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USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status GR 915.2 369-16 Description: limiting entries CP 102.6 224-16 Description: definitions of terms CP 216.0 219-16 Description: donkeys and mules CP 238.0 225-16 Description: off-course 3 2/1/2017 American Saddlebred Approved 1 2/1/2017 ADS Approved 1 2/1/2017 ADS Approved 1 2/1/2017 ADS Approved CP 249.3 226-16 1 2/1/2017 ADS Approved Description: double jeopardy obstacles CP 249.6 227-16 1 2/1/2017 ADS Approved Description: specialty time competitions CP 250.1 228-16 1 2/1/2017 ADS Approved Description: high point competitions CP 251.1 230-16 1 2/1/2017 ADS Approved Description: pleasure obstacle driving DC 0.0 199-16 Description: remove FEI rules 3 2/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 1.0 174-16 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: driven dressage arena DC 4.0 195-16 Description: tandem DC 5.0 197-16 Description: tandem DC 9.0 198-16 Description: show ground 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 900.0 158-16 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: combined driving events DC 901.1 159-16 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: categories and levels Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 1 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status DC 909.0 160-16 Description: official results DC 911.2 161-16 Description: yellow warning card 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 914.0 157-16 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: National Championships DC 917.0 162-16 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: schedule of the event DC 928.2 163-16 Description: protective headgear DC 930.4 175-16 Description: height 3 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 932.0 164-16 3 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: examinations and inspections of horses DC 937.1 176-16 3 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: weights and dimensions DC 938.1 177-16 Description: lamps DC 939.1 178-16 Description: tires DC 940.0 179-16 Description: bitless bridles DC 943.2 165-16 Description: participation 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 4 2/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 944.0 166-16 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: identification number DC 945.2 180-16 Description: outside assistance 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 946.1 181-16 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: substitutions before an event Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 2 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status DC 948.1 167-16 Description: starting order DC 949.0 182-16 Description: driven dressage DC 951.0 168-16 Description: approved tests 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 953.3 183-16 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: judging tandems and unicorns DC 955.0 184-16 Description: general impression DC 956.3 185-16 Description: scoring DC 960.2 186-16 Description: marathon course DC 964.1 169-16 Description: whip DC 966.1 170-16 Description: judges DC 967.3 187-16 Description: officials DC 972.1 188-16 Description: VSE courses DC 973.1 189-16 Description: obstacles DC 973.2 171-16 Description: obstacles DC 974.0 190-16 Description: cones competition DC 975.2 191-16 Description: cones competition 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 3 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 3 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status DC 978.3 192-16 Description: time competition DC 984.1 172-16 Description: conflict of interest DC 988.1 173-16 Description: technical delegate DC 989.1 193-16 Description: course designers DC 990.0 194-16 Description: chief steward DR 121.2 116-16 Description: crescent noseband DR 121.4 115-16 Description: crescent noseband SB 157.5 218-16 Description: western WD 104.5 243-16 Description: jog WD 110.3 248-16 Description: transitions 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 2/1/2017 Dressage Approved 2 2/1/2017 Dressage Approved 2 2/1/2017 ASHA Approved 2 2/1/2017 WDAA Approved 3 2/1/2017 WDAA Approved WD 114.0 242-16 3 2/1/2017 WDAA Approved Description: turn on the forehand/haunches WD 120.0 122-16 Description: tack WD 125.6 247-16 Description: judging of tests WD 130.2 246-16 Description: musical freestyle 3 2/1/2017 WDAA Approved 2 2/1/2017 WDAA Approved 2 2/1/2017 WDAA Approved WD 141.0 244-16 3 2/1/2017 WDAA Approved Description: western dressage seat equitation Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 4 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status GR 1038.0 021-16 Description: stewards/tds DR 111.3 303-16 Description: lateral movements DR 121.7 308-16 Description: identification tag DR 121.9 309-16 Description: nose net DR 125.7 257-16 Description: technical delegate DR 126.0 311-16 Description: judges DR 129.9 315-16 Description: