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 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
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 # 16-038 Housekeeping Article – DR Summary – Change per RCP CD 960.2.9 Proponent – RC Date Posted – 16Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Add Wording – Add 504.5 Medium Trot and 504.6 Lengthen Stride at the Trot (copy from CD section) Add 505.1 Collected Canter, 505.2 Extended Canter and 508 Diagonal Yield Read more
RCS # 16-037 Housekeeping Article – CD-E Summary – Change per RCP CD 960.2.9 Proponent – RC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Change Wording – Preliminary Sect B max speed changes to 9.5 per RCP CD 960.2.9
RCS # 16-036 Housekeeping Article – DR-C Summary – Correction Proponent – RC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Change Wording – Correct test time for Intermediate Test 7 from 9.5 to 10
RCS # 16-035 Housekeeping Article – PD-Notes Summary – Change per modified RC 16-011 Proponent – RC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Change Wording – TD ineligibility – A TD shall not be an exhibitor, judge (except as allowed by the rules), Driver, Course Designer, Organizer or Manager on the grounds where Read more
FEI # 16fei-02 Article – CD Preamble Summary – modify Preamble Proponent – CDC Date Posted – 7Oct15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Revised Wording – Every eventuality cannot be provided for in these Rules. As a result, this edition of the Rules is designed for flexibility to adapt to a developing discipline by referring in appropriate circumstances to Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-020b Article – PD Summary – Definition of Noseband Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by Rules Comm – contingent on approval of RCP PD-207.3 – DEFINITION OF NOSEBAND 16-020 Housekeeping change: All instances of “noseband” in the Pleasure Driving Rules to be changed to “full noseband”. Strike Read more
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/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 # 16-030 Article – PD-248.5 Summary – Clarification of Pick Your Route Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Recommended by PDC Jul2015. Open for member comments. Modified Wording – 248.5 Pick Your Route Obstacles a. To be driven over a course of obstacles (paired markers) with no set Read more
RCS # 16-028 Housekeeping Article – PD-234.3 Summary – Remove redundant rule Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Remove Wording – Article 234 Participation 234.3 No one may stand behind the driver unless the vehicle does not allow seating beside or behind the driver. Reason for change – Read more
RCS # 16-027 Housekeeping Article – PD-260.3 Summary – Pleasure Drive Pace Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by RC Revised Wording – Article 260 Pleasure Drive – Pace 260.3 Walk Section: Management has the option of adding a walk section near the midpoint, not to exceed 0.6 mile Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-026 Article – PD-247 Summary – Change Class Name to Timed Obstacles Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 Revised Wording – Article 247 Time Competitions Timed Obstacles Included FYI – 247.1 To be driven over a prescribed course of obstacles. The number of Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-025 Article – PD-239.1 Summary – Cone measurement Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 Current Wording – Article 239 Measurement of Obstacles 239.1 For “traffic cones,” adjustment is made as follows: a. The track width of each vehicle should be taken at Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-024 Article – PD-228 Summary – Drive and Ride Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015, with modifications 16Oct2015 Current Wording – Article 228 Drive and Ride Single horse to be shown in two concurrent sections. 228.1 In Harness: To be shown to Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-023 Article – PD-214 Summary – Effective date for experience-based classes Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 See also RCS 16-012 Revised Wording – Additional New Wording – 214.7 The status of Maiden, Novice and Limit entries is as of the Read more
RCS/RCP # 16-020 Article – PD-207.3 Summary – Definition of Noseband Proponent – Pleasure Driving Committee Date Posted – 30Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended by PDC Jul2015 Current Wording – Article 207 Turnout 207.3 Harness a. The harness should be in good condition, clean, fit properly and be appropriate for the style 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
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
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
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 # 16-015 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
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
RCS/RCP # 16-011 Article – LO 6.3 Summary – TD Consecutive years Proponent – Marc Johnson Date Posted – 04Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Open for comments. Recommended for Approval by CDC and LOC Current Wording – A Technical Delegate shall not serve in that capacity at the same Combined Driving Event, Driving Trial, Driven Dressage Read more
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
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/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 # 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
RCS # 16-000 Clarify Housekeeping Article – 000 Summary – Housekeeping Proponent – Jeff Morse Date Posted – 05Jun15 Change Date – 2016 Status – Approved by Rules Comm Use of term “Multiple” throughout the rulebook. Replace instances of the term “multiple” with “pair or multiple” as necessary and as grammatically correct (e.g. plural or singular). Reason: To correct the use Read more
2015 RCS # 114 Summary To allow junior drivers to compete in an open arena Date Received 18Oct14 Proponent Event Standards Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments – 22Oct14; BOD returned to EC 23Oct14; Revised 10Nov14; BOD APPROVED 13Nov14 Current Wording – Article GR2.7 b) “Junior A” – competition age: 10 and below. Junior Read more
2015 RCP # 113 Summary Modify to agree with General Regs Date Received 21Oct14 Proponent Rules Committee Status Recommended for Approval: 21Oct14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 21Oct14 Current Wording – Competition Personnel 3. Veterinarian b. The Veterinarian shall assist management in all matters pertaining to the health and welfare of the animals in competition. Read more
2015 RCP # 112 Summary Appx GR-B – Modify to agree with CD-H Date Received 21Oct14 Proponent Rules Committee Status Recommended for Approval: 21Oct14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 21Oct14 Current Wording – GR-B Competition Personnel Suggested Wording GR-B Reason for change To reference CD-H for requirements
2015 RCS # 54 Summary Clarifies nosebands and encourages gullet straps Date Received 1June14 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date As soon as possible in 2014 Status Open for comments – 1June14Recommended for Approval: 3Aug14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14 Activity Initial Posting: 1June14 Current Wording – GR17 GR 17.2 Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on Read more
2015 RCS # 111 (was #51) Summary Creates rules for Derby Driving Date Received 30May14 Proponent Jennifer Matheson Change Date As soon as possible in 2014 Status Open for comments – 1June14; Approved EC; CDC recommends amended version 14Oct14; BOD returned to CDC 23Oct14; BOD APPROVED AS MODIFIED 13Nov14 Activity Initial Posting: 1June14; Replaced with Read more
2015 FEI # 04 Summary Proposed modifications/clarifications Date Received . Proponent CDC Change Date 2015 Status Open for commentsRecommendation subject to final FEI wording Activity Initial Posting: 9Sept2014 Current Wording 963.4.2 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 Read more
2015 FEI # 03 Summary Proposed modifications/clarifications Date Received . Proponent CDC Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments Recommendation subject to final FEI wording Activity Initial Posting: 9Sept2014 Proposed Wording Please see attached pdf file from FEI. Also please see FEI2015#04 FEI proposed modifications2015
2015 RCS # 110 Summary New “Partner Entry” Date Received . Proponent CDC Change Date 2015 Status Open for comments Recommended; BOD returned to CDC 23Oct14; BOD NOT APPROVED 13Nov14 Activity Initial Posting: 7Sept2014 New Wording, revised 11/10/14 943.2.16 At the Organizer’s discretion, competitors may be invited to participate under one “Partner Entry.” This classification Read more