RCS # 16-039 Article – CD 947.5 Summary – Combined Driving FEI new and ADS exception Proponent – CDC Date Posted – 16Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – new submission 16Oct2015 Added FEI Wording Any special request from Athletes regarding starting order of their turnout(s) must be given to the Technical Delegate in writing within one Read more
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XRCS CD-C 2.1 [Withdrawn] Driving Derby 16-034
RCS # 16-034 Article – CD-C 2.1 Driving Derby Summary – Clarify scoring Proponent – Linda Yutzy Date Posted – 28July15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Withdrawn, wording is under review by CDC Current wording: 2.1 A round is run as a timed competition with penalties converted to seconds. Total time determines placings and the Read more
RCP CD-GLOSSARY Define Athlete 16-033
RCS/RCP # 16-033 Article – CD Glossary Summary – Define Athlete Proponent – RC Date Posted – 28July15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended by CDC. Open for member comments. Current wording: none Suggested wording: Athlete – the driver Reason for change: Reduce confusion over conflicting terms for driver (ADS) / Athlete (FEI and ADS CD)
RCS CD-NEW – [NR] Require groom for cones 16-032
RCS # 16-032 Article – New Summary – Require groom for cones Proponent – Katie Whaley Date Posted – 16July15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Not recommended by CDC Current wording – none Suggested wording – All competitors must carry a groom/passenger in the cones Reason for change – Safety. We have seen too many accidents Read more
RCP CD-C 6.5.c – Appx. Driving Derby Disqualification 16-018
RCP # 16-018 Article – Appx. CD-C 6.5c Summary – Driving Derby Disqualification Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 29Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC Current Wording – 6.5.c. Excessive use of the whip anywhere anytime will result in disqualification Suggested Wording – 6.5.c. Excessive use of Read more
RCP CD-C 2.4 – Appx. Driving Derby Ties 16-017
RCS/RCP # 16-017 Article – Appx. CD-C 2.4 Summary – Driving Derby Ties Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 29Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC 16Jul15 Current Wording – 2.4 Ties will be broken by the fewest penalty points or a drive-off at management discretion. Suggested Wording – 2.4 Ties will Read more
RCP CD-C New – Appx Driving Derby Start/Finish Line 16-016
RCS/RCP # 16-016 Article – Appx. CD-C new Summary – Driving Derby Start/Finish Line Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 29Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended for approval by CDC with article number added Current Wording – None Suggested Wording – CD-C 7.9 The start and finish lines are neutralized for passing through Read more
RCP CD-C 5.2 – Appx. Driving Derby Classes 16-015
RCS/RCP # 16-015 Article – Appx. CD-C 5.2 Summary – Driving Derby Pony Entries Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 26Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended for approval by CDC as modified. Current Wording – 5.2 Classes will consist of VSE, Small Pony, Large Pony, & Horse turned out as singles, pairs, tandems, unicorns, and Read more
RCP CD 960.2.9 VSE Marathon Speeds 16-013
RCS/RCP # 16-013 Article – CD 960.2.9 Summary – VSE Marathon Speeds Proponent – Michelle Courtemanche, DVM Date Posted – 12Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC 16Jul2015 Current Wording – Table for Marathon Speeds for VSEs Suggested Wording – Increase Section B speeds for VSEs by 1/2 Read more
xRCS CD 937.4 Grooms for Small Pony and VSE Multiples 16-006
RCS # 16-006 Article – CD 937.3 also 937.4 also 943.2 .14 Summary – Grooms for Small Pony and VSE Multiples Proponent – Roger Cleverly / also submitted by Muffy Seaton / Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Table shown as modified by Linda Yutzy. Open for comments Current Wording – 937.3 At Read more
RCP CD Appx CD-C 4. Driving Derby Officials 16-009
RCS/RCP # 16-009 Article – CD Appendix CD-C #4 Summary – Driving Derby officials Proponent – Jennifer Matheson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended with edit by CDC 15Jul2015. Current Wording – One licensed CD-Judge. Derbies over 25 entries also require a licensed CD-TD. Officials may not officiate Read more
RCP CD 960.4.3 Kilometer markers 16-008
RCS/RCP # 16-008 Article – CD 960.4.3 Summary – Kilometer markers Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by CDC 16Jul2015, modified 16Oct2015 Current Wording – Sections A & B must have a marker at every kilometer. In Section B then measurement of the kilometers must Read more
RCS CD 960.3.6 [NR] Compulsory Rests 16-007
RCS # 16-007 Article – CD 960.3.6 Summary – Add penalties instead of elimination after final vet check Proponent – Dave Saddler Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Not recommended by CDC 16July2015 Current Wording – 960.3 Compulsory rests 3.6 If a Horse is not accepted by the Veterinarian at the Read more
RCHK CD 937.4 Grooms for Small Pony and VSE Multiples (was 16-006)
10Jun15 — RCS # 16-006 Withdrawn, correction to Rule Book being made and no rule change needed After review by the Combined Driving Committee it was determined that a mistake had been made in the published charts and VSE and Small Pony four-in-hands should have been listed as 1 groom, not 2. The CDC and Read more
RCP CD 937.3.1 Different vehicles for dressage and cones at ADS levels 16-005
RCS/RCP # 16-005 Article – CD 937.3.1 Summary – Must notify organizer if using different vehicle from dressage for cones. Proponent – Ellen Ettinger Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by CDC 16July2015 with edits Current Wording – 937.3.1 The same Carriage must be used for Dressage and Cones for Read more
RCS CD 937.3b(1) [NR] Vehicle requirements for Intermediate-II 16-004
Remove requirement for different carriage in Intermediate-II (Presentation vehicle not required, can use marathon for all phases) RCS # 16-004 Article – CD 937.3b(1) and related Summary – Vehicle requirements for Intermediate-II Proponent – Robert Griswold Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments, Not recommended by CDC 16July2015 Current Wording – 937.3b(1) Read more
RCHK CD 913.3.3 Move article from 916.16 16-003
RCS # 16-003 Housekeeping Article – CD913.3.3 Summary – Move article from 916.16 Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by Rules Comm Housekeeping – correct placement in Rulebook Current Wording – Contents of CD916.16 Eligibility for ADS-recognized Events Proposed Wording – Same, but as CD913.3.3 Reason for Change – Read more
XRCS CD New [Withdrawn] Division Names 16-002
RCS # 16-002 Article – CD New Table Summary – Division Names for Hybrids Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments, Withdrawn by author Current Wording – Division Names used for Hybrids: Intermediate II and Preliminary II Proposed Wording – Presented in a Table: ADS Standard Divisions: Advanced (Driving Trials only) Intermediate Preliminary Training Read more
XRCS CD 937.3.1 [Withdrawn] Same Carriage for dressage and cones 16-001
RCS # 16-001 Article – CD937.3.1 (Clarification) Summary – Same carriage for dressage and cones Proponent – Linda Yutzy Date Received – 07Mar15 Change Date – Immediately Status – Withdrawn Current Wording – The same Carriage must be used for Dressage and Cones for CA 2* and above (see Article 936). Proposed Wording – The same Carriage must be used for Read more