musical freestyle HK 108.3 137-16 Description: cross entry HK 110.0 333-16 Description: division of classes 2 4/1/2017 Licensed Officials Approved 2 4/1/2017 Dressage Approved 2 4/1/2017 Dressage Approved 2 4/1/2017 Dressage Approved 2 4/1/2017 Dressage Approved 2 4/1/2017 Dressage Approved 2 4/1/2017 Dressage Approved 1 4/1/2017 AHHS Approved 2 4/1/2017 Hackney Approved HK 122.10 135-16 1 4/1/2017 AHHS Approved Description: park pleasure driving HK 125.10 136-16 Description: cross entry HK 128.12 138-16 Description: cross entry 1 4/1/2017 AHHS Approved 1 4/1/2017 AHHS Approved JP 103.2 278-16 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved Description: schooling supervision JP 105.1 277-16 Description: judges JP 116.4 276-16 Description: five year old jumper 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 5 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status JP 116.5 275-16 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved Description: classes restricted by age of horse JP 122.4 261-16 Description: standards JP 122.4 262-16 Description: American JP 131.2 272-16 Description: speed JP 135.14 271-16 Description: Hors de Concours JP 142.3 270-16 Description: breaking ties JP 145.3 267-16 Description: faults and time JP 145.3 268-16 Description: faults and time 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved 1 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved JP 147.1 266-16 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved Description: faults converted into seconds JP 150.12 265-16 Description: starting order 2 4/1/2017 Jumper Approved MO 165.0 043-16 3 4/1/2017 Morgan Approved Description: AMHA Medal Class Rules MO 177.0 044-16 2 4/1/2017 Morgan Approved Description: morgan reining section RD 109.7 217-16 Description: roadster classic SB 104.1 256-16 Description: appointments SB 111.0 019-16 Description: division of classes 2 4/1/2017 ARHPA Approved 2 4/1/2017 American Saddlebred Approved 2 4/1/2017 ASHA Approved Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 6 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status EQ 110.6 292-16 Description: Pony Medal Class 2 7/2/2017 USHJA Approved GR 829.3 351-16 1 9/1/2017 Paso Fino Approved Description: length of competition paso fino EQ 105.5 290-16 Description: appointments EQ 110.10 293-16 Description: WIHS equitation EQ 110.13 084-16 Description: Medal class EQ 112.0 294-16 Description: H/J Seat Equitation 3 9/1/2017 USHJA Approved 2 9/1/2017 USHJA Approved 1 9/1/2017 Thomas O'Mara Approved 1 9/1/2017 USHJA Approved GR 135.8 352-16 1 12/1/2017 American Saddlebred Approved Description: American Saddlebred GR 201.0 404-16 Description: farm membership GR 202.0 216-16 Description: membership GR 301.0 380-16 Description: Paso Fino GR 308.12 367-16 Description: mileage 4 12/1/2017 Bill Moroney Approved 1 12/1/2017 William Moroney Approved 2 12/1/2017 PFHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved GR 309.0 364-16 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved Description: dues, fees and insurance GR 310.1 365-16 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved Description: cancellation of competitions GR 808.2 214-16 Description: championships GR 831.0 234-16 Description: delay of class 1 12/1/2017 National Hunter Committee Approved 1 12/1/2017 AHA Approved Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 7 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status GR 837.0 376-16 Description: hunter GR 839.0 348-16 Description: cruelty GR 843.0 349-16 Description: horse collapse GR 844.0 347-16 Description: horse fatality GR 845.0 381-16 Description: safety preparedness GR 915.1 368-16 Description: limiting entries GR 1004.0 090-16 Description: western dressage GR 1009.0 375-16 Description: recorded judge GR 1010.0 377-16 Description: special judge GR 1011.0 069-16 Description: guest judge GR 1011.0 338-16 Description: guest cards GR 1011.0 378-16 Description: guest judge 2 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 3 12/1/2017 Horse Welfare Initiative Task Approved Force 2 12/1/2017 Horse Welfare Initiative Task Force Approved 3 12/1/2017 Horse Welfare Initiative Task Approved Force 2 12/1/2017 Competition Management Approved 1 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 1 12/1/2017 Western Dressage Approved 1 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 Licensed Officials Approved 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved GR 1011.16 374-16 1 12/1/2017 HP - Eventing Approved Description: guest judges eventing GR 1012.0 339-16 Description: learner - apprentice GR 1015.0 340-16 Description: steward 4 12/1/2017 Licensed Officials Approved 1 12/1/2017 Licensed Officials Approved Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 8 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status GR 1016.0 379-16 Description: special steward 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved GR 1033.17 213-16 3 12/1/2017 National Hunter Committee Approved