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#: 19-057 Status: Posted 15 Jun18, Recommended by PDC 19July18 Name: Jeff Morse for PDC ADS #: 4667 Subject: Add Option to Ride and Drive Class Rule #: PD-227.1 Current Wording: 227.1 Under Saddle: To be shown both ways of the arena at a walk, trot (or jog), and canter (or lope). To stand quietly and Read more
RC#: 19-036 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Special Dispensations Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.7 Special Dispensations – At all ADS competitions, when Athletes are tied to the carriage (as allowed by dispensation,) the Athlete must have an able-bodied person Read more
RC#: 19-035 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Written approval by Organizer Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.6 Written approval by Organizer – Upon the ADS entry of an athlete requesting dispensation, the organizer shall acknowledge in writing to the Athlete Read more
RC#: 19-034 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Dispensation Notice to the Jury Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.5 Dispensation Notice to the Jury – The Organizer shall distribute the Athlete’s dispensation(s) to each member of the Jury and attach Read more
RC#: 19-033 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Rules Dispensation Notice Required on Entry Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.4 Dispensation Notice Required upon Entry – All relevant details regarding an Athlete’s dispensation, to include the Dispensation certificate from the USEF or Read more
RC#: 19-032 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Athletes Rules Seeking dispensations Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.3 Seeking dispensations – To seek USEF or FEI dispensation, the Athlete shall comply with the requirements of the USEF or FEI to include USEF Read more
RC#: 19-031 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Athletes Rules Temporary Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.2 Temporary – At ADS-recognized events, Athletes with temporary verifiable physical impairments who are capable of independently driving, are encouraged to compete. These Athletes who desire Read more
RC#: 19-030 Status: Posted 11 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marcie Quist ADS #: 7910 Subject: GR New Para Athletes Rules Permanent Rule #: GR 1.8 Current Wording: New Wording: 1.8.1 Permanent – At ADS-recognized events, Para Athletes with permanent verifiable physical impairments who are capable of independently driving, are encouraged to compete. Dispensation grants Read more
RC#: 19-017 Status: Posted 5Jun18, Recommended with Mods by CDC Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Marc Johnson / CDC Chair ADS #: 9050 Subject: Add two-section marathon Rule #: NEW 960.2.8.1 Current Wording: New Wording: 2Dec18 BoD: Make clear this is an OPTION for Organizers. Reason for Change: Add two-section Marathon, distances and section speeds to ADS Read more
RC#: 19-008 Status: Posted 7May18, Recommended with Mods by CDC, Recommended by ESC 19July18 Name: Penny Nicely ADS #: 4259 Subject: Scoring Rule #: New (Competition Personnel) Current Wording: None New Wording: The scorer at any ADS recognized event is responsible for completing the scoring for an event/show and determining the placings and/or points applicable to 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 approved 15Nov 17 RC#: 18-042 Rule/Article: CD 960.2.7 Change Type: Modify, New Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Status: Submitted and recommended by CDC (posted 29July17). Subject to FEI approving changes and final wording. From CDC 1Nov 17: withdraw changes to a, b, c, and e. Adds Controlled warmup option. See also 960.1.3 18-040 Final Wording: 960.2.7 At ADS-recognized events: [NEW:] d. The 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#: 18-038 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
FEI rule change RECOMMENDED by the Combined Driving Committee RC#: 17-051 Rule/Article: 981 Penalties in Cones chart Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Date: posted 1Aug2016 Article 981 Summary of Penalties in Cones 1 Clarification: Line 3: Driving without a whip in the arena competition 1 New: Add last line: Grooms standing between the start and Finish / 975.2.7 / 5 Read more
FEI rule change RECOMMENDED by the Combined Driving Committee RC#: 17-050 Rule/Article: Annex 8 Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Date: posted 1Aug2016 New Annex 8: (old Annex 8 becomes Annex 10, old Annex 10 becomes Annex 9)
FEI rule change RECOMMENDED by the Combined Driving Committee RC#: 17-049 Rule/Article: 973.1.6 and 973.1.6.1 Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Date: posted 1Aug2016 NEW 973.1.6 An Oxer will be composed of two pairs of cones in a straight line. The distance between the first set of cones and the second set will be between 1.5 and 3 meters, at the Read more
FEI rule change RECOMMENDED by the Combined Driving Committee RC#: 17-048 Rule/Article: 973.1.2 Proponent: Combined Driving Committee Date: posted 1Aug2016 Current wording: All obstacles consisting of a single pair of cones will constitute a single obstacle. New wording: All obstacles consisting of a single pair or double pair (oxer) of cones will constitute as a single obstacle.
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Event Standards Committee as amended This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Combined Driving Committee as amended RC#: 17-030 Rule/Article: GR 6.3 Proponent: Boots Wright Date: posted 2June2016, amended 3Oct16 New: GR 6.3 At American Driving Society recognized events, all equines entering the event location must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Read more
This Proposal is RECOMMENDED by the Event Standards Committee. RC#: 17-003 Rule/Article: Approval of Competitions (AC) 2.6 Proponent: Event Standards Committee Date: posted 3Jan16 Current Wording: AC.2.6 Provide qualified medical personnel (as defined by state or local EMS district) either present or on call (except marathon); a means of communication for accident notification to the central command area; a means of patient Read more
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
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
RCS/RCP # 16-031 Article – PD-233 Summary – New rules for Picnic Class Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended by PDC Jul2015. Open for member comments. Modified Wording – Chapter 6 Class Specifications: Concours d’Elegance & Carriage Dog Class Specialty Classes New Wording – Article 233 Picnic Class 233.1 A picnic appropriate to Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-019 Article – PD-203.1 Summary – Entry definition Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015, with modifications 16Oc2015 Current Wording – Article 203 ENTRY 203.1 An entry is defined as a combination of horse(s), vehicle and driver and must be assigned Read more
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
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 # 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