2014 RCS # 46 Summary Small Pony definitions Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Kathi Lindholm Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – not recommended: 31Jul13 Current Wording – Article 29 Divisions Based on the Horse The pony classes or divisions may be divided. Suggested size divisions: Small Read more
2014 RCS # 45 Summary Miscellaneous Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Holly Pulsifer Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 CDC – Not Recommended: 25Jun13 Suggestion: Delete: 940.1.3 no longer an ADS exception Delete: 932.1.1 “At…. Groom(s).” Unnecessary exception – the fewer of these the better Delete: 918.2.3 this Read more
2014 RCS # 44 Summary Measurement of Combined Driving Ponies Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Holly Pulsifer Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 CDC – Not Recommended: 17JUl13 – see RCS2014#77 Current Wording – Appendix G – Measurement of Combined Driving Ponies The USEF Measurement Certificate will be Read more
2014 RCS # 43 Summary Experience requirements for entry into competition Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Holly Pulsifer Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 CDC – Not Recommended: 17Jul13 Current Wording – Appendix E – Entries Intermediate: Has completed at least three preliminary division CDE’s ADS-Advanced … has Read more
2014 RCP # 42 Summary Boots in Competition B Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Sandra Hoyt Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 920 Shoes Any conventional type of shoe is permitted. Lost, damaged or spread shoes may be replaced during Competition B, Read more
2014 RCS # 41 Summary Cruelty Addition Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Ruth Graves Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Not Recommended: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 4 -Cruelty Cruelty to or the abuse of any animal by any person at a recognized competition is forbidden and an offender is Read more
2014 RCS # 40 Summary Spares in Cross Country Obstacles Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – not recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 60 – Fault Competitions Cross Country After passing through the Start markers, the driver shall proceed Read more
2014 RCS # 39 Summary Break in Gaits – Cantering in ring classes Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Eve Dexter Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC- not recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 28A – Break in Gaits In a multiple turnout all horses must break for Read more
2014 RCP # 20 Summary Driving Trials – Clarification Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Holly Pulsifer Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Combined Driving Appendix A.9 – Driving Trials. In exceptional circumstances, the TD may authorize more than one Obstacle per kilometre provided Read more
2014 RCP # 0 Summary Convert Rulebook to Adobe Indesign Date Received 01Jun11 Proponent Rules Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 In order to deliver the rulebook in a number of formats and with live links, the rules committee has decided to convert the rulebook from Read more
2014 RCP # 1 Summary Decrease minimum clearance in Cones-1 Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marc Johnson Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13 Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 952.1.6 Competition C:Cones 952.1.6 At ADS-recognized events, minimum clearance between pairs of cones shall be:  HORSES AND Read more
2014 RCP # 2 Summary Specify groom limits in ADT Dressage Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marc Johnson Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Appendix B.2.7 Arena Driving Trials:Driven Dressage None – see 1.10 Suggested Wording – B.2.7 Grooms are not permitted to Read more
2014 RCP # 3 Summary Decrease minimum clearance in Cones Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marc Johnson Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Appendix B.3.2a Arena Driving Trials:Obstacles-Cones 952.1.6 At ADS-recognized events, minimum clearance between pairs of cones shall be:  HORSES AND Read more
2014 RCP # 4 Summary VSE Marathon Markers Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marc Johnson Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Appendix E Quick Reference Marathon Markers: VSE – Hexagonal – Purple background with division markers if a separate course. Suggested Wording – Read more
2014 RCP # 5 Summary Specify groom limits in ADT Cones Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marc Johnson Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Appendix B.3.3 Arena Driving Trials:Obstacle-Cones None – see 1.10 Suggested Wording – B.3.3 Grooms may not give verbal or Read more
2014 RCP # 6 Summary Competing more than once – ADT Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Marc Johnson Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Appendix B.1 Arena Driving Trials:General Grooms: May participate with more than one entry. Grooms may ride in/on the vehicle Read more
2014 RCP # 7 Summary VSE Dressage Test Clarification Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Merridy Hance Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Appendix F Very Small Equines Reference & Size-Adjusted Arena Diagrams 1) Under Very Small Equines Reference, the first line of table Read more
2014 RCP # 8 Summary VSE Marathon Clarification Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Merridy Hance Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – 941.1.1 Competition B: Marathon:The Course In all Competitions, the course must consist of three Sections. The distance must be as close to Read more
2014 RCP # 9 Summary Small pony Marathon speeds Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Merridy Hance Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments” 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – 941.1 Competition B: Marathon:The Course:Maximum Distances and speeds not to be exceeded Speeds for small ponies at Intermediate/ADS Advanced: Section A Read more
