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RCP PD-202 Organizers May Tailor Events 19-048

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 alter a class to fit “house rules” they must change the name of the class to avoid confusing it with ADS Rulebook class specifications. Such classes should be clearly explained in the ADS Omnibus and must include the “house rules” and judging criteria. In any case these conditions should conform to the spirit and intent of the ADS general rules for safety, conduct and cruelty. 202.1 Organizers wishing to present both pleasure driving and combined driving at the same event may do so only if the disciplines are run as two separate competitions. Horses may not compete in both a Pleasure Driving Show and a Combined Driving Event conducted concurrently at the same venue. 202.2 Driven Dressage, 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:	Classes described in the ADS Rulebook must be conducted as stated. If the Organizer wishes to alter a class to fit “house rules”, the name of the class must be different than the name in the rulebook to avoid confusion with ADS Rulebook class specifications. Such classes should be clearly explained in the ADS Omnibus and must include the “house rules” and judging criteria. House Rule classes must be approved by the Technical Delegate. These conditions should conform to the spirit and intent of the ADS general rules for safety, conduct and cruelty. 202.1 Pleasure driving and combined driving competitions may be offered at the same event. 202.2 (DELETE)
Reason for Change:	To provide organizers greater flexibility in tailoring their events to help grow the driving sport. 202.2 is deleted because it is not necessary to say what is permitted, only what is not allowed

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RCP PD-203.1 Judge Approves Vehicle Substitution 19-051

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 the event that a vehicle is disabled or judged unsafe to start or continue, management may authorize the substitution of another vehicle without issuing a new number.
New 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 the event that a vehicle is disabled or judged unsafe to start or continue, the substitution of another vehicle must be approved by a judge. A new entry number must be issued if requested by the judge.
Reason for Change:	It is important that the substituted vehicle be of similar type if possible as the others in the class to maintain the fairness of the competition.

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RCP PD-204.3 Clarify final placings determination 19-049

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 if they were a separate classes.
New Wording:	204.3 The Organizer has the option to have final placings determined by working off the leaders of each section of split classes or by awarding duplicate ribbons and/or trophies for each section as if they were separate classes.
Reason for Change:	Clarification and to fix typo

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RCP PD-205.2 Organizer invokes time limit 19-052

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 one minute time limit will be invoked. When the appropriate time has elapsed the gate or course will be closed and any entry not in the ring or at the course start will be excluded from the class. Management may give permission for the class to be held for an entry which requires an equipment change.
New 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, the Organizer may announce that a one minute time limit will be invoked. When the appropriate time has elapsed, the gate or course will be closed and any entry not in the ring or at the course start will be excluded from the class. The Organizer may delay the start of any class for any reason.
Reason for Change:	The Organizer should have this flexibility.

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RCP PD-205.8, 205.9, 241.4 Clarify Outside Assistance 19-058

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 been specifically allowed (example: assistance of groom/passenger heading a horse in a line-up or groom/navigator on a Pleasure Drive).205.9 While competing, outside assistance which incurs elimination includes but is not limited to the following: a. The use of auxiliary mechanical or electronic devices other than clocks or watches (e.g., GPS devices, speedometers, heart rate monitors, etc.) on the vehicle. b. Directing the driver in any way except as permitted by the rules. c. Anyone other than the driver handling the reins, whip, or brake.241.4 Signals from the judge to the driver should be audible signals such as a whistle, horn or bell.
New Wording:	205.8 Outside Assistance – 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 been specifically allowed (example: assistance of groom/passenger heading a horse in a line-up or groom/navigator on a Pleasure Drive). a. While competing, outside assistance which incurs elimination includes but is not limited to the following: The use of auxiliary mechanical or electronic devices other than clocks or watches (e.g., GPS devices, speedometers, heart rate monitors, etc.) on the vehicle. Directing the driver in any way except as permitted by the rules. Anyone other than the driver handling the reins, whip, or brake. Outside assistance indicating a judge’s signal has been given is allowed. b. Outside assistance indicating a judge’s signal has been given is allowed. STRIKE: 241.4 Signals from the judge to the driver should be audible signals such as a whistle, horn or bell.
Reason for Change:	Clarification

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RCP PD-206.1 Organizer discretion on marathon vehicles 19-050

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 discretion of the Organizer as published in the Omnibus.
Reason for Change:	Clarity

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RCP PD-207.2 Whip Must Be Carried 19-061

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 ~~should~~ must be carried in hand at all times while driving. A driver not in compliance may be eliminated or disqualified.
Reason for Change:	Safety

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RCP PD-207.3.f Delete Reference to Dressage 19-059

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 to local conditions, except Driven Dressage. Boots protecting the sole of the foot are allowed in any pleasure class.
New 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 to local conditions~~, except Driven~~ ~~Dressage~~. Boots protecting the sole of the foot are allowed in any pleasure class.
Reason for Change:	Dressage competition is not under the control of the Pleasure Driving Committee.

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RCP PD-227.1 Add Option to Drive & Ride Class 19-057

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 to rein back.
New Wording:	227.1 Under Saddle, option a or b below must be published in the Omnibus: a.) W/T/C: To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, trot (or jog), and canter (or lope). b.) W/T: To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk and trot (or jog) only. Common to both options: To stand quietly in the lineup and to rein back
Reason for Change:	Adds another option for organizers.

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RCP PD-235.2 Athletes May Not Alter Course 19-065

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 any question regarding a specific obstacle, he should call it to the attention of the technical delegate for clarification and/or adjustment.
New 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 any question regarding a specific obstacle, he should call~~ ~~it to the attention of the technical delegate for clarification and/or adjustment.~~ Only officials and the Organizer may alter or work on any part of the course. If any athlete or person associated with him alters the course in any way, the athlete will be disqualified.
Reason for Change:	Strengthens the rule.

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RCP PD-236.2 Use of Course After Competition 19-060

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 is prohibited. Failure to comply incurs elimination.
New 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 without permission from the Organizer is prohibited. Failure to comply incurs elimination from any classes using that course.
Reason for Change:	Clarification.

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RCP PD-239.2 Replace “Markers” with “Cones” 19-053

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 cones with perpendicular sides, adjustment for the widest part of the vehicle at the highest part of the cone may be made. .
Reason for Change:	Clarification

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RCP PD-239.3 Remove Unnecessary Instruction 19-054

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 itself.
New Wording:	Delete
Reason for Change:	Unnecessary in the rulebook. This is a course designer instruction, not a rule.

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RCP PD-240.1 Remove Unnecessary Measurement Instruction 19-055

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

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RCP PD-246 Table Whip Must Be Carried 19-062

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 to carry a whip in hand at all times while driving (207.2) Elimination
Reason for Change:	To agree with penalties in other Pleasure Obstacle Driving tables.

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RCP PD-314 Remove Reference to Omnibus 19-056

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 published in the Omnibus.
New 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 published in the Omnibus.~~
Reason for Change:	There is no way to predict the conditions at the show which may dictate the use of protective boots in time for publication in the Omnibus.

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