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#: 19-069 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
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#: 19-046 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
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#: 19-029 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by DC & ESC 19July18 Name: Tracey Morgan / DR Chair ADS #: 13258 Subject: DR Correct Appendix DR-C Rule #: DR Appendix DR-C Current Wording: New Wording: ADVANCED LEVEL FEI Driving Dressage tests can be found at https://inside.fei.org/fei/your-role/organisers/driving/dressage-tests ARENA TRIALS Intermediate #1 6 mins Read more
RC#: 19-028 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by DC & ESC 19July18 Name: Tracey Morgan / DR Chair ADS #: 13258 Subject: DR Appendix DR-A Delete Rule #: DR Appendix DR-A Current Wording: list of abbreviations to be used by judges & scribes New Wording: Delete Appendix DR-A Reason for Change: Delete Appendix DR-A that is Read more
RC#: 19-027 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by DC & ESC 19July18 Name: Tracey Morgan / DR Chair ADS #: 13258 Subject: DR Appendix DR-D Update Rule #: DR Appendix DR-D Update Current Wording: Table currently has no mention of where to find Advanced Level FEI Driving Dressage Tests. No mention of second Intermediate Test for Read more
RC#: 19-024 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Cones Rule #: FEI-Annex 9 Current Wording: Cones Material: Plastic, stable enough for use and indestructible Height: 30 – 50 cm The platform is: ~ 400x 425 cm Angle: 60 degrees Ball hollow on top Read more
RC#: 19-023 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Course Inspection Rule #: 11. Course Inspection Current Wording: 11. Course Inspection If the same space is used for more than one competition, the Official(s) will inspect the course immediately prior to the official Course Read more
RC#: 19-022 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: VSE arena size Rule #: CD-F Current Wording: Diagrams for 20 x 50, 20 x 40, 30 x 75, 30 x 60 dressage arenas New Wording: Delete diagrams for 20 x 50 and 20 x Read more
RC#: 19-021 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Incorrect Pace Rule #: 964.4 Incorrect Pace Current Wording: Should one or more Horses break into a canter within the last 300 m before the finish and this is not corrected within five seconds, the Read more
RC#: 19-019 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: VSE short course Rule #: 960.2.9 (2) Current Wording: Note: The Organizing Committee, with the approval of the Course Designer and Technical Delegate, has the right to lower speeds and distances to suit the weather, Read more
RC#: 19-018 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended with Mods by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Marathon Distance and Pace Rule #: 960.2.8 Current Wording: New Wording: Reason for Change: Replace Walk Section with Transfer Section. Preliminary should be allowed any pace throughout Section B to better align with Read more
RC#: 19-016 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Dressage Tests Rule #: 951 Driven Dressage Tests Current Wording: Details of approved FEI Driven Dressage Tests are shown on the FEI website. The schedules for all events must state clearly which of these Tests Read more
RC#: 19-014 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Identification numbers for ADS/USEF/FEI Rule #: 944.1 Current Wording: At ADS-recognized events held in conjunction with USEF/FEI events, an identification number with a different background color or numbering scheme that differentiates the ADS entries from Read more
RC#: 19-010 Status: Posted 7May18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: Subject: Groom speaking in dressage Rule #: 520.18 Current Wording: Any intervention by a third party not riding on the vehicle, whether solicited or not, with the object of facilitating the task of the Competitor or his horses, is forbidden Read more
RC#: 19-009 Status: Posted 7May18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: Subject: Groom speaking in dressage Rule #: 520.1 Current Wording: The dressage test must be driven from memory. New Wording: Add: Groom(s) speaking will incur 10 penalty points – to be given only once per test. Reason for Change: to Read more
RC#: 19-007 Status: Posted 15Feb18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1167 Subject: Grooms Standing in Dressage Rule #: 945.2.1.2 Current Wording: 2.1.2 In Dressage and Cones, Grooms must remain seated in their proper positions between entering and leaving the Arena. ey are not permitted to handle the reins or the Read more
RC#: 19-006 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended by CDC &ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Groom speaking in Dressage penalty Rule #: CD 945.2 Current Wording: 945.2 Prohibited 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 Read more
RC#: 19-005 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Groom speaking in Dressage penalty Rule #: 957 – 12. box Current Wording: Groom speaking or giving indications 945.2 10 penalties (once) See ADS exception Elimination New Wording: Groom speaking or giving indications 945.2 10 penalty points (once) DELETE: Read more
RC#: 19-004 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Grooms speaking penalties Rule #: Appendix CD-B Arena Trials Current Wording: 1.10 Grooms May ride in/on the vehicle in competition. During Driven Dressage or Obstacles/Cones competitions, grooms giving verbal or physical directions or sliding, lifting or moving the vehicle Read more