RC#: 19-047 Status: Posted 15 Jun18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Replace “Management” with “Organizer” Rule #: GR-2.5 Current Wording: 2.5 The term “management” used herein refers to the person(s) responsible for organizing and running the competition New Wording: 2.5 The term “organizer” used herein refers to the 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
RC#: 19-045 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Withdrawn by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Safety Inspection Required Rule #: GR-5.3 Current Wording: 5 Responsibilities of Drivers and Officials 5.3 In the case of an accident, the judge or management may require a safety inspection of the vehicle Read more
RC#: 19-037 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR Disabilities Notice Required Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: 1.8 Disabilities – Prior to the arrival at the show grounds, competitors are encouraged to advise management of any specific accommodations which may not be accounted for in these Read more
RC#: 19-036 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Special Dispensations Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.7 Special Dispensations – At all ADS competitions, when Athletes are tied to the carriage (as allowed by dispensation,) the Athlete must have an able-bodied person Read more
RC#: 19-035 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Written approval by Organizer Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.6 Written approval by Organizer – Upon the ADS entry of an athlete requesting dispensation, the organizer shall acknowledge in writing to the Athlete Read more
RC#: 19-034 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Dispensation Notice to the Jury Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.5 Dispensation Notice to the Jury – The Organizer shall distribute the Athlete’s dispensation(s) to each member of the Jury and attach Read more
RC#: 19-033 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Dispensation Notice Required on Entry Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.4 Dispensation Notice Required upon Entry – All relevant details regarding an Athlete’s dispensation, to include the Dispensation certificate from the USEF or Read more
RC#: 19-032 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Athletes Rules Seeking dispensations Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.3 Seeking dispensations – To seek USEF or FEI dispensation, the Athlete shall comply with the requirements of the USEF or FEI to include USEF Read more
RC#: 19-031 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Athletes Rules Temporary Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.2 Temporary – At ADS-recognized events, Athletes with temporary verifiable physical impairments who are capable of independently driving, are encouraged to compete. These Athletes who desire Read more
RC#: 19-030 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Athletes Rules Permanent Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.1 Permanent – At ADS-recognized events, Para Athletes with permanent verifiable physical impairments who are capable of independently driving, are encouraged to compete. Dispensation grants 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
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
Not recommended by Event Standards Committee (posted 30July17). Not recommended by Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 30July17). Not recommended by Combined Driving Committee (posted 25July17). RC#: 18-010 Rule/Article: GR 2.7a Change Type: Modify Proponent: Mike Rider Status: 13May17 received; 15May17 posted. Current Wording: The “competition age” of an individual will be the age reached during the calendar year. New Wording: The age of Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Event Standards Committee as amended This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Combined Driving Committee as amended RC#: 17-030 Rule/Article: GR 6.3 Proponent: Boots Wright Date: posted 2June2016, amended 3Oct16 New: GR 6.3 At American Driving Society recognized events, all equines entering the event location must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes 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
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