RC#: 19-071 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Allow higher bridges in Cones Rule #: CD 973 Current Wording Article 973 Obstacles 4. Water and bridges 4.4. Wooden bridges, or bridges of similar suitable construction approved by the Technical Delegate, with fan shaped wings at the entrance, with the bridge surface Read more
RC#: 19-070 Status: Posted 30 July 18, Exceptions proposed by CDC and DDC Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Condense General Impression Rule #: CD 955 Current Wording Article 955 General Impression 955.1 Principle There are five boxes at the end of the Judges Score Sheets for marks on General Impression observed by the judges throughout Read more
RC#: 19-069 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Substitution During Event (linked to FEI RPC on article 935.5.3) Rule #: CD 946 Current Wording: 946.2 Substitutions during an Event 2.1 Substitution of Horses or Athletes during a Competition is not permitted. The penalty will be Disqualification. New Wording: 946.2 Substitutions during Read more
RC#: 19-068 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Additional Exception to Elimination of Athlete Rule #: CD 940.13.1 Current Wording: 940.13 Penalties 13.1 Contravention of any paragraph in this Article in Competition will incur Elimination of the Athlete, exception for 940.1.1 to 940.1.13. New Wording: 940.13 Penalties 13.1 Contravention of any Read more
RC#: 19-067 Status: Posted 30 July 18 Name: FEI ADS #: Subject: Substitute Horse Cones Competition Rule #: CD 935.5.3 Current Wording: 935.5 In-Harness Inspection before Cones 5.1 The In-Harness Inspection must be carried out before any horse starts Cones, only when Cones follow Marathon. It must be performed by an Inspecting Committee consisting of Read more
RC#: 19-066 Status: Posted 16 Jun18, Recommend with Mofidifications by CDC 19July18 Name: CDC ADS #: 9050 Subject: Add CT to Appendix H, Update Driving Derby Rule #: CD-Appendix H Current Wording: No CT info currently in Appendix H, DD needs update New Wording: Reason for Change: We need guidelines for both Combined Tests and Read more
RC#: 19-065 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Strengthen Prohibition on Athletes Altering a Course Rule #: PD-235.2 Current Wording: 235.2 While walking the course, drivers must not alter, adjust, or in any way move an obstacle, or any part thereof. Should a competitor have Read more
RC#: 19-062 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Whip Must Be Carried in Hand at all Times Rule #: PD-246 Penalties Current Wording: 247 Penalties Table Failure to carry whip (207.2) Elimination New Wording: 247 Penalties Table Failure Read more
RC#: 19-061 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Whip Must Be Carried Rule #: PD-207.2 Current Wording: 207.2 A whip should be carried in hand at all times while driving. A driver not in compliance may be eliminated or disqualified. New Wording: 207.2 A whip Read more
RC#: 19-056 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Remove Reference to Omnibus Rule #: PD-314 Current Wording: Article 314 Boots Bell boots, shin boots, protective hoof boots and leg wraps may be used in all competitions at the discretion of the organizer as Read more
RC#: 19-055 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Remove Unnecessary Measuring Instruction Rule #: PD-240.1 Current Wording: 240.1 Obstacle courses should be accurately measured with a measuring wheel, if possible, or tapeline. New Wording: Delete Reason for Change: Unnecessary. Obvious SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
RC#: 19-054 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Remove Unnecessary Instruction Rule #: PD-239.3 Current Wording: 239.3 Care should be taken when numbers are placed to ensure that the numbers do not protrude inside the markers where they might be disturbed without hitting the obstacle Read more
RC#: 19-052 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Organizer Invokes Time Limit Rule #: PD-205.2 Current Wording: 205.2 The driver must be prepared to enter the ring or obstacle course area when his/her class is called. After a reasonable wait, management may announce that a Read more
RC#: 19-051 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Judge Approves Vehicle Substitution Rule #: PD-203.1 Current Wording: 203.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Omnibus, an entry is defined as a combination of horse(s), vehicle and driver and must be assigned a specific entry number. In Read more
RC#: 19-048 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Organizers May Tailor Events Rule #: PD-202 Current Wording: 202 Name of Class If show management wishes to offer a class described in the ADS Rulebook, the class must be conducted as stated. If management wishes to Read more
RC#: 19-047 Status: Posted 15 Jun18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Replace “Management” with “Organizer” Rule #: GR-2.5 Current Wording: 2.5 The term “management” used herein refers to the person(s) responsible for organizing and running the competition New Wording: 2.5 The term “organizer” used herein refers to the Read more
RC#: 19-046 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Reccommended by PDC & ESC, R with Mods by CDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Condense Text Rule #: GR-5.2 Current Wording: 5 Responsibilities of Drivers and Officials 5.2 All officials and management should constantly be on the lookout for unsafe Read more
RC#: 19-045 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Withdrawn by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC, Boots Wright for ESC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Safety Inspection Required Rule #: GR-5.3 Current Wording: 5 Responsibilities of Drivers and Officials 5.3 In the case of an accident, the judge or management may require a safety inspection of the vehicle Read more
THIS RULE HAS BEEN PASSED BY THE BOD AND GOES INTO EFFECT 1Jan2019. 15Nov17 BOD did not approve , Feb2018 BOD passed this as modified below New Wording: 2.2 Athletes and Grooms must wear securely fastened Protective Headgear [add: and Protective Vests] [delete: a back protector] in the Marathon [add: or any competition that includes marathon-type obstacles] that is in Read more
RC#: 19-043 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC & R with Mods by CDC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Para Course Inspection Rule #: CD-962.3 Current Wording: 962.3 Inspection of the Course by Athletes. 3.5 The Obstacles may only be inspected on foot. No motor vehicles or bicycles may be taken inside Read more
