RCS/RCP # 16-023 Article – PD-214 Summary – Effective date for experience-based classes Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 See also RCS 16-012 Revised Wording – Additional New Wording – 214.7 The status of Maiden, Novice and Limit entries is as of the Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-022 Article – PD-212.3 Summary – Small pony height definition Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015. WITHDRAWN by PDC 16Oct2015. Current Wording – Article 212 Divisions Based on the Horse 212.3 The pony classes or divisions may be divided. Suggested size Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-021 Article – PD-209.8 Summary – Young driver groom requirements Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015. WITHDRAWN by PDC 16Oct2015 Current Wording – Article 209 Groom/Passenger 209.8 A knowledgeable adult horseman must accompany all Junior A and B drivers. (See Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-020 Article – PD-207.3 Summary – Definition of Noseband Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 Current Wording – Article 207 Turnout 207.3 Harness a. The harness should be in good condition, clean, fit properly and be appropriate for the style Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-019 Article – PD-203.1 Summary – Entry definition Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015, with modifications 16Oc2015 Current Wording – Article 203 ENTRY 203.1 An entry is defined as a combination of horse(s), vehicle and driver and must be assigned Read more
RCP # 16-018 Article – Appx. CD-C 6.5c Summary – Driving Derby Disqualification Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 29Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC Current Wording – 6.5.c. Excessive use of the whip anywhere anytime will result in disqualification Suggested Wording – 6.5.c. Excessive use of Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-017 Article – Appx. CD-C 2.4 Summary – Driving Derby Ties Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 29Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC 16Jul15 Current Wording – 2.4 Ties will be broken by the fewest penalty points or a drive-off at management discretion. Suggested Wording – 2.4 Ties will Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-016 Article – Appx. CD-C new Summary – Driving Derby Start/Finish Line Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 29Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended for approval by CDC with article number added Current Wording – None Suggested Wording – CD-C 7.9 The start and finish lines are neutralized for passing through Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-015 Article – Appx. CD-C 5.2 Summary – Driving Derby Pony Entries Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 26Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended for approval by CDC as modified. Current Wording – 5.2 Classes will consist of VSE, Small Pony, Large Pony, & Horse turned out as singles, pairs, tandems, unicorns, and Read more
RCS # 16-014 Article – Non-Licensed Competition Personel CP 6.1 Summary – Course designer may only show HC with permission Proponent – Nubby Errickson Date Posted – 09Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Not recommended by the CDC Current Wording – The course designer is responsible for the design and construction of Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-013 Article – CD 960.2.9 Summary – VSE Marathon Speeds Proponent – Michelle Courtemanche, DVM Date Posted – 12Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC 16Jul2015 Current Wording – Table for Marathon Speeds for VSEs Suggested Wording – Increase Section B speeds for VSEs by 1/2 Read more
RCS # 16-006 Article – CD 937.3 also 937.4 also 943.2 .14 Summary – Grooms for Small Pony and VSE Multiples Proponent – Roger Cleverly / also submitted by Muffy Seaton / Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Table shown as modified by Linda Yutzy. Open for comments Current Wording – 937.3 At Read more