2014 RCP # 10 Summary VSE Groom/Navigator clarification Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Merridy Hance Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Appendix E.Quick Reference People on Vehicle/ADS Advanced and USEF Advanced: Single: Groom required Suggested Wording – Appendix E.Quick Reference Under ADS Advanced Read more
2014 RCS # 11 Summary Move all rules for Officials to one document Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Dana Bright Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 The LOC would like to see all of the rules pertaining to officials: duties, acceptance and promotion criteria, code of Read more
2014 RCP # 12 Summary Assistance when no groom Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Hardy Zantke Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 New Article 926.3.6 – Outside Assistance:Permitted Assistance For turnouts without a groom on the carriage, should groom assistance be needed, the driver may stop Read more
2014 RCP # 13 Summary Allow ADS-Advanced Test in 40×80 Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Hardy Zantke Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Not Recommended: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Article 931.1 – Principles:The Object add to second to last sentence of ADS modifier: “or ADS-Advanced test.” Reason for change To allow new ADS-Advanced Read more
2014 RCP # 14 Summary Delete Elimination for intentional cantering Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Hardy Zantke Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Article 945.4 – Penalties on the Marathon Course:Incorrect Pace delete Elimination for intentional cantering in Section E by deleting the last sentence of Read more
2014 RCP # 15 Summary FEI vs ADS Advanced Test contradiction Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Hardy Zantke Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 30Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Article 114 – Tests In second sentence “The FEI is responsible for issuing tests for international competitions and for Advanced Levels.” Delete: Read more
2014 RCP # 16 Summary ADS Advanced at HDTs Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Hardy Zantke Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Article 114.2 – Tests add: At Advanced Level ADS events ADS Tests may be used as well. Reason for change To allow advanced level ADS Tests Read more
2014 RCP # 17 Summary Update Dressage mark #5 Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Hardy Zantke Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Article 117.6 – Marking replace the word “sufficiently” with “marginal or better” Reason for change in keeping with the change of 5 to Marginal Read more
2014 RCP # 18 Summary Require USEF Membership for Advanced Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13 Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 125 Date Application Any Advanced Level Combined Driving Competition must become a member of United State Equestrian Federation Read more
2014 RCS # 19 Summary Wrist bracelet to indicate Waiver signed Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Not Recommended: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 126.15 – Responsibility of Management none Suggested Wording – Article 126.15 – Responsibility of Management Waiver identification: Management shall Read more
2014 RCP # 21 Summary Definition of competitor/athlete/driver Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Jeff Morse Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 2.3 – Definition of Terms The term “driver” used herein refers to the person controlling the reins and whip and brake. Suggested Wording Read more
2014 RCP # 22 Summary Definition of Park Gaits Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended with changes: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 28- Description of Gaits New subparagraph #7, renumber remainder The following descriptions constitute the ADS-approved standard for Read more
2014 RCS # 23 Summary Reference to Park Gaits definitions Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – not recommened: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 36A.1 – Park A Pleasure Driving class in which entries are judged primarily on gaits. Suggested Read more
2014 RCP # 24 Summary Reference correct definition – Penalties Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 57 – Summary of Penalties in Competition C Penalties Exceeding time limit (twice time allowed)…………………………………. Elimination Suggested Wording – Read more
2014 RCS # 25 Summary Omnibus Listing responsibility Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 127 – Responsibility of the ADS The American Driving Society will, upon approval, provide the following: All judges’ score cards for Pleasure Driving, Read more
2014 RCS # 26 Summary Authority and requirements of the online Omnibus listing Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 128 – General A recognized event is not limited to classes listed in the ADS Rulebook. Special classes Read more
2014 RCS # 27 Summary Event Approval Requirements Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 129 – Prize Lists, Catalogs and Omnibus In order for an event to be recognized by the ADS, the prize list, catalog or Read more
2014 RCS # 28 Summary Clarification and power to enforce Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 129.2 – Prize Lists, Catalogs and Omnibus none Suggested Wording – Article 129 – Prize Lists, Catalogs and Omnibus Applications with Read more
2014 RCP # 29 Summary Clarification and power to enforce Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13Modified wording: change to “submit prior to” to read “submit at the safety check in harness -immediately before the start”…. Current Wording – Article Read more
2014 RCP # 30 Summary Remove strict division limits Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 904.3.4 – Organization:Choice of Event At ADS-recognized events, the Organizing Committee of an Event may decide which Competitions are suitable Read more
2014 RCP # 31 Summary Simplification of Requirement for a groom Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 917.2.7 – Participation:The Athlete(Driver) and Grooms At ADS recognized events, a groom is optional for all single turnouts Read more