Housekeeping RC#: 17-020 Rule/Article: PD 251.2 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: 251.2 Fault Obstacle e. Penalties are described in Article 251.1. New Wording: delete Reason for Change: redundant. penalties described in new Art 247
Housekeeping RC#: 17-019 Rule/Article: PD 247 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: Article 247 Penalties Unless otherwise specified, these penalties will apply to all Time and Specialty Obstacle classes. Additional penalties will apply as specified in individual class rules. (See Article 211 Break in Gaits). New Wording: Article 247 Penalties Unless otherwise specified, these penalties will apply Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-018 Rule/Article: PD 250.1 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: 250.1 Fault and Out Obstacles c. If all the obstacles are driven cleanly before the allowed time expires, the driver will begin the course again, starting with obstacle #1, without having to pass through the Start markers. Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-017 Rule/Article: PD 249.6.g Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Strike Article 249.6g Current Wording: 249.6 Your Route/My Route Obstacles g. Omitting an obstacle or driving an obstacle twice in the second half of the round results in Elimination. Passing through the Start and Finish markers more than Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-015 Rule/Article: PD 244 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Strike Article 238.4 and modify 244 Current Wording: 238.4 Unless otherwise specified in class rules, if an entry disturbs any part of an obstacle out of its driving sequence or if any obstacle or start or finish line is Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-016 Rule/Article: PD 238.4 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Strike Article 238.4 see 17-015 Reason for Change: Exceptions previously listed in 238.4 will be covered by the statement in PD244: “Unless otherwise specified in class rule…”
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-014 Rule/Article: PD 216.1 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: 216.1 Classes offered for donkeys and/or mules may be divided by size. New Wording: Delete entirely Reason for Change: If it is not prohibited, it is permitted. This is an unnecessary rule.
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-013 Rule/Article: PD 249.3 Clarify Double Jeopardy Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: b. After passing through the Start markers, the first driver shall proceed through each obstacle and through the designated Finish markers for the first course and come to a halt. The time is stopped until Read more
Housekeeping, match rules between GR and PD RC#: 17-012 (see 17-011) Rule/Article: PD 207.4 Modify Proponent: Rules Committee Date: posted 10Feb2016, modified 31July2016 Current Wording: Safety Equipment: a. All juniors in all competitions must wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carry Read more
This proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Rules Committee RC#: 17-011 Rule/Article: GR 5.11 Modify also PD 207.4 Proponent: Rules Committee Date: posted 02Feb2016, modified 31July2016 Current Wording: All Juniors in all competitions must wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds current ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carry the SEI tag. Read more
This proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee as modified RC#: 17-010 Rule/Article: GR 2.7 + 5.11 Clarify Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 27Jan16, chart modified 31July2016 Current Wording: Junior and adult competition participants, e.g., anyone who rides on a vehicle at any time at an event, are defined as follows: a. The “competition Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-009 Rule/Article: PD 250.3 Clarify Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 25Jan16 Current Wording: e. No points will be awarded for an incorrectly completed obstacle. If the obstacle is incorrectly driven, but not disturbed, it may be attempted again. New Wording: e. No points will be awarded for an Read more
RC#: 17-008 Rule/Article: PD 216.1 Modify Proponent: WITHDRAWN by ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 3Jan16 Current Wording: PD.216.1 Classes offered for donkeys and/or mules may be divided by size. New Wording: Strike 216.1 completely Reason for Change: Unnecessary.
Housekeeping RC#: 17-007 Rule/Article: PD Proponent: Jeff Morse Date: posted 25Jan16 A Housekeeping Suggestion Include the rule number (and link) with references to classes in the Pleasure Driving Rules Example: 238.4 Unless otherwise specified in class rules, if an entry disturbs any part of an obstacle out of its driving sequence or if any obstacle or start or finish Read more
WITHDRAWN RC#: 17-006 Rule/Article: LO6.8 Proponent: Jeff Morse Date: posted 7Jan16 see also rc-cp1-4-review-of-omnibus-listings-17-005/ Current Wording: LO6.8 The Technical Delegate shall review and approve the Omnibus listing prior its submission to ADS for each event or show. For Events not requiring a Technical Delegate, the review and approval is the responsibility of the Head Judge. New Wording: LO 6.8 The Technical Delegate Read more
RC#: 17-005 Rule/Article: CP1.4 Proponent: Jeff Morse Date: posted 7Jan16 see also rc-lo6-8-review-of-omnibus-listings-17-006/ RCS wording subject to review by Rules Committee Current Wording: Non-Licensed Competition Personnel CP1.4 The Organizer shall ensure the Technical Delegate is provided with a copy of the Omnibus to review and approve prior to its submission to ADS for each event or show. For Events not requiring a Technical Read more
Housekeeping RC#: 17-004 Rule/Article: AC Proponent: Event Standards Committee Date: posted 3Jan16 Replace usage of “Prize Lists” (etc) with “Omnibus.”
