RC#: 19-072 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Clarify measurement between pairs of cones in Oxer Rule #: ANNEX 8 Current Wording ANNEX 8 Oxer in Cones course 8.1 An oxer will be composed of 2 pairs of cones in a straight line. The distance between the first set of cones Read more
RC#: 19-071 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Allow higher bridges in Cones Rule #: CD 973 Current Wording Article 973 Obstacles 4. Water and bridges 4.4. Wooden bridges, or bridges of similar suitable construction approved by the Technical Delegate, with fan shaped wings at the entrance, with the bridge surface Read more
RC#: 19-070 Status: Posted 30 July 18, Exceptions proposed by CDC and DDC Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Condense General Impression Rule #: CD 955 Current Wording Article 955 General Impression 955.1 Principle There are five boxes at the end of the Judges Score Sheets for marks on General Impression observed by the judges throughout Read more
RC#: 19-069 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Substitution During Event (linked to FEI RPC on article 935.5.3) Rule #: CD 946 Current Wording: 946.2 Substitutions during an Event 2.1 Substitution of Horses or Athletes during a Competition is not permitted. The penalty will be Disqualification. New Wording: 946.2 Substitutions during Read more
RC#: 19-068 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Additional Exception to Elimination of Athlete Rule #: CD 940.13.1 Current Wording: 940.13 Penalties 13.1 Contravention of any paragraph in this Article in Competition will incur Elimination of the Athlete, exception for 940.1.1 to 940.1.13. New Wording: 940.13 Penalties 13.1 Contravention of any Read more
RC#: 19-067 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Substitute Horse Cones Competition Rule #: CD 935.5.3 Current Wording: 935.5 In-Harness Inspection before Cones 5.1 The In-Harness Inspection must be carried out before any horse starts Cones, only when Cones follow Marathon. It must be performed by an Inspecting Committee consisting of Read more
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RC#: 19-066 Status: Posted 16 Jun18, Recommend with Mofidifications by CDC 19July18 Name: CDC ADS #: 9050 Subject: Add CT to Appendix H, Update Driving Derby Rule #: CD-Appendix H Current Wording: No CT info currently in Appendix H, DD needs update New Wording: Reason for Change: We need guidelines for both Combined Tests and Read more
RC#: 19-065 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Strengthen Prohibition on Athletes Altering a Course Rule #: PD-235.2 Current Wording: 235.2 While walking the course, drivers must not alter, adjust, or in any way move an obstacle, or any part thereof. Should a competitor have Read more
RC#: 19-062 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Whip Must Be Carried in Hand at all Times Rule #: PD-246 Penalties Current Wording: 247 Penalties Table Failure to carry whip (207.2) Elimination New Wording: 247 Penalties Table Failure Read more
RC#: 19-061 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Whip Must Be Carried Rule #: PD-207.2 Current Wording: 207.2 A whip should be carried in hand at all times while driving. A driver not in compliance may be eliminated or disqualified. New Wording: 207.2 A whip Read more
RC#: 19-060 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Use of Course After Competition Rule #: PD-236.2 Current Wording: 236.2 Unless expressly permitted by the Organizer, driving, leading, or riding horses on any course used for competition at any time prior to or after the competition Read more
RC#: 19-059 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Delete Reference to Dressage Rule #: PD-207.3.f Current Wording: 207.3.f Boots – Bell boots, shin boots and wraps are allowed in Pleasure Drive classes and may be allowed at the discretion of the judge in other classes due Read more
RC#: 19-058 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Clarify Outside Assistance Rule #: PD-205.8, 205.9, 241.4 Current Wording: 205.8 Drivers receiving outside assistance after the judging has begun will be penalized at the judge’s discretion or as specified by class rules unless that assistance has Read more
RC#: 19-057 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Add Option to Ride and Drive Class Rule #: PD-227.1 Current Wording: 227.1 Under Saddle: To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, trot (or jog), and canter (or lope). To stand quietly and Read more
RC#: 19-056 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Remove Reference to Omnibus Rule #: PD-314 Current Wording: Article 314 Boots Bell boots, shin boots, protective hoof boots and leg wraps may be used in all competitions at the discretion of the organizer as Read more
RC#: 19-055 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Remove Unnecessary Measuring Instruction Rule #: PD-240.1 Current Wording: 240.1 Obstacle courses should be accurately measured with a measuring wheel, if possible, or tapeline. New Wording: Delete Reason for Change: Unnecessary. Obvious SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
RC#: 19-054 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Remove Unnecessary Instruction Rule #: PD-239.3 Current Wording: 239.3 Care should be taken when numbers are placed to ensure that the numbers do not protrude inside the markers where they might be disturbed without hitting the obstacle Read more
RC#: 19-053 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Replace “Markers” with “Cones” Rule #: PD-239.2 Current Wording: 239.2 On markers with perpendicular sides, adjustment for the widest part of the vehicle at the highest part of the marker may be made. New Wording: 239.2 On Read more
RC#: 19-052 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Organizer Invokes Time Limit Rule #: PD-205.2 Current Wording: 205.2 The driver must be prepared to enter the ring or obstacle course area when his/her class is called. After a reasonable wait, management may announce that a Read more
RC#: 19-051 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Judge Approves Vehicle Substitution Rule #: PD-203.1 Current Wording: 203.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Omnibus, an entry is defined as a combination of horse(s), vehicle and driver and must be assigned a specific entry number. In Read more
