BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-061 Rule/Article: GR-B, also PD-S, CD 14, CD-H, AC2.4 Change Type: New Proponent: Licensed Official Committee Status: Accepted as exceptional rule change at BOD meeting 15Oct17. New Wording: Organizers of ADS-approved events must secure the services of at least one ADS-licensed official. (Rule effective July 1, 2018) Reason for Change: Prevent ADS event from Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-060 Rule/Article: CD 965.3.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Article 965 Obstacle Penalties 965.3.2 Once Grooms have dismounted they are not required to get back onto the carriage and need not follow the Athlete through any of the Compulsory Gates Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-059 Rule/Article: CD 955.5.2 Change Type: New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD as revised* by FEI 955.5.2 Para-Equestrian Athletes in able-bodied competitions Athletes may salute with a nod of their head only. Hats must not be removed at Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 with additional changes not included in RCP RC#: 18-058 Rule/Article: CD 945.2.1.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. from CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Article 945 Outside assistance At ADS-recognized events, no person, either on or off a competing carriage entry may give Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-057 Rule/Article: CD 964.7 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. 7.1 At the Finish of [delete: Section B, add: Last Transfer] Last Transfer any missing or disconnected trace, pole strap or reins will incur 10 penalties for each occurrence. 7.2 At Read more
To be posted RC#: 18-056 Rule/Article: CD 969.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Update penalty chart to show rule changes. To be done after final rules are passed.
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-055 Rule/Article: CD FEI Annex 8 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI proposed change (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised wording: FEI Annex 8. Oxer in Cones course 973.1.6 An oxer will be composed of 2 pairs of cones in a Read more
RC#: 18-037 Housekeeping Section: Combined Driving Proponent: Rules Committee Status: posted 28Jul17
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-054 Rule/Article: CD 966.1.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised wording: 966.1.2 One member of the Ground Jury must be at the end of [delete: Section B, add: Last Transfer section] Last Transfer section to supervise the inspection of carriages, Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-053 Rule/Article: CD 964.6.3 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. DELETE 964.6.3 If an obstacle is situated within 300m of the finish line, an Athlete is allowed to stop to carry out necessary repairs to the harness or carriage (missing or disconnected Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-052 Rule/Article: CD 964.5 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised Wording: Outside the obstacles in Section B, Grooms and Athletes are not allowed to dismount unless the carriage is stationary. If the vehicle is not stationary, either or both groom(s) dismounting Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-051 Rule/Article: CD 964.3, 964.4 and 964.6 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Delete 964.3 Deviation from the Course Delete 964.4 Incorrect Pace Add New: 964.6. Incorrect pace [numbering revised pending approval of deleting 964.3, .4] At ADS-recognized events, should Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 later WITHDRAWN due to FEI decision not to change. Penalties remain at 0.25 per second. RC#: 18-050 Rule/Article: CD 963.5.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised Wording: 963.5.2 Athletes completing [delete: Section A and B, Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 later WITHDRAWN due to FEI decision not to change. Penalties remain at 0.25 per second. RC#: 18-049 Rule/Article: CD 963.5.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised Wording: 963.5.1 In all Sections, Athletes will be penalised Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-048 Rule/Article: CD 963.2.3 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised Wording: 963.2.3 The Minimum Time for Section B is [delete: three, add: two] two minutes less than the Time Allowed. Reason for change: change the time allowed window in Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-047 Rule/Article: CD 961.3.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward with FEI revision* to BOD Revised Wording: 961.3.2 The Entry and Exit of each Obstacle must be marked by Red and White Flags (red on the Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-046 Rule/Article: CD 960.6 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised Wording: 960.6 Paces Delete 6.1 & 6.2: 6.1 The finish of Section B must not be more than 300 m from the exit of the last Obstacle unless Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-045 Rule/Article: CD 960.3.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised Wording: 960.3.1. There must be a compulsory rest of not less than 10 minutes in the designated rest area prior to the start of Read more
Not Approved by BOD in favor of 18-022, 15Nov17 RC#: 18-044 Rule/Article: CD 960.2.9 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 30July17).Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. from CDC 1Nov17: was approved by CDC to forward to BOD… from RC: however this RCP – 18-044 – adds last transfer which did not Read more
from CDC 1Nov17: RC questioned conflict with withdrawal of 960.1.3 (18-040): HOUSEKEEPING Last Transfer Column removed and footnotes edited RC#: 18-043 Rule/Article: CD 960.2.8 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. FINAL VERSION Reason for Change: Add specifications for Last Transfer section; notes for modifying minimum Read more
BOD approved 15Nov 17 RC#: 18-042 Rule/Article: CD 960.2.7 Change Type: Modify, New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: withdraw changes to a, b, c, and e. Adds Controlled warmup option. See also 960.1.3 18-040 Final Wording: 960.2.7 At ADS-recognized events: [NEW:] d. The Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-041 Rule/Article: CD 960.1.7 Change Type: New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD New rule from FEI: 960.1.7. As an alternative option to the Phase A there can be used a controlled Warm-up (min 30 minutes before Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-040 Rule/Article: CD 960.1.3 Change Type: New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. See also 960.2.7 18-042 Current Wording: 960.1.3 At ADS-recognized events, the provisions this paragraph do not apply. ….. At ADS-recognized events, the Sections are A, Walk, Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-039 Rule/Article: CD Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. from CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD FEI Revised Wording: 928.4.2 An Athlete must start the competition with a whip in hand or incur [delete: 10, add: 5] 5 penalty points. Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-038 Rule/Article: CD 928.3.1 Change Type: Modify, New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. from CDC 1Nov 17: revised FEI wording Final Wording: 928.3.1. At all times, whilst on a carriage, Athletes and Grooms under the age of 18 must wear a body/[add:back] back protector and a Read more
RC#: 18-036 Housekeeping Section: Combined Driving Proponent: Rules Committee Status: posted 19Jul17 Correct CD-E to match rule 960.2.9. Marathon > Maximum speeds > Training > Pony >Walk > 6 kph should be 5 kph.
