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 Activity Initial Posting: 1June14; Replaced with new RCP2015#111; Revised 14Oct14 Current Wording – New Revisions 14Oct14 Read more
Six RCPs were sent back to Committee at the October BOD meeting. To easily locate these, use the Filter in the right-hand column, where it says “Any Category” select “2015-RCP2015 Returned” and then click the “show posts” button at the bottom of the list. These items were discussed at the BOD meeting 13Nov14. RCP#29 and 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
2014 FEI # 00 Summary List of ADS Rule Modifications after FEI Rule Update Date Received 12Dec13 Proponent Mike Arnold Change Date Next Rulebook Status Open for comments – 12Dec13 Activity Initial Posting: 12Dec13 The FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE has been included in the text of the rules Competitions Read more
2014 FEI # 00 Summary FEI Driving Rules Rewrite (Initial Distribution) Date Received 015Jul13 Proponent Merridy Hance/Combined Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Open for comments – 19Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 19Sep13 Updated Link: 12Dec13 Anywhere you go in North America – anywhere in the world – you will recognize the sport of combined Read more
2014 RCP # 79 Summary Additional Definitions Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 Suggested Wording – Article 2 – Definition of Terms “ADS Omnibus” – Use of the term “ADS Omnibus” herein shall also mean Prize List if one is published.{replace all Read more
2014 RCP # 78 Summary Drivers->Competitors Date Received 31Jul13 Proponent PDC Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 31Jul13 Suggested Wording – Article 1 – Introduction All drivers competitors at ADS-recognized competitions must be current ADS members or pay the required non-member fee. Reason for change PDC Submitted
2014 RCP # 56 Summary Honor USEF pony measurement cards Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Tracey Higgins Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Suggested Wording – Article 29 Divisions Based on the Horse 9. USEF pony measurement cards will be honored for ADS competitions. Reason for change To Read more
2014 RCP # 49 Summary Use of gullet straps Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – Recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 18.2 Style of Harness Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on the vehicle or other pieces Read more
2014 RCP # 51 Summary Reins must be attached while being unharnessed Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 PDC – recommended: 31July13 Current Wording – Article 6.1 Responsibilities Toward the Horse Whenever fully harnessed to a vehicle and while being Read more
2014 RCP # 50 Summary Define “ADS Omnibus” Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Jeff Morse Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Suggested Wording – Article 2 Definitions of Terms “ADS Omnibus” – Every use of the term “ADS Omnibus” herein shall also mean Prize List if one is Read more
2014 RCP # 49 Summary Competitors must be ADS members Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Pleasure Driving Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 1.6 Introduction All drivers at ADS-recognized competitions must be current ADS members or pay the required non-member fee. Suggested Wording Read more
2014 RCP # 0 Summary Convert Rulebook to Adobe Indesign Date Received 01Jun11 Proponent Rules Committee Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 In order to deliver the rulebook in a number of formats and with live links, the rules committee has decided to convert the rulebook from Read more
2014 RCS # 11 Summary Move all rules for Officials to one document Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Dana Bright Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments: 01Sep13Recommended for Approval: 15Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 The LOC would like to see all of the rules pertaining to officials: duties, acceptance and promotion criteria, code of Read more
2014 RCP # 21 Summary Definition of competitor/athlete/driver Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Jeff Morse Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 2.3 – Definition of Terms The term “driver” used herein refers to the person controlling the reins and whip and brake. Suggested Wording Read more
2014 RCS # 25 Summary Omnibus Listing responsibility Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 127 – Responsibility of the ADS The American Driving Society will, upon approval, provide the following: All judges’ score cards for Pleasure Driving, Read more
2014 RCS # 26 Summary Authority and requirements of the online Omnibus listing Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 128 – General A recognized event is not limited to classes listed in the ADS Rulebook. Special classes Read more
2014 RCS # 27 Summary Event Approval Requirements Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 129 – Prize Lists, Catalogs and Omnibus In order for an event to be recognized by the ADS, the prize list, catalog or Read more
2014 RCS # 28 Summary Clarification and power to enforce Date Received 01Jun13 Proponent Simon Rosenman Change Date Next Rulebook Status Closed for comments – 01Sep13 Activity Initial Posting: 01Jun13 Current Wording – Article 129.2 – Prize Lists, Catalogs and Omnibus none Suggested Wording – Article 129 – Prize Lists, Catalogs and Omnibus Applications with Read more