define “ADS Omnibus”
2014 RCP # 50 Summary Define “ADS Omnibus” Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Jeff Morse Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Suggested Wording – Article 2 Definitions of Terms “ADS Omnibus” – Every use of the term “ADS Omnibus” herein shall also mean Prize List if one is Read more
RCP2014#49 – Competitors must be ADS members
2014 RCP # 49 Summary Competitors must be ADS members Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 1.6 Introduction All drivers at ADS-recognized competitions must be current ADS members or pay the required non-member fee. Suggested Wording Read more
RCS2014#48 – Decrease minimum clearance in Cones-2
2014 RCS # 48 Summary Decrease minimum clearance in Cones-2 Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marcie Quist Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Not Recommended: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 952.1.6 Competition C:Cones 952.1.6 At ADS-recognized events, minimum clearance between pairs of cones shall be:  HORSES AND PONIES VSE Read more