RCS # 16-012 Article – PD 214 Summary – Divisions based on Experience Proponent – Michael Rider Date Posted – 05Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments Not recommended by PDC See also RCS 16-023 Current Wording – Article 214 Divisions Based on Experience 214.1 Maiden – entries are ineligible for Maiden classes Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-011 Article – LO 6.3 Summary – TD Consecutive years Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended for Approval by CDC and LOC Current Wording – A Technical Delegate shall not serve in that capacity at the same Combined Driving Event, Driving Trial, Driven Dressage Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-010 Article – GR 1.7 Organizer may refuse entry Summary – Organizers may refuse entry Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by CDC, Not recommended by PDC – Withdrawn 07Oct15 Current Wording – Organizers of recognized events may limit entries, refuse an entry, cancel, combine or Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-009 Article – CD Appendix CD-C #4 Summary – Driving Derby officials Proponent – Jennifer Matheson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC 15Jul2015. Current Wording – One licensed CD-Judge. Derbies over 25 entries also require a licensed CD-TD. Officials may not officiate Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-008 Article – CD 960.4.3 Summary – Kilometer markers Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by CDC 16Jul2015, modified 16Oct2015 Current Wording – Sections A & B must have a marker at every kilometer. In Section B then measurement of the kilometers must Read more
RCS # 16-007 Article – CD 960.3.6 Summary – Add penalties instead of elimination after final vet check Proponent – Dave Saddler Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Not recommended by CDC 16July2015 Current Wording – 960.3 Compulsory rests 3.6 If a Horse is not accepted by the Veterinarian at the Read more
10Jun15 — RCS # 16-006 Withdrawn, correction to Rule Book being made and no rule change needed After review by the Combined Driving Committee it was determined that a mistake had been made in the published charts and VSE and Small Pony four-in-hands should have been listed as 1 groom, not 2. The CDC and Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-005 Article – CD 937.3.1 Summary – Must notify organizer if using different vehicle from dressage for cones. Proponent – Ellen Ettinger Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by CDC 16July2015 with edits Current Wording – 937.3.1 The same Carriage must be used for Dressage and Cones for Read more
Remove requirement for different carriage in Intermediate-II (Presentation vehicle not required, can use marathon for all phases) RCS # 16-004 Article – CD 937.3b(1) and related Summary – Vehicle requirements for Intermediate-II Proponent – Robert Griswold Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments, Not recommended by CDC 16July2015 Current Wording – 937.3b(1) Read more
RCS # 16-003 Housekeeping Article – CD913.3.3 Summary – Move article from 916.16 Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by Rules Comm Housekeeping – correct placement in Rulebook Current Wording – Contents of CD916.16 Eligibility for ADS-recognized Events Proposed Wording – Same, but as CD913.3.3 Reason for Change – Read more
RCS # 16-002 Article – CD New Table Summary – Division Names for Hybrids Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments, Withdrawn by author Current Wording – Division Names used for Hybrids: Intermediate II and Preliminary II Proposed Wording – Presented in a Table: ADS Standard Divisions: Advanced (Driving Trials only) Intermediate Preliminary Training Read more
RCS # 16-001 Article – CD937.3.1 (Clarification) Summary – Same carriage for dressage and cones Proponent – Linda Yutzy Date Received – 07Mar15 Change Date – Immediately Status – Withdrawn Current Wording – The same Carriage must be used for Dressage and Cones for CA 2* and above (see Article 936). Proposed Wording – The same Carriage must be used for Read more
RCS # 16-000 Clarify Housekeeping Article – 000 Summary – Housekeeping Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 05Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by Rules Comm Use of term “Multiple” throughout the rulebook. Replace instances of the term “multiple” with “pair or multiple” as necessary and as grammatically correct (e.g. plural or singular). Reason: To correct the use Read more
2015 RCS # 111 (was #51) Summary Creates rules for Derby Driving Date Received 30May14 Proponent Jennifer Matheson Change Date As soon as possible in 2014 Status Open for comments – 1June14; Approved EC; CDC recommends amended version 14Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 1June14; Replaced with new RCP2015#111; Revised 14Oct14 Current Wording – New Revisions 14Oct14 Read more
Six RCPs were sent back to Committee at the October BOD meeting. To easily locate these, use the Filter in the right-hand column, where it says “Any Category” select “2015-RCP2015 Returned” and then click the “show posts” button at the bottom of the list. These items were discussed at the BOD meeting 13Nov14. RCP#29 and Read more