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Event Standards Committee. RC#: 17-003 Rule/Article: Approval of Competitions (AC) 2.6 Proponent: Event Standards Committee Date: posted 3Jan16 Current Wording: AC.2.6 Provide qualified medical personnel (as defined by state or local EMS district) either present or on call (except marathon); a means of communication for accident notification to the central command area; a means of patient Read more
Housekeeping RC#: 17-002 Rule/Article: AC 5.1g Proponent: Event Standards Committee Date: posted 3Jan16 Correct spelling of entries. g. Entry deadlines and acceptance of post entires and fees if applicable
Housekeeping RC#: 17-001 Rule/Article: Title Page Proponent: Rules Committee Date: posted 3Jan16 Current Wording: Authorized by the Directors of the American Driving Society New Wording: Authorized by the Directors of The American Driving Society Inc. (ADS) Reason for Change: correctly indicate that ADS stands for The American Driving Society Inc., our full legal name
RCS # 16-039 Article – CD 947.5 Summary – Combined Driving FEI new and ADS exception Proponent – CDC Date Posted – 16Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – new submission 16Oct2015 Added FEI Wording Any special request from Athletes regarding starting order of their turnout(s) must be given to the Technical Delegate in writing within one Read more
RCS # 16-038 Housekeeping Article – DR Summary – Change per RCP CD 960.2.9 Proponent – RC Date Posted – 16Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Add Wording – Add 504.5 Medium Trot and 504.6 Lengthen Stride at the Trot (copy from CD section) Add 505.1 Collected Canter, 505.2 Extended Canter and 508 Diagonal Yield Read more
RCS # 16-037 Housekeeping Article – CD-E Summary – Change per RCP CD 960.2.9 Proponent – RC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Change Wording – Preliminary Sect B max speed changes to 9.5 per RCP CD 960.2.9
RCS # 16-036 Housekeeping Article – DR-C Summary – Correction Proponent – RC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Change Wording – Correct test time for Intermediate Test 7 from 9.5 to 10
RCS # 16-035 Housekeeping Article – PD-Notes Summary – Change per modified RC 16-011 Proponent – RC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Change Wording – TD ineligibility – A TD shall not be an exhibitor, judge (except as allowed by the rules), Driver, Course Designer, Organizer or Manager on the grounds where Read more
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FEI # 16fei-02 Article – CD Preamble Summary – modify Preamble Proponent – CDC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Revised Wording – Every eventuality cannot be provided for in these Rules. As a result, this edition of the Rules is designed for flexibility to adapt to a developing discipline by referring in appropriate circumstances to Read more
RCP # 16-fei01 Article – Summary – Spell out abbreviations Proponent – Date Posted – 7Oct2015 Change Date – 2016 Status – Global replacement of GR to General Regulations VR to Veterinary Regulations TD to Technical Delegate CD to Course Designer
RCS/RCP # 16-020b Article – PD Summary – Definition of Noseband Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by Rules Comm – contingent on approval of RCP PD-207.3 – DEFINITION OF NOSEBAND 16-020 Housekeeping change: All instances of “noseband” in the Pleasure Driving Rules to be changed to “full noseband”. Strike Read more
RCS # 16-034 Article – CD-C 2.1 Driving Derby Summary – Clarify scoring Proponent – Linda Yutzy Date Posted – 28July15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Withdrawn, wording is under review by CDC Current wording: 2.1 A round is run as a timed competition with penalties converted to seconds. Total time determines placings and the Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-033 Article – CD Glossary Summary – Define Athlete Proponent – RC Date Posted – 28July15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended by CDC. Open for member comments. Current wording: none Suggested wording: Athlete – the driver Reason for change: Reduce confusion over conflicting terms for driver (ADS) / Athlete (FEI and ADS CD)
RCS # 16-032 Article – New Summary – Require groom for cones Proponent – Katie Whaley Date Posted – 16July15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Not recommended by CDC Current wording – none Suggested wording – All competitors must carry a groom/passenger in the cones Reason for change – Safety. We have seen too many accidents Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-031 Article – PD-233 Summary – New rules for Picnic Class Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended by PDC Jul2015. Open for member comments. Modified Wording – Chapter 6 Class Specifications: Concours d’Elegance & Carriage Dog Class Specialty Classes New Wording – Article 233 Picnic Class 233.1 A picnic appropriate to Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-030 Article – PD-248.5 Summary – Clarification of Pick Your Route Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended by PDC Jul2015. Open for member comments. Modified Wording – 248.5 Pick Your Route Obstacles a. To be driven over a course of obstacles (paired markers) with no set Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-029 Article – PD-223.7 Summary – Add rule to Reinsmanship Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended by PDC Jul2015. Withdrawn by PDC 16Oct2015 Add Wording – Article 223 Reinsmanship 223.1 A Pleasure Driving class in which entries are judged primarily on the ability and skill of the driver. Read more
RCS # 16-028 Housekeeping Article – PD-234.3 Summary – Remove redundant rule Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Remove Wording – Article 234 Participation 234.3 No one may stand behind the driver unless the vehicle does not allow seating beside or behind the driver. Reason for change – Read more
RCS # 16-027 Housekeeping Article – PD-260.3 Summary – Pleasure Drive Pace Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Revised Wording – Article 260 Pleasure Drive – Pace 260.3 Walk Section: Management has the option of adding a walk section near the midpoint, not to exceed 0.6 mile Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-026 Article – PD-247 Summary – Change Class Name to Timed Obstacles Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 Revised Wording – Article 247 Time Competitions Timed Obstacles Included FYI – 247.1 To be driven over a prescribed course of obstacles. The number of Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-025 Article – PD-239.1 Summary – Cone measurement Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 Current Wording – Article 239 Measurement of Obstacles 239.1 For “traffic cones,” adjustment is made as follows: a. The track width of each vehicle should be taken at Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-024 Article – PD-228 Summary – Drive and Ride Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015, with modifications 16Oct2015 Current Wording – Article 228 Drive and Ride Single horse to be shown in two concurrent sections. 228.1 In Harness: To be shown to Read more