RC#: 19-042 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Judging requirement for Para Athletes Rule #: CD-955.5 Current Wording: 955.5 Athlete 5.2 Para-Equestrian Athletes in able-bodied competitions. Athletes may salute with a nod of their head only. Hats must not be removed at the salute, and Read more
RC#: 19-041 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19 July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Replace “drivers with disabilities” with “Para Athletes” Rule #: CD-943.2 Current Wording: 943.2 2.7 No person may be tied to the Carriage in any way during the Competitions. An Athlete may be secured by rope, webbing Read more
RC#: 19-040 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: Clarify permitted auxilliary reins for Para drivers Rule #: CD-940.5 Current Wording: 940.5 Auxiliary reins 5.1 Auxiliary reins (including any type of check reins) are not permitted when in harness. At ADS-recognized events for Training division only, Read more
RC#: 19-039 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19 July 18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: CD “Disabled” to be replaced by “Para” Rule #: CD.937.2.1 Current Wording: 2.1 Carriages suitable for the disabled Athlete must be used and carriages for PE Singles may be 2 or 4-wheeled. New Wording: 2.1 Read more
RC#: 19-038 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: AC Para requirements for Motorized Vehicles Rule #: AC.2.14 Current Wording: AC.2.14 Motorized Vehicle Notice: At any ADS-recognized event, minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the jurisdiction Read more
RC#: 19-037 Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR Disabilities Notice Required Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: 1.8 Disabilities – Prior to the arrival at the show grounds, competitors are encouraged to advise management of any specific accommodations which may not be accounted for in these Read more
RC#: 19-026 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: CD 940.1.4-940.1.5 Carriage measurements Rule #: CD 940.1.4 and CD 940.1.5 Current Wording: 1.4 Length of individual pole chains or pole straps: the length has to be minimum 30 cm. The measurement is taken from the Read more
RC#: 19-022 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: VSE arena size Rule #: CD-F Current Wording: Diagrams for 20 x 50, 20 x 40, 30 x 75, 30 x 60 dressage arenas New Wording: Delete diagrams for 20 x 50 and 20 x Read more
RC#: 19-021 Status: Posted 6Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Incorrect Pace Rule #: 964.4 Incorrect Pace Current Wording: Should one or more Horses break into a canter within the last 300 m before the finish and this is not corrected within five seconds, the Read more
RC#: 19-019 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: VSE short course Rule #: 960.2.9 (2) Current Wording: Note: The Organizing Committee, with the approval of the Course Designer and Technical Delegate, has the right to lower speeds and distances to suit the weather, Read more
RC#: 19-018 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended with Mods by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Marathon Distance and Pace Rule #: 960.2.8 Current Wording: New Wording: Reason for Change: Replace Walk Section with Transfer Section. Preliminary should be allowed any pace throughout Section B to better align with Read more
RC#: 19-016 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Dressage Tests Rule #: 951 Driven Dressage Tests Current Wording: Details of approved FEI Driven Dressage Tests are shown on the FEI website. The schedules for all events must state clearly which of these Tests Read more
RC#: 19-015 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Not Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Groom assistance Rule #: 945.3 Permitted assistance Current Wording: The following are considered to be permitted outside assistance: • Assistance during compulsory rests and in neutral zones between Sections. • Assistance to avoid accidents. • Read more
RC#: 19-013 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Carriage for Dressage/Cones Rule #: 937.3.1 Current Wording: 3.1 The same Carriage must be used for Dressage and Cones for CA 2* and above (see Article 936). At ADS competitions at the Training, Preliminary and Intermediate Read more
RC#: 19-012 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Withdrawn by CDC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Eligibility for ADS-recognized Events Rule #: 913.3.2 – 913.3.4 Current Wording: 913.3 Eligibility for ADS-recognized Events 3.2 Preliminary division a. The driver has completed* at least two recognized CDEs or two DTs or had other equivalent driving Read more
RC#: 19-010 Status: Posted 7May18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: Subject: Groom speaking in dressage Rule #: 520.18 Current Wording: Any intervention by a third party not riding on the vehicle, whether solicited or not, with the object of facilitating the task of the Competitor or his horses, is forbidden Read more
RC#: 19-009 Status: Posted 7May18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: Subject: Groom speaking in dressage Rule #: 520.1 Current Wording: The dressage test must be driven from memory. New Wording: Add: Groom(s) speaking will incur 10 penalty points – to be given only once per test. Reason for Change: to Read more
RC#: 19-007 Status: Posted 15Feb18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1167 Subject: Grooms Standing in Dressage Rule #: 945.2.1.2 Current Wording: 2.1.2 In Dressage and Cones, Grooms must remain seated in their proper positions between entering and leaving the Arena. ey are not permitted to handle the reins or the Read more
RC#: 19-006 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended by CDC &ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Groom speaking in Dressage penalty Rule #: CD 945.2 Current Wording: 945.2 Prohibited outside assistance At ADS-recognized events, no person, either on or off a competing carriage entry may give verbal or physical directions to an Athlete with the Read more
RC#: 19-005 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Groom speaking in Dressage penalty Rule #: 957 – 12. box Current Wording: Groom speaking or giving indications 945.2 10 penalties (once) See ADS exception Elimination New Wording: Groom speaking or giving indications 945.2 10 penalty points (once) DELETE: Read more