RC#: 19-050 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Organizer discretion on marathon vehicles Rule #: PD-206.1 Current Wording: 206.1 Management may restrict Combined Driving marathon vehicles from participation in Pleasure Driving competitions. New Wording: 206.1 Combined Driving marathon type vehicles are allowed only at the Read more
RC#: 19-049 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Clarify final placings determination Rule #: PD-204.3 Current Wording: 204.3 Management has the option to have final placings determined by working off the leaders of each section or by awarding duplicate ribbons and/or trophies for each section as Read more
RC#: 19-048 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Organizers May Tailor Events Rule #: PD-202 Current Wording: 202 Name of Class If show management wishes to offer a class described in the ADS Rulebook, the class must be conducted as stated. If management wishes to Read more
RC#: 19-047 Status: Posted 15 Jun18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Replace “Management” with “Organizer” Rule #: GR-2.5 Current Wording: 2.5 The term “management” used herein refers to the person(s) responsible for organizing and running the competition New Wording: 2.5 The term “organizer” used herein refers to the Read more
RC#: 19-046 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Reccommended by PDC & ESC, R with Mods by CDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Condense Text Rule #: GR-5.2 Current Wording: 5 Responsibilities of Drivers and Officials 5.2 All officials and management should constantly be on the lookout for unsafe Read more
RC#: 19-045 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Withdrawn by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Safety Inspection Required Rule #: GR-5.3 Current Wording: 5 Responsibilities of Drivers and Officials 5.3 In the case of an accident, the judge or management may require a safety inspection of the vehicle Read more
THIS RULE HAS BEEN PASSED BY THE BOD AND GOES INTO EFFECT 1Jan2019. 15Nov17 BOD did not approve , Feb2018 BOD passed this as modified below New Wording: 2.2 Athletes and Grooms must wear securely fastened Protective Headgear [add: and Protective Vests] [delete: a back protector] in the Marathon [add: or any competition that includes marathon-type obstacles] that is in Read more
RC#: 19-043 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC & R with Mods by CDC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Para Course Inspection Rule #: CD-962.3 Current Wording: 962.3 Inspection of the Course by Athletes. 3.5 The Obstacles may only be inspected on foot. No motor vehicles or bicycles may be taken inside Read more
RC#: 19-042 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Judging requirement for Para Athletes Rule #: CD-955.5 Current Wording: 955.5 Athlete 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 Read more
RC#: 19-041 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19 July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Replace “drivers with disabilities” with “Para Athletes” Rule #: CD-943.2 Current Wording: 943.2 2.7 No person may be tied to the Carriage in any way during the Competitions. An Athlete may be secured by rope, webbing Read more
RC#: 19-040 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Clarify permitted auxilliary reins for Para drivers Rule #: CD-940.5 Current Wording: 940.5 Auxiliary reins 5.1 Auxiliary reins (including any type of check reins) are not permitted when in harness. At ADS-recognized events for Training division only, Read more
RC#: 19-039 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19 July 18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: CD “Disabled” to be replaced by “Para” Rule #: CD.937.2.1 Current Wording: 2.1 Carriages suitable for the disabled Athlete must be used and carriages for PE Singles may be 2 or 4-wheeled. New Wording: 2.1 Read more
RC#: 19-038 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: AC Para requirements for Motorized Vehicles Rule #: AC.2.14 Current Wording: AC.2.14 Motorized Vehicle Notice: At any ADS-recognized event, minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the jurisdiction Read more
RC#: 19-037 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR Disabilities Notice Required Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: 1.8 Disabilities – Prior to the arrival at the show grounds, competitors are encouraged to advise management of any specific accommodations which may not be accounted for in these Read more
RC#: 19-036 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Special Dispensations Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.7 Special Dispensations – At all ADS competitions, when Athletes are tied to the carriage (as allowed by dispensation,) the Athlete must have an able-bodied person Read more
RC#: 19-035 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Written approval by Organizer Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.6 Written approval by Organizer – Upon the ADS entry of an athlete requesting dispensation, the organizer shall acknowledge in writing to the Athlete Read more
RC#: 19-034 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Dispensation Notice to the Jury Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.5 Dispensation Notice to the Jury – The Organizer shall distribute the Athlete’s dispensation(s) to each member of the Jury and attach Read more
RC#: 19-033 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Dispensation Notice Required on Entry Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.4 Dispensation Notice Required upon Entry – All relevant details regarding an Athlete’s dispensation, to include the Dispensation certificate from the USEF or Read more
RC#: 19-032 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Athletes Rules Seeking dispensations Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.3 Seeking dispensations – To seek USEF or FEI dispensation, the Athlete shall comply with the requirements of the USEF or FEI to include USEF Read more