RC#: 19-004 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Grooms speaking penalties Rule #: Appendix CD-B Arena Trials Current Wording: 1.10 Grooms May ride in/on the vehicle in competition. During Driven Dressage or Obstacles/Cones competitions, grooms giving verbal or physical directions or sliding, lifting or moving the vehicle Read more
RC#: 19-003 Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Help entering the Dressage Arena Rule #: CD 952.1 Current Wording: 952.1 Entering the Arena An Athlete who enters the arena before the starting signal or who fails to enter the arena within 90 seconds of the starting signal Read more
RC#: 19-002 (7May2018 see also 19-009, 19-010) Status: Posted 14Feb18, Recommended by CDC & ESC 19July18 Name: Hardy Zantke ADS #: 1187 Subject: Groom speaking penalty Rule #: CD 952.2 Current Wording: 952.2 Memory The FEI Driven Dressage Test must be driven from memory. Speaking or indication given by a groom will incur 10 penalties (10 Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-061 Rule/Article: GR-B, also PD-S, CD 14, CD-H, AC2.4 Change Type: New Proponent: Licensed Official Committee Status: Accepted as exceptional rule change at BOD meeting 15Oct17. New Wording: Organizers of ADS-approved events must secure the services of at least one ADS-licensed official. (Rule effective July 1, 2018) Reason for Change: Prevent ADS event from Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-060 Rule/Article: CD 965.3.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Article 965 Obstacle Penalties 965.3.2 Once Grooms have dismounted they are not required to get back onto the carriage and need not follow the Athlete through any of the Compulsory Gates Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-059 Rule/Article: CD 955.5.2 Change Type: New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD as revised* by FEI 955.5.2 Para-Equestrian Athletes in able-bodied competitions Athletes may salute with a nod of their head only. Hats must not be removed at Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 with additional changes not included in RCP RC#: 18-058 Rule/Article: CD 945.2.1.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. from CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Article 945 Outside assistance At ADS-recognized events, no person, either on or off a competing carriage entry may give Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-057 Rule/Article: CD 964.7 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. 7.1 At the Finish of [delete: Section B, add: Last Transfer] Last Transfer any missing or disconnected trace, pole strap or reins will incur 10 penalties for each occurrence. 7.2 At Read more
To be posted RC#: 18-056 Rule/Article: CD 969.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Update penalty chart to show rule changes. To be done after final rules are passed.
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-055 Rule/Article: CD FEI Annex 8 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI proposed change (posted 30July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised wording: FEI Annex 8. Oxer in Cones course 973.1.6 An oxer will be composed of 2 pairs of cones in a Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-054 Rule/Article: CD 966.1.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised wording: 966.1.2 One member of the Ground Jury must be at the end of [delete: Section B, add: Last Transfer section] Last Transfer section to supervise the inspection of carriages, Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-053 Rule/Article: CD 964.6.3 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. DELETE 964.6.3 If an obstacle is situated within 300m of the finish line, an Athlete is allowed to stop to carry out necessary repairs to the harness or carriage (missing or disconnected Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-052 Rule/Article: CD 964.5 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised Wording: Outside the obstacles in Section B, Grooms and Athletes are not allowed to dismount unless the carriage is stationary. If the vehicle is not stationary, either or both groom(s) dismounting Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-051 Rule/Article: CD 964.3, 964.4 and 964.6 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Delete 964.3 Deviation from the Course Delete 964.4 Incorrect Pace Add New: 964.6. Incorrect pace [numbering revised pending approval of deleting 964.3, .4] At ADS-recognized events, should Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 later WITHDRAWN due to FEI decision not to change. Penalties remain at 0.25 per second. RC#: 18-050 Rule/Article: CD 963.5.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised Wording: 963.5.2 Athletes completing [delete: Section A and B, Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 later WITHDRAWN due to FEI decision not to change. Penalties remain at 0.25 per second. RC#: 18-049 Rule/Article: CD 963.5.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised Wording: 963.5.1 In all Sections, Athletes will be penalised Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-048 Rule/Article: CD 963.2.3 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised Wording: 963.2.3 The Minimum Time for Section B is [delete: three, add: two] two minutes less than the Time Allowed. Reason for change: change the time allowed window in Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-047 Rule/Article: CD 961.3.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward with FEI revision* to BOD Revised Wording: 961.3.2 The Entry and Exit of each Obstacle must be marked by Red and White Flags (red on the Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-046 Rule/Article: CD 960.6 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. Revised Wording: 960.6 Paces Delete 6.1 & 6.2: 6.1 The finish of Section B must not be more than 300 m from the exit of the last Obstacle unless Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-045 Rule/Article: CD 960.3.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD Revised Wording: 960.3.1. There must be a compulsory rest of not less than 10 minutes in the designated rest area prior to the start of Read more
Not Approved by BOD in favor of 18-022, 15Nov17 RC#: 18-044 Rule/Article: CD 960.2.9 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 30July17).Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. from CDC 1Nov17: was approved by CDC to forward to BOD… from RC: however this RCP – 18-044 – adds last transfer which did not Read more
from CDC 1Nov17: RC questioned conflict with withdrawal of 960.1.3 (18-040): HOUSEKEEPING Last Transfer Column removed and footnotes edited RC#: 18-043 Rule/Article: CD 960.2.8 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. FINAL VERSION Reason for Change: Add specifications for Last Transfer section; notes for modifying minimum Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-041 Rule/Article: CD 960.1.7 Change Type: New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: CDC-recommended FEI change proposals (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD New rule from FEI: 960.1.7. As an alternative option to the Phase A there can be used a controlled Warm-up (min 30 minutes before Read more