2015 RCS # 103 Summary Clarify references and mention Advanced Division in AT & DT events Date Received 04Aug14 Proponent Combined Driving Committee Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments – 25Aug14 Activity Initial Posting: 25Aug14 Current Wording – CD-Article 987 Composition of the Ground Jury 987.3 The Duties of the Ground Jury 3.1 The Duties and Read more
2015 RCS # 114 Summary To allow junior drivers to compete in an open arena Date Received 18Oct14 Proponent Event Standards Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments – 22Oct14; BOD returned to EC 23Oct14; Revised 10Nov14; BOD APPROVED 13Nov14 Current Wording – Article GR2.7 b) “Junior A” – competition age: 10 and below. Junior Read more
2015 RCP # 113 Summary Modify to agree with General Regs Date Received 21Oct14 Proponent Rules Committee Status Recommended for Approval: 21Oct14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 21Oct14 Current Wording – Competition Personnel 3. Veterinarian b. The Veterinarian shall assist management in all matters pertaining to the health and welfare of the animals in competition. Read more
2015 RCP # 112 Summary Appx GR-B – Modify to agree with CD-H Date Received 21Oct14 Proponent Rules Committee Status Recommended for Approval: 21Oct14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 21Oct14 Current Wording – GR-B Competition Personnel Suggested Wording GR-B Reason for change To reference CD-H for requirements
2015 RCS # 54 Summary Clarifies nosebands and encourages gullet straps Date Received 1June14 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date As soon as possible in 2014 Status Open for comments – 1June14Recommended for Approval: 3Aug14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 1June14 Current Wording – GR17 GR 17.2 Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on Read more
2015 RCS # 81 Summary Add Intermediate II and remove exception Date Received 04Aug14 Proponent Combined Driving Committee Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments – 25Aug14 Activity Initial Posting: 25Aug14; modified 16 Sept2015
2015 RCS # 51 Summary Creates rules for Derby Driving Date Received 30May14 Proponent Jennifer Matheson Change Date As soon as possible in 2014 Status Open for comments – 1June14 Activity Initial Posting: 1June14
2015 RCS # 111 (was #51) Summary Creates rules for Derby Driving Date Received 30May14 Proponent Jennifer Matheson Change Date As soon as possible in 2014 Status Open for comments – 1June14; Approved EC; CDC recommends amended version 14Oct14; BOD returned to CDC 23Oct14; BOD APPROVED AS MODIFIED 13Nov14 Activity Initial Posting: 1June14; Replaced with Read more
2015 FEI # 04 Summary Proposed modifications/clarifications Date Received . Proponent CDC Change Date 2015 Status Open for commentsRecommendation subject to final FEI wording Activity Initial Posting: 9Sept2014 Current Wording 963.4.2 If an Athlete is not ready to start Section A at his scheduled time, the Timekeeper will start him at the earliest available time at his Read more
2015 FEI # 03 Summary Proposed modifications/clarifications Date Received . Proponent CDC Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments Recommendation subject to final FEI wording Activity Initial Posting: 9Sept2014 Proposed Wording Please see attached pdf file from FEI. Also please see FEI2015#04 FEI proposed modifications2015
2015 RCS # 110 Summary New “Partner Entry” Date Received . Proponent CDC Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments Recommended; BOD returned to CDC 23Oct14; BOD NOT APPROVED 13Nov14 Activity Initial Posting: 7Sept2014 New Wording, revised 11/10/14 943.2.16 At the Organizer’s discretion, competitors may be invited to participate under one “Partner Entry.” This classification Read more
2015 RCP # 109 Summary Reference removal Date Received . Proponent CDC Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments – ; Recommended for Approval: 07Sept14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 7Sept2014 Modified Wording 957. Contravening the Rules on Advertising // 941.3 // Yellow Warning Card See ADS exceptions Reason for change no reference
2015 RCS # 98 Summary Remove ADS additions to FEI Annex 9 Date Received 04Aug14 Proponent Combined Driving Committee Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments – 9Sep14 Recommended for Approval: 7Sept2014; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 5Sep14 Suggested Wording FEI Annex 9 – Definitions Children: See GRs Appendix A – Definitions At ADS-recognized events, this Read more