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
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
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#: 19-026 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: CD 940.1.4-940.1.5 Carriage measurements Rule #: CD 940.1.4 and CD 940.1.5 Current Wording: 1.4 Length of individual pole chains or pole straps: the length has to be minimum 30 cm. The measurement is taken from the Read more
RC#: 19-025 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: GR-B Officials Requirement Summary Rule #: GR-B Officials Requirement Summary Current Wording: New Wording: Add “Derby” under ADS CDE 2 Dec 18 BoD: Add Driven Dressage as a Competition and add Derby as a CDE 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#: 19-020 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended with Mods by CDC & ESC 19July19 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Inspection of course by athletes Rule #: 962.3 Inspection of the Course by Athletes. Current Wording: 3.1 At least 48 hours before the first Athlete is due to start Marathon, the whole Course must 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#: 19-017 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended with Mods by CDC Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Add two-section marathon Rule #: NEW 960.2.8.1 Current Wording: New Wording: 2Dec18 BoD: Make clear this is an OPTION for Organizers. Reason for Change: Add two-section Marathon, distances and section speeds to ADS 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#: 19-015 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Not Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Groom assistance Rule #: 945.3 Permitted assistance Current Wording: The following are considered to be permitted outside assistance: • Assistance during compulsory rests and in neutral zones between Sections. • Assistance to avoid accidents. • 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#: 19-013 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Carriage for Dressage/Cones Rule #: 937.3.1 Current Wording: 3.1 The same Carriage must be used for Dressage and Cones for CA 2* and above (see Article 936). At ADS competitions at the Training, Preliminary and Intermediate Read more
RC#: 19-012 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Withdrawn by CDC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Eligibility for ADS-recognized Events Rule #: 913.3.2 – 913.3.4 Current Wording: 913.3 Eligibility for ADS-recognized Events 3.2 Preliminary division a. The driver has completed* at least two recognized CDEs or two DTs or had other equivalent driving 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
RC#: 19-003 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Help entering the Dressage Arena Rule #: CD 952.1 Current Wording: 952.1 Entering the Arena An Athlete who enters the arena before the starting signal or who fails to enter the arena within 90 seconds of the starting signal Read more
RC#: 19-002 (7May2018 see also 19-009, 19-010) Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Groom speaking penalty Rule #: CD 952.2 Current Wording: 952.2 Memory The FEI Driven Dressage Test must be driven from memory. Speaking or indication given by a groom will incur 10 penalties (10 Read more
RC#: 19-001 Status: Submitted 28Jan18, Recommended by CDC 19July18 Name: Linda Yutzy Subject: Change rule Phone: Rule (Article) Number: 975.2.7 Current Wording: 975.2.7 Grooms must be seated in their proper places between the start and finish lines. For penalties, see ARTICLE 981. In ADS-recognized competitions, the groom may advise the Athlete a whistle/bell has sounded. If Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-061 Rule/Article: GR-B, also PD-S, CD 14, CD-H, AC2.4 Change Type: New Proponent: Licensed Official Committee Status: Accepted as exceptional rule change at BOD meeting 15Oct17. New Wording: Organizers of ADS-approved events must secure the services of at least one ADS-licensed official. (Rule effective July 1, 2018) Reason for Change: Prevent ADS event from Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-060 Rule/Article: CD 965.3.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Article 965 Obstacle Penalties 965.3.2 Once Grooms have dismounted they are not required to get back onto the carriage and need not follow the Athlete through any of the Compulsory Gates Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-059 Rule/Article: CD 955.5.2 Change Type: New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD as revised* by FEI 955.5.2 Para-Equestrian Athletes in able-bodied competitions Athletes may salute with a nod of their head only. Hats must not be removed at Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 with additional changes not included in RCP RC#: 18-058 Rule/Article: CD 945.2.1.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. from CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Article 945 Outside assistance At ADS-recognized events, no person, either on or off a competing carriage entry may give Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-057 Rule/Article: CD 964.7 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. 7.1 At the Finish of [delete: Section B, add: Last Transfer] Last Transfer any missing or disconnected trace, pole strap or reins will incur 10 penalties for each occurrence. 7.2 At Read more