- 2014 RCP #
- 31
- Summary
- Simplification of Requirement for a groom
- 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 917.2.7 – Participation:The Athlete(Driver) and Grooms
At ADS recognized events, a groom is optional for all single turnouts at all times at the event location except for Horses and Large Ponies while competing in Competition B – Marathon. A groom is optional for all single VSE and Small Pony turnouts at all times at the event location. For rules specific to grooms for junior drivers, see Article 2.7
Suggested Wording – Article 917.2.7 – Participation:The Athlete(Driver) and Grooms
At ADS recognized events, a groom is optional for all single turnouts at all times at the event location except for Horses and Large Ponies while competing turnouts exceeding 120 cm. in Competition B – Marathon. A groom is optional for all single VSE and Small Pony turnouts at all times at the event location. For rules specific to grooms for junior drivers, see Article 2.7
Reason for change
Simplicity and clarity
Candis says :
August 4, 2013This wording is not an improvement because it refers to the height of the turnout, not the equine. Should read: “…except for equine exceeding…”
Ted Campbell says :
August 6, 2013I like the original wording, don’t change.
hoofnit says :
August 6, 2013This change does not improve the clarity of the existing paragraph. No change supported.
keithy says :
August 6, 2013I do not support this change.
The current wording is sufficient.
cathyjo76 says :
August 11, 2013Think the current wording is fine
Iris says :
August 12, 2013The current wording uses terms everyone is used to. I do not support this change.
Laurel says :
August 19, 2013I do not support this change.
Thank you
Zantke says :
August 20, 2013I do not support this change. Current wording is fine.
hardy
CaroleSweet says :
August 27, 2013Don’t change.