RC#: 18-035 Housekeeping Section: Driven Dressage Proponent: Rules Committee, Pleasure Driving Committee Status: received 10May17, posted 20Jun17 The word “must” replaces the word “shall,” or “shall” removed as unnecessary to meaning 207.1.a (iii) Unless otherwise specified, the driver [delete shall; add] must wear a hat, an apron or knee rug and gloves. … b. Grooms: Grooms of either sex may Read more
RC#: 18-034 Rule/Article: PD 237.1 Change Type: Housekeeping Proponent: Pleasure Driving Committee Status: 20Jun17 received and posted 237.1 … Cone pairs may be numbered with markers placed on the cones [delete: themselves].
BOD approved rule change 15 Nov17 RC#: 18-028 thru 18-033 Change Type: Clarify Articles: See List below Proponent: Rules Committee, Dressage Committee Status: posted 10Jun17. Recommended by the Dressage Committee (posted 28July17). 19Oct17 Final recommendation for BOD (no changes) See also HK 18-027 where “must” replaces the word “shall” RC# 18-028: 520.3 At the salute, drivers should take the reins in one hand. Read more
RC#: 18-027 Housekeeping Section: Driven Dressage Proponent: Rules Committee, Dressage Committee Status: posted 10Jun17 The word “must” replaces the word “shall” 520.13 If, during the test, the entire turnout leaves the arena, the competitor is eliminated. If part of a turnout leaves the arena, it [delete shall; add] must be scored as a poor movement and appropriate marks awarded. 524.2 … In the case of Read more
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-026 Rule/Article: Appendix CD-H Change Type: Modify and New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: received 7Jun17 and posted 10Jun17, corrected and reposted 11Jun17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Changed Wording and addition for Driving Derbys SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-025 Rule/Article: Appendix CD-C, Article 4 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: received and posted 7Jun17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: One licensed CD-judge. Derbies over 25 entries also require a licensed CD-TD or a second CD judge. Officials may not officiate and compete at the same event Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-024 Rule/Article: CD 928.2.1 Change Type: Clarify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: 2June17 #18-002 withdrawn, this update submitted and posted. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: 928.2 Dress in Marathon and Combined Marathon 2.1 Less formal dress is acceptable in Marathon for the Athlete and Grooms. Shorts are not permitted. Infringement will Read more
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-023 Rule/Article: CD-C 8.2.c Change Type: Clarify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted 1June17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD. Current Wording: 8.2 Width of gates: c. the cones-type gates can be set at either: (i) 175 cm for all classes except for four-in-hands which should be set at 200 cm, Read more
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-021 Rule/Article: CD 960.2.9 Change Type: Clarify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted 1June17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current and Revised Wording: SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
BOD did not approve RC 15Oct17 RC#: 18-021 Rule/Article: CD 965.7.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted 1June17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD See also 18-003 Current Wording: … At ADS-recognized events other than Arena Trials, Obstacle elapsed time for Training division competitors shall not be provided. The five-minute time limit shall apply (See Read more
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-020 Rule/Article: CD 943.2.18 Change Type: Clarify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted 1June17, Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: Athletes competing in Hybrid divisions and CAC classes offering Advanced Dressage and Cones must follow all FEI requirements pertaining to Athlete and Groom participation New Wording: Athletes (except VSE and Small Pony turnouts) Read more
BOD approved 15Oct17 Rule/Article: CD 943.2.16 Change Type: Clarify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted 1June17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: At ADS-recognized events, the following table shall apply for Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate divisions. New Wording: At ADS-recognized events, the following table applies for Training, Preliminary, and Intermediate divisions and for VSE and Small Ponies in Advanced Dressage Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-018 Rule/Article: CD 938.1 Change Type: Clarify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: 938.1 Dressage Carriages must be fitted with forward facing lamps and rear lamps or reflectors in Dressage only (penalties: see ARTICLE 957). Lamps or reflectors are not compulsory in Cones. At ADS-recognized events, the provisions Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-017 Rule/Article: CD 937.3.b.(1) Change Type: Clarify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: b. At ADS-recognized events, there are no required track widths. (See APPENDIX CD-E. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR CDES). Exceptions: (1) Entries in Hybrid Divisions offering Advanced Dressage and Cones must follow all vehicle requirements Read more