RCS/RCP # 16-024
Article – PD-228
Summary – Drive and Ride
Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee
Date Posted – 30Jun15
Change Date – 2016
Status –  Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015, with modifications 16Oct2015

Current Wording – Article 228 Drive and Ride

Single horse to be shown in two concurrent sections.

228.1 In Harness: To be shown to a suitable pleasure driving vehicle, both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly and to rein back.

228.2 Under Saddle: To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, trot, and canter. To stand quietly and to rein back.

228.3 To be judged:
• 50% on performance, manners, way of going and suitability in harness.
• 50% on performance, manners, and way of going under saddle

New Wording –

Single horse to be shown in two concurrent sections; Rider and Driver need not be the same person unless specified by the Organizer in the Omnibus.

228.1 In Harness: To be shown to a suitable pleasure driving vehicle, both ways of the arena at a walk, slow trot, working trot, and strong trot. To stand quietly and to rein back.

228.2 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.

228.3 To be judged:
• 50% on performance, manners, way of going and suitability in harness.
• 50% on performance, manners, and way of going under saddle

Reason for change – Clarify procedure for horses in various kinds of tack. To clarify the eligibility of the rider and driver.