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
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