Withdrawn by CDC 1Nov 17 RC#: 18-040 Rule/Article: CD 960.1.3 Change Type: New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. See also 960.2.7 18-042 Current Wording: 960.1.3 At ADS-recognized events, the provisions this paragraph do not apply. ….. At ADS-recognized events, the Sections are A, Walk, Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-039 Rule/Article: CD Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. from CDC 1Nov 17: forward to BOD FEI Revised Wording: 928.4.2 An Athlete must start the competition with a whip in hand or incur [delete: 10, add: 5] 5 penalty points. Read more
BOD passed 15Nov17 RC#: 18-038 Rule/Article: CD 928.3.1 Change Type: Modify, New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving change and final wording. from CDC 1Nov 17: revised FEI wording Final Wording: 928.3.1. At all times, whilst on a carriage, Athletes and Grooms under the age of 18 must wear a body/[add:back] back protector and a Read more
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-026 Rule/Article: Appendix CD-H Change Type: Modify and New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: received 7Jun17 and posted 10Jun17, corrected and reposted 11Jun17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Changed Wording and addition for Driving Derbys SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-025 Rule/Article: Appendix CD-C, Article 4 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: received and posted 7Jun17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: One licensed CD-judge. Derbies over 25 entries also require a licensed CD-TD or a second CD judge. Officials may not officiate and compete at the same event Read more
BOD did not approve RC 15Oct17 RC#: 18-021 Rule/Article: CD 965.7.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted 1June17. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD See also 18-003 Current Wording: … At ADS-recognized events other than Arena Trials, Obstacle elapsed time for Training division competitors shall not be provided. The five-minute time limit shall apply (See Read more
BOD did NOT approve 15Nov17 RC#: 18-012 Rule/Article: CD 928.2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Change Type: Modify Proponent: CD Committee Status: 31May17 received and posted. Recommended by CDC 25July17. From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD. From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: 2.2 At ADS-recognized events, the provisions of this paragraph do not apply. Athletes and Grooms must wear securely fastened Protective Headgear and a back protector in Read more
RC#: 18-011 Rule/Article: PD – 201 Change Type: New Proponent: Diane Kern Status: 24May17 received; 26May17 posted and sent to committee. Not Recommended by the Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 4Aug17). Current Wording: none New Wording: A show with fewer than 25 competitors at the event may have obstacles judged by the TD or other competition knowledgeable person. Reason for Change: Read more
Not recommended by Event Standards Committee (posted 30July17). Not recommended by Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 30July17). Not recommended by Combined Driving Committee (posted 25July17). RC#: 18-010 Rule/Article: GR 2.7a Change Type: Modify Proponent: Mike Rider Status: 13May17 received; 15May17 posted. Current Wording: The “competition age” of an individual will be the age reached during the calendar year. New Wording: The age of Read more
Not recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). RC#: 18-008 Rule/Article: CD 960.5.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Penny Nicely Status: 26Apr17 received; 28Apr17 posted and sent to committee. Not recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). Current Wording: 960.5.1 Sufficient red and white compulsory turning flags must be positioned on the Course to ensure that all Athletes follow the designated track. Athletes must leave the Read more
Not recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). RC#: 18-009 Rule/Article: CD 963.4.2 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Penny Nicely Status: 26Apr17 received; 28Apr17 posted and sent to committee Current Wording: 963.4.2 [FEI] If an Athlete is not ready to start Section A at his scheduled time, the Timekeeper will start him at the earliest available time at his discretion, and record the actual Read more
BOD approved 15Oct17 RC#: 18-007 Rule/Article: CD 975.2.7 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Penny Nicely Status: 26Apr17 received; 27Apr17 posted and sent to committee. Recommended by CDC (posted 25July17). From CDC 25Oct17 for BOD Current Wording: 975.2.7 Grooms must be seated in their proper places between the start and finish lines. They are not allowed to indicate the course or to speak Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-006 Rule/Article: PD 207.3.b Change Type: Modify Proponent: Jeffrey Morse Status: 13Mar17 received; 26Apr17 posted and sent to committee. Recommended by the Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 25July17.) Final recommendation for BOD (no changes) Current Wording: Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on the vehicle or other pieces of harness. A throatlatch and a full noseband are mandatory. Read more
BOD approved 15Nov17 RC#: 18-001 Rule/Article: PD 255.1 Change Type: Modify Proponent: Lonnie Leavitt Status: 7Feb17 received; 9Feb17 posted and sent to committee with Note below. Recommended by the Pleasure Driving Committee (posted 25July17). Final recommendation for BOD (no changes) Current Wording: Article 255 Spares 255.1 Spares must be carried on each vehicle during a pleasure drive. They are as follows: Wheel wrench Read more
FEI rule change RECOMMENDED by the Combined Driving Committee RC#: 17-047 Rule/Article: 965.3.2 Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Date: posted 1Aug2016 Current wording: Once Grooms have dismounted they are not required to get back onto the carriage and need not follow the Athlete through any of the Compulsory Gates in the rest of the Obstacle. Grooms do not have to be Read more
This RCS has been WITHDRAWN by the CDC 21Sept2016. RC#: 17-046 Rule/Article: CD 965.6.1 965.7.1 (rule number corrected 3Aug2016) Proponent: Ellen Ettenger / Combined Driving Committee Date: posted 2 July 2016 (received June 1) Current Wording: The Athlete will be timed from when the nose of the leading horse passes between the entry flags and the nose of the leading horse Read more
This RC has been withdrawn by the CDC 21Sept2016 This suggestion has not been recommended. RC#: 17-041 Rule/Article: 960.2.9 Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Date: posted 7June2016, revised 27July2016, corrected 5Aug2016 to match 17-040 see also 17-040 Current Wording: (in italics, second sentence) At ADS-recognized events with Section A, VSE entries in Training and Preliminary Divisions may compete on Read more