BOD approved with changes 15Nov17, verification from CDC resolved conflict and resulted in no change from original RCP
RC#: 18-015
Rule/Article: CD 937.1.1
Change Type: Clarify
Proponent: CD Committee
Status: 31May17 received and posted; updated 2Jun17 & 7June17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD with note from RC noting conflict between 937.1.1 and RCP CD 937.3.b(1)
Final Revised Wording:
1.1 … At ADS-recognized events, including Driving Trials, Athletes may use a two- or four-wheeled vehicle for single horse/pony/VSE classes. For classes offering Advanced Dressage tests and Cones specifications, a groom is required for single horse and pony drivers. A groom is optional for single horse and pony drivers as well as in Marathon for all single equine turnouts less than 120 cm.
Exception: See 973.1 and 974.1 for events where the Organizer has opted to use standard Cone settings and has published the specifications in the Omnibus. At ADS-recognized events, there are no required carriage weights or track widths. (See APPENDIX CD-E. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR CDES)
Current Wording:
1.1 … At ADS-recognized events, drivers may use a two- or four-wheeled vehicle for single horse/pony/VSE classes. For divisions other than Hybrid Divisions offering Advanced Dressage and Cones, a groom is optional for single horse and pony drivers in Dressage and Cones Competitions only and also in Marathon for all single equine turnouts less than 120 cm.
Exception: See 973.1 and 974.1 for events where the Organizer has opted to use standard Cone settings and has published the specifications in the Omnibus. At ADS-recognized events, there are no required weights or track widths. (See APPENDIX CD-E. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR CDES)
New Wording (and Final):
1.1 … At ADS-recognized events, including Driving Trials, Athletes may use a two- or four-wheeled vehicle for single horse/pony/VSE classes. For classes offering Advanced Dressage tests and Cones specifications, a groom is optional for single horse and pony drivers as well as in Marathon for all single equine turnouts less than 120 cm.
Exception:See 973.1 and 974.1 for events where the Organizer has opted to use standard Cone settings and has published the specifications in the Omnibus. At ADS-recognized events, there are no required carriage weights or track widths. (See APPENDIX CD-E. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR CDES)
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