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 securely fastened Protective Headgear. Infringement will result in Elimination.

previous version: do not use

FEI Revised Wording:

928.3.1. [delete: At all times][add: For Marathon and Cones,] For Marathon and Cones, whilst on a carriage, Athletes and Grooms under the age of 18 must wear a body/[add:back] back protector and a securely fastened Protective Headgear. Infringement will result in Elimination.

With new ADS Wording:

[Add:] At ADS-recognized events, securely fastened headgear must be worn at all times when riding or aboard a carriage at the event location.

Reason for Change: Clarify existing requirement for juniors to wear protective headgear is continued at ADS-recognized events.

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.

Not submitted by CDC but also included as part of FEI change:

928.4.3 If an Athlete drops or puts down his whip, when in the arena, or if it is not held in the hand, he will incur [delete: 10, add: 5]  5 penalty points.

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 verbal or physical directions to an Athlete with the exception of persons on the carriage during Marathon [added by BOD: and Cones] and Cones competitions. Athletes receiving verbal or physical assistance except for permitted outside assistance as listed in 943.2 shall be eliminated at the sole discretion of the Ground Jury.

945.2.1.2 In Dressage and Cones, Grooms must remain seated in their proper positions between entering and leaving the Arena. They are not permitted to handle the reins or the whip (will incur 20 penalties). [delete: nor, add: For Dressage,] For Dressage, speak or indicate the course to the Athlete [add: is not permitted] is not permitted (will incur 10 penalties). However the Groom may handle the reins, whip and brake without penalty provided the carriage remains stationary.

Reason for Change: clarification of groom assistance in dressage

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 the salute, and contact must be maintained on the reins during the [[rev 1Nov *add: halt and salute, remove: whole Dressage Test]].

Reason for Change: new rule clarifying salute procedure for Para-Equestrian Athletes in able-bodied competitions.

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 starting time) in a designated warm-up arena with minimum 7000 square metres, properly stewarded, with a judge and veterinarian in attendance. A marathon-type obstacle for preparation purposes should be provided. Horse inspection and bit/harness control 10 minutes before the start in Section B is compulsory.

Reason for Change: An option to replace Section A, Transfer (Walk) and Rest stop with a controlled warm up and horse inspection and bit/harness check is available to the organizer.

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 Controlled Warmup option may be used in place of Sections A and Walk in the above events at the Organizer’s option provided the specifications are published in the Omnibus. With this option the minimum total distance may be reduced to one kilometre per obstacle used in Section B.

Previous revised wording:

960.2.7 At ADS-recognized events:

a. Training Marathon competitions other than Driving Trials, Sections A, Walk, [delete: and B, add: B and Last Transfer (may be part of Section B)] B and Last Transfer (may be part of Section B) must be used with a total distance up to 12 km, with up to five obstacles with no more than three gates each.  B and Last Transfer (may be part of Section B)

b. Preliminary Marathon competitions other than Driving Trials, Sections A, Walk, [delete: and B, add: B and Last Transfer (may be part of Section B)] B and Last Transfer (may be part of Section B) must be used, and the total distance to be between 8-14 km, with up to six obstacles with no more than four gates each.

c. Intermediate Marathon competitions other than Driving Trials, Sections A, Walk, [delete: and B, add: B and Last Transfer (may be part of Section B)] B and Last Transfer (may be part of Section B) must be used, and the total distance to be between 10.8-15 km with six or seven obstacles with no more than five gates each.

[NEW:] d. The Controlled Warmup option may be used in place of Sections A and Walk in the above events at the Organizer’s option provided the specifications are published in the Omnibus. With this option the minimum total distance may be reduced to one kilometre per obstacle used in Section B.

e. Driving Trials, only Section B is used, with a total distance of up to 10 km.

Reason for Change: Update competition criteria and specify conditions for use of Controlled Warmup option. The CDC recommends the Driving Trial format (Appendix CD-A) rather than a CDE with the Controlled Warmup option.

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 Section B. [Add sentence:] Not compulsory in a “controlled warm up” but horse/bit/harness check as Article 960.1.7

Reason for Change: modify when optional Controlled Warmup is used.

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 right and white on the left), not less than 20 m from the nearest lettered gate, unless the Technical Delegate grants an exception. After the finish line of each obstacle [[*rev 1Nov DELETE: [add: (last obstacle excluded)] (last obstacle excluded)]] a 30 m sign must be established. [Add sentence:] A dismounted groom in an obstacle must be back on the carriage before the rear axle passes the sign.

At ADS-recognized events, the entry and exit of each obstacle for VSE classes may not be less than 15m from the nearest compulsory gate unless the Technical Delegate grants an exception.

Reason for Change: clarify use of 30m sign exiting obstacles (last obstacle excluded).

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 straight line. The distance between the first set of cones and the second set will be between 1.5 and 3 metres, at the option of the Course Designer. The oxer counts as a single obstacle and the maximum penalty points for knocking down up to 4 balls is 3 penalty points in total. The first set of cones will have the number of the obstacle and be marked with red and white flags and the second set of cones will be marked with red and white flags. This obstacle will be judge as a single obstacle. [Add sentence:] The oxer may be crossed. A maximum of five oxers are allowed in a Cones course. [Add sentence:] The width of the cones has to be measured from the balls.

CDC Notes: “width” is the spread distance between the sets of cones, not the clearance

Reason for Change: clarify oxer layout and measurement

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#: 18-014
Rule/Article: CD 912
Change Type: Clarify
Proponent: CD Committee
Status: 31May17 received and posted.Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD. Also mark 912.6 as At ADS does not apply

Current Wording: Article 912 Minimum Age – Athletes and Grooms

For ADS-recognized events, the provisions of 1-4 of this article do not apply. See GR-2.7 for minimum age requirements. The minimum competition age for grooms is 14. Exception: Driving Trial (Training and Preliminary divisions), the minimum competition age for a groom is 12.

New Wording: 

For ADS-recognized events, the provisions of 1-4 and 6 of this article do not apply. See GR-2.7 for minimum age requirements. The minimum competition age for grooms is 14. Exception: Driving Trial (Training and Preliminary divisions), the minimum competition age for a groom is 12..

Reason for Change:  Clarification. The rule exception for 912.6 – Grooms for ADS events is covered under Article GR-2.7.

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 incur 10 penalties per person.

New Wording, Add:

At ADS-recognized events, non-permitted “shorts” are defined as clothing that does not cover the legs to the ankles.

Reason for Change: Clarification prohibiting wearing various forms of “shorts” in marathon.