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
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
RC#: 18-037 Housekeeping Section: Combined Driving Proponent: Rules Committee Status: posted 28Jul17
RC#: 18-036 Housekeeping Section: Combined Driving Proponent: Rules Committee Status: posted 19Jul17 Correct CD-E to match rule 960.2.9. Marathon > Maximum speeds > Training > Pony >Walk > 6 kph should be 5 kph.
RC#: 18-035 Housekeeping Section: Driven Dressage Proponent: Rules Committee, Pleasure Driving Committee Status: received 10May17, posted 20Jun17 The word “must” replaces the word “shall,” or “shall” removed as unnecessary to meaning 207.1.a (iii) Unless otherwise specified, the driver [delete shall; add] must wear a hat, an apron or knee rug and gloves. … b. Grooms: Grooms of either sex may Read more
RC#: 18-034 Rule/Article: PD 237.1 Change Type: Housekeeping Proponent: Pleasure Driving Committee Status: 20Jun17 received and posted 237.1 … Cone pairs may be numbered with markers placed on the cones [delete: themselves].
RC#: 18-011 Rule/Article: PD – 201 Change Type: New Proponent: Diane Kern Status: 24May17 received; 26May17 posted and sent to committee. Not Recommended by the Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 4Aug17). Current Wording: none New Wording: A show with fewer than 25 competitors at the event may have obstacles judged by the TD or other competition knowledgeable person. Reason for Change: Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-006 Rule/Article: PD 207.3.b Change Type: Modify Proponent: Jeffrey Morse Status: 13Mar17 received; 26Apr17 posted and sent to committee. Recommended by the Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 25July17.) Final recommendation for BOD (no changes) Current Wording: Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on the vehicle or other pieces of harness. A throatlatch and a full noseband are mandatory. Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-001 Rule/Article: PD 255.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Lonnie Leavitt Status: 7Feb17 received; 9Feb17 posted and sent to committee with Note below. Recommended by the Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 25July17). Final recommendation for BOD (no changes) Current Wording: Article 255 Spares 255.1 Spares must be carried on each vehicle during a pleasure drive. They are as follows: Wheel wrench Read more
Housekeeping RC#: 17-028 Rule/Article: PD 251.21d Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Replace existing chart with: Reason for Change: redundant. penalties described in new Art 247
Housekeeping RC#: 17-023 Rule/Article: PD 202.2 Proponent: Jeff Morse Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: 202.2 Arena Driving and Two-Phase competitions may be presented concurrently with pleasure driving. Horses may compete in both competitions at management’s discretion. New Wording: 202.2 Driven Dressage, Arena Driving and Two-Phase competitions may be presented concurrently with pleasure driving. Horses may compete in both competitions at Read more
WITHDRAWN by ADS Pleasure Driving Committee RC#: 17-022 Rule/Article: PD 209.1 Proponent: Jeff Morse Date: posted 31May2016, revised 22Jun2016 Current Wording: 209.1 Minimum requirements: a. Four-in-hand and unicorn turnouts (except VSE): two grooms or passengers capable of rendering assistance at all times. b. Pairs, tandems, VSE four-in-hand and unicorn turnouts: one groom or passenger capable of rendering assistance at all Read more
Housekeeping RC#: 17-020 Rule/Article: PD 251.2 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: 251.2 Fault Obstacle e. Penalties are described in Article 251.1. New Wording: delete Reason for Change: redundant. penalties described in new Art 247
Housekeeping RC#: 17-019 Rule/Article: PD 247 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: Article 247 Penalties Unless otherwise specified, these penalties will apply to all Time and Specialty Obstacle classes. Additional penalties will apply as specified in individual class rules. (See Article 211 Break in Gaits). New Wording: Article 247 Penalties Unless otherwise specified, these penalties will apply Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-018 Rule/Article: PD 250.1 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: 250.1 Fault and Out Obstacles c. If all the obstacles are driven cleanly before the allowed time expires, the driver will begin the course again, starting with obstacle #1, without having to pass through the Start markers. Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-017 Rule/Article: PD 249.6.g Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Strike Article 249.6g Current Wording: 249.6 Your Route/My Route Obstacles g. Omitting an obstacle or driving an obstacle twice in the second half of the round results in Elimination. Passing through the Start and Finish markers more than Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-015 Rule/Article: PD 244 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Strike Article 238.4 and modify 244 Current Wording: 238.4 Unless otherwise specified in class rules, if an entry disturbs any part of an obstacle out of its driving sequence or if any obstacle or start or finish line is Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-016 Rule/Article: PD 238.4 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Strike Article 238.4 see 17-015 Reason for Change: Exceptions previously listed in 238.4 will be covered by the statement in PD244: “Unless otherwise specified in class rule…”
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-014 Rule/Article: PD 216.1 Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: 216.1 Classes offered for donkeys and/or mules may be divided by size. New Wording: Delete entirely Reason for Change: If it is not prohibited, it is permitted. This is an unnecessary rule.
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-013 Rule/Article: PD 249.3 Clarify Double Jeopardy Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 31May2016 Current Wording: b. After passing through the Start markers, the first driver shall proceed through each obstacle and through the designated Finish markers for the first course and come to a halt. The time is stopped until Read more
Housekeeping, match rules between GR and PD RC#: 17-012 (see 17-011) Rule/Article: PD 207.4 Modify Proponent: Rules Committee Date: posted 10Feb2016, modified 31July2016 Current Wording: Safety Equipment: a. 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 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
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Pleasure Driving Committee. RC#: 17-009 Rule/Article: PD 250.3 Clarify Proponent: ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 25Jan16 Current Wording: e. No points will be awarded for an incorrectly completed obstacle. If the obstacle is incorrectly driven, but not disturbed, it may be attempted again. New Wording: e. No points will be awarded for an Read more
RC#: 17-008 Rule/Article: PD 216.1 Modify Proponent: WITHDRAWN by ADS Pleasure Driving Committee Date: posted 3Jan16 Current Wording: PD.216.1 Classes offered for donkeys and/or mules may be divided by size. New Wording: Strike 216.1 completely Reason for Change: Unnecessary.
Housekeeping RC#: 17-007 Rule/Article: PD Proponent: Jeff Morse Date: posted 25Jan16 A Housekeeping Suggestion Include the rule number (and link) with references to classes in the Pleasure Driving Rules Example: 238.4 Unless otherwise specified in class rules, if an entry disturbs any part of an obstacle out of its driving sequence or if any obstacle or start or finish Read more