2014 RCP #

70

Summary

More move speeds & Break in gaits

Date Received

01Jun13

Proponent

Marsha Himler

Change Date

Next Rulebook

Status

Closed for comments – 01Sep13

Activity

Initial Posting: 01Jun13

PDC – Recommended:31July13

Current Wording – Article 68 Pleasure Drive – Pace

2. Drivers are given the distance of the course and the speed they are to drive (suggested: 14 kph horses, 12 kph Large ponies, 11 kph Small ponies, and 9 kph for VSEs) and they must try to come to the finish line exactly on time.
3. Walk Section: Management has the option of adding a walk section near the midpoint, not to exceed 1 km. To be clearly marked with “walk” and “resume trot.” In a multiple turnout, all horses must break for a penalty to be assessed.
4. Mandatory Trot: The last kilometer (.6 mile) must be driven at the trot. The start of the trot shall be marked “mandatory trot.” In a multiple turnout, all horses must break for a penalty to be assessed.

Suggested Wording – Article 68 Pleasure Drive – Pace

2. Drivers are given the distance of the course and the speed they are to drive (suggested: 14 kph horses, 12 kph Large ponies, 11 kph Small ponies, and 9 kph for VSEs) and they must try to come to the finish line exactly on time.
3. Walk Section: Management has the option of adding a walk section near the midpoint, not to exceed 1 km. To be clearly marked with “walk” and “resume trot.” In a multiple turnout, all horses must break for a penalty to be assessed.
4. Mandatory Trot: The last kilometer (.6 mile)(1 km) must be driven at the trot. The start of the trot shall be marked “mandatory trot.” In a multiple turnout, all horses must break for a penalty to be assessed.

Reason for change

English equivalent added to Art 63 ; re; multiples – already covered in Article 28A