Description: Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation judges GR 1044.0 070-16 2 12/1/2017 Carriage Pleasure Driving Approved Description: carriage pleasure driving judges GR 1049.3 371-16 Description: dressage judges 1 12/1/2017 Dressage Approved GR 1050.3 372-16 1 12/1/2017 Dressage Approved Description: dressage sport horse breeding judges GR 1051.0 373-16 Description: DTD GR 1053.2 336-16 Description: eventing judge 1 12/1/2017 Dressage Approved 1 12/1/2017 USEA Approved GR 1054.2 402-16 1 12/1/2017 USEA Approved Description: eventing technical delegate GR 1055.2 337-16 1 12/1/2017 USEA Approved Description: eventing course designer GR 1056.0 384-16 Description: hackney judges GR 1057.6 357-16 Description: hunter judges GR 1061.0 370-16 Description: course designers 2 12/1/2017 Hackney Approved 3 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 2 12/1/2017 Licensed Officials Approved GR 1063.0 385-16 2 12/1/2017 Licensed Officials Approved Description: jumper course designer GR 1069.0 382-16 Description: roadster judges GR 1070.0 386-16 Description: ASB judges 3 12/1/2017 Roadster Approved 2 12/1/2017 American Saddlebred Approved Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 9 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status GR 1071.0 383-16 2 12/1/2017 Saddle Seat Eq Approved Description: saddle seat equitation judges GR 1077.0 353-16 Description: western judges GR 1120.0 212-16 Description: awards GR 1129.0 343-16 Description: Friesian GR 1133.3 356-16 Description: jumpers 1 12/1/2017 Western Committee Approved 1 12/1/2017 Bill Moroney Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved GR 1134.5 047-16 1 12/1/2017 Morgan Approved Description: morgan horse division GR 1142.1 211-16 1 12/1/2017 Welsh Approved Description: welsh pony/cob and half-welsh GR 1210.7 362-16 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved Description: competition management GR 1212.2 363-16 Description: prize lists GR 1306.3 079-16 Description: amateur rule AL 104.6 049-16 Description: halter classes AL 229.0 223-16 Description: appointments AL 241.4 222-16 Description: working equitation 1 12/1/2017 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Approved 2 12/1/2017 Tiffani Frey Approved 2 12/1/2017 Cynthia Roberts Approved 1 12/1/2017 Andalusian/Lusitano Approved 1 12/1/2017 Andalusian/Lusitano Approved AL 243.0 220-16 1 12/1/2017 Andalusian/Lusitano Approved Description: ease of handling phase AL 243.9 221-16 1 12/1/2017 Andalusian/Lusitano Approved Description: ease of handling phase Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 10 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status AR 107.1 233-16 3 12/1/2017 AHA Approved Description: requirements for competition management AR 107.8 052-16 Description: western dressage AR 109.18 235-16 Description: falls AR 177.3 237-16 Description: scoring AR 178.6 231-16 Description: fall of horse or rider AR 210.3 056-16 Description: working cow horse 2 12/1/2017 Arabian Approved 1 12/1/2017 AHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 AHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 AHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 Arabian Approved AR 236.1 139-16 2 12/1/2017 AHA Approved Description: appointments Hunter/Jumper seat equitation AR 247.0 141-16 1 12/1/2017 AHA Approved Description: AHA Medal Class requirements DC 913.0 200-16 2 12/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: minimum requirements DC 916.0 201-16 Description: withdrawals DC 936.0 206-16 Description: permitted carriages 2 12/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 12/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 944.0 249-16 1 12/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: para-equestrian driving classifiers DC 950.0 207-16 Description: arena DC 954.0 208-16 Description: lengthening 1 12/1/2017 Driving Approved 2 12/1/2017 Driving Approved DC 961.0 202-16 1 12/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: obstacles in section B Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 11 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status DC 962.0 203-16 1 12/1/2017 Driving Approved Description: inspection of the course DC 963.0 209-16 Description: times DC 987.0 204-16 Description: ground jury DC 995.0 205-16 Description: rotation of officials DR 126.3 312-16 Description: dressage levels chart DR 129.6 314-16 Description: musical freestyle DR 135.17 318-16 Description: pony measurement DR 203.17 317-16 Description: stallion 2 12/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 12/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 12/1/2017 Driving Approved 1 12/1/2017 Dressage Approved 1 12/1/2017 Dressage Approved 1 12/1/2017 Dressage Approved 1 12/1/2017 Dressage Approved EQ 103.4 295-16 1 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved Description: eligibility to compete EQ 105.5 291-16 Description: appointments EQ 106.8 152-16 Description: Championships EQ 113.0 300-16 Description: hand position EQ 117.0 298-16 Description: championships 2 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 1 12/1/2017 National Hunter Committee Approved 1 12/1/2017 Saddle Seat Eq Approved 2 12/1/2017 Saddle Seat Eq Approved EQ 118.0 297-16 2 12/1/2017 Saddle Seat Eq Approved Description: saddle seat equitation tests EQ 118.0 301-16 1 12/1/2017 Saddle Seat Eq Approved Description: saddle seat equitation Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 12 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status EV 172.2 326-16 Description: ground jury duties EV 172.5 327-16 Description: guest cards FR 101.23 140-16 Description: clipping 1 12/1/2017 Eventing Approved 1 12/1/2017 Eventing Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved FR 101.27 148-16 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved Description: eligibility to compete FR 107.0 146-16 Description: clipping FR 108.0 142-16 Description: tack and attire FR 116.0 143-16 Description: judging criteria FR 141.2 145-16 Description: age limitations FR 190.0 144-16 Description: appointments FR 226.0 147-16 Description: parade HJ 208.0 287-16 Description: exercise/lunge area HJ 400.0 299-16 Description: limiting entries HK 135.0 334-16 Description: martingales HU 108.1 284-16 Description: ponies HU 111.1 285-16 Description: Junior Hunter 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 1 12/1/2017 IFSHA Approved 2 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 3 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 1 12/1/2017 Hackney Approved 1 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 2 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 13 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status HU 112.0 150-16 3 12/1/2017 National Hunter Committee Approved Description: National Hunter Derby HU 119.0 151-16 Description: Junior Hunter 3'3" HU 154.0 083-16 Description: cell phones HU 172.1 286-16 Description: measurements 1 12/1/2017 National Hunter Committee Approved 2 12/1/2017 Glena Wirtanen Approved 2 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved HU 185.5 283-16 2 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved Description: National or Zone HOTY awards HU 191.0 149-16 1 12/1/2017 National Hunter Committee Approved Description: International Hunter Derby JP 103.9 088-16 Description: cell phones/ear buds JP 116.4 279-16 Description: five year old jumper JP 117.2 281-16 Description: amateur jumper 2 12/1/2017 Glena Wirtanen Approved 3 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved 2 12/1/2017 USHJA Approved JP 117.5 274-16 2 12/1/2017 Jumper Approved Description: classes restricted to junior, amateur owner or young riders JP 118.4 273-16 1 12/1/2017 Jumper Approved Description: classes restricted to children, adult amateurs or ponies JP 150.12 081-16 Description: multiple horses 1 12/1/2017 Glena Wirtanen Approved RD 102.2 328-16 1 12/1/2017 Roadster Approved Description: type and conformation RD 106.0 329-16 Description: appointments 2 12/1/2017 Roadster Approved SB 101.0 332-16 2 12/1/2017 ASHA Approved Description: half American saddlebred Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 14 of 400

USEF (221) Rule Tracking Draft Proposal Type Effective Date Proponent Status SB 103.9 254-16 Description: noise makers SB 108.3 080-16 Description: AOT classes SB 115.2 255-16 Description: park trot SB 136.0 253-16 Description: park trot 1 12/1/2017 American Saddlebred Approved 1 12/1/2017 Tiffani Frey Approved 1 12/1/2017 American Saddlebred Approved 1 12/1/2017 American Saddlebred Approved SB 161.0 010-16 2 12/1/2017 Jeffrey A. Thompson Approved Description: working western pleasure class WL 102.0 131-16 Description: height WS 117.0 331-16 Description: green cow horse WS 118.1 251-16 Description: class specifications WS 138.0 330-16 Description: ranch riding 1 12/1/2017 Welsh Approved 1 12/1/2017 Western Committee Approved 1 12/1/2017 Western Committee Approved 1 12/1/2017 Western Committee Approved GR 1055.0 387-16 3 12/1/2018 Licensed Officials Approved Description: eventing course designers GR 1202.1 346-16 3 12/1/2018 Competition Management Approved Description: Competition Manager Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 15 of 400

GR915.2 Tracking #369-16 Draft #3 Approved 2/1/2017 GR915 Limiting Entries [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER 9-C SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE, AND REFUSAL OF ENTRIES] 2. Any competition that sets restrictive criteria for accepting entries and/or offers classes or events which are part of a league, series or other ranking or award system must do so by meeting the applicable requirements described below: a. Based strictly on a First-Come, First-Served basis (See GR907.1) under this method the prize list must be distributed at least two weeks prior to close of entries to any person requesting a prize list as well as at least three times the number of potential entrants as there will be entries accepted. b. Qualification based only on winnings or participation: (i.e., ribbons and/or prize money or dressage scores during a specified time period, of at least eight (8) consecutive weeks duration, established by Competition Management and published in the prize list or otherwise prior to the end of the specified period. (See applicable breed/discipline rules for further requirements under this rule). c. By Council Approval: Any other competition wishing to set restrictive criteria for accepting entries other than as specified above must make written application to the applicable Council, accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $50, at least 120 days prior to the event detailing the criteria being requested. The Federation office may refer the application to the appropriate discipline or other committee for its recommendation regarding the application prior to the application and any recommendation being considered by the Council. The Council will consider such recommendations and may approve any such applications in its discretion and may condition any such approval in its discretion, and must require, if approved, that there be publication in the prize list or otherwise of such restrictive criteria sufficiently in advance of the closing date of entries, where appropriate, for all interested to have a fair opportunity to enter. The foregoing provisions do not apply to national championships, qualifying events for national championships, and any other events with selection criteria approved by the Board of Directors. American Saddlebred Draft Received: 11/16/2016 Jennifer Mellenkamp jmellenkamp@usef.org To allow specific competitions to use classes or events to qualify for final. Web: limiting entries Draft 1: Recommends Approval 11/03/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Draft 1: Recommends Approval 11/03/2016 Draft 2: Recommends Approval 11/03/2016 Draft 3: No Action Andalusian/Lusitano Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Arabian Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 16 of 400 GR 915.2 Tracking #369-16

Draft 2: No Action 10/26/2016 Draft 3: No Action Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/19/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/21/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/05/2016 Draft 2: Recommends Approval 10/25/2016 Draft 3: No Action Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 11/29/2016 Draft 2: Recommends Approval 11/01/2016 Draft 3: No Action Draft 1: Recommends Approval 11/03/2016 Draft 2: Recommends Approval 11/03/2016 Draft 3: No Action Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 11/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 11/21/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 11/28/2016 Draft 2: Recommends Approval 11/21/2016 Draft 3: No Action Draft 2: Recommends Approval 10/25/2016 Draft 3: No Action Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 3: No Comments Competition Management Draft 3: No Comments Council - Admin & Finance Draft 3: No Comments Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Friesian Hackney Morgan NSH Paso Fino Roadster Saddle Seat Eq Shetland Western Dressage Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 17 of 400 GR 915.2 Tracking #369-16

CP102.6 Tracking #224-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 CP102 Definitions of Terms [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER CP-1 INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS] 6. Junior and adult drivers are defined as follows: a. The age of an individual on December 1st shall be maintained until November 30th of the following year. Persons born on December 1st shall assume the greater age on that date. b. Junior A - drivers who have not reached their 11th birthday. Junior A drivers must be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult horseman at all times. c. Junior B - drivers who are older than 11 but not yet 14 years of age. Junior B drivers must be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult horseman capable of rendering assistance at all times. Exception: Junior B drivers competing with a single VSE turnout in a securely enclosed area need not be accompanied by a knowledgeable adult horseman unless required by the organizer. d. Junior C - drivers who are 14 but not yet 18 years of age competing with a single horse/pony turnout may carry a groom/passenger at their discretion. e. Adult drivers are those 18 years of age and over. ADS Draft Received: 8/31/2016 Joyce Hamblin jhamblin@usef.org This more clearly defines the age group classifications. Web: definitions of terms Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 18 of 400 CP 102.6 Tracking #224-16

Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/26/2016 Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/05/2016 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 19 of 400 CP 102.6 Tracking #224-16

CP216 Tracking #219-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 CP216 Donkeys and Mules [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER CP- 11 DIVISIONS] CP216 Donkeys and Mules 1.Class or divisions offered for donkeys and/or mules may be divided by size. Donkeys may be divided into miniature, small, standard, large standard, and mammoth. (See also CP113). In those classes the gaits required are the walk, slow trot, and working trot. 2. All equines are allowed to compete unless restricted by management. Restrictions must be published in the Omnibus/Prize List. CP217 CP 216 Championships...Renumber remaining rules accordingly ADS Draft Received: 8/31/2016 Joyce Hamblin jhamblin@usef.org Unnecessary rule because of the principle of: If it is not prohibited, it is allowed. Web: donkeys and mules Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/26/2016 Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/05/2016 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 20 of 400 CP 216.0 Tracking #219-16

CP238 Tracking #225-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 CP244 Off-Course [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER CP-15 CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: PLEASURE OBSTACLE DRIVING] CP238 4. If any part of an obstacle is, at any time, disturbed or dislodged out of its sequence or if any obstacle or start or finish line is driven in reverse direction, out of sequence or driven twice, it will be considered driven incorrectly and be scored under the rules for each specific class. See exceptions regarding the correct driving of the start and finish lines for Scurry Obstacles, Pick Your Route Obstacles, Gambler s Choice Obstacles and Double Jeopardy Obstacles classes. 6. 4....and renumber... CP244 Off-Course (See also CP238) 1. Unless otherwise specified in individual class rules, a driver is off-course when driving an obstacle in the incorrect sequence or direction or when failing to drive a required obstacle. 2. For a Start or Finish line or an obstacle to be completed, the entire turnout (all horses and all wheels of the vehicle) must pass through the obstacle or the start/finish markers. 3. Straddling an obstacle marker, regardless of an actual disturbance, will be scored as a dislodgment. 4. Straddling a Start or Finish marker will be considered off course. Unless otherwise specified in individual class rules, a driver is off-course if: a. a required obstacle is not driven; b. the start or finish line is not driven; c. an obstacle is driven in reverse direction, out of sequence or driven twice; d. the start or finish line is driven in reverse direction, out of sequence or driven twice; e. the entire turnout (all horses and all wheels of the vehicle) fails to pass through the obstacle or the start/finish markers; or f. an entry disturbs any part of an obstacle out of its driving sequence. ADS Draft Received: 8/31/2016 Joyce Hamblin jhamblin@usef.org Delete CP238.4 The Course; replace with language in CP244 Off-Course Web: off-course Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 21 of 400 CP 238.0 Tracking #225-16

Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/26/2016 Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/05/2016 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 22 of 400 CP 238.0 Tracking #225-16

CP249.3 Tracking #226-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 CP249 Specialty Time Competitions [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER CP-15 CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: PLEASURE OBSTACLE DRIVING] 3. Double Jeopardy Obstacles b. After passing through the Start markers, the first driver shall proceed through each obstacle and through the designated Finish markers where time is stopped.for the first course and come to a halt. The time is stopped until the second driver takes the reins and whip. driver proceed. After coming to a halt, the reins and whip are transferred to the second driver. Only after there is complete control of the reins and whip may the second driver proceed as follows: Beginning with the designated Start markers, the time is continued for the reverse course, continuing through the obstacles in reverse order and in the reverse direction and through the designated Finish markers for the reverse course. It is recommended that a different colored set of numbers be placed to indicate the required "reverse" course. ADS Draft Received: 8/31/2016 Joyce Hamblin jhamblin@usef.org This is a clarification of class procedure Web: double jeopardy obstacles Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/26/2016 Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/05/2016 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 23 of 400 CP 249.3 Tracking #226-16

CP249.6 Tracking #227-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 CP249 Specialty Time Competitions [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER CP-15 CLASS SPECIFICATIONS PLEASURE OBSTACLE DRIVING] 6. Your Route/My Route Obstacles h. Omitting an obstacle or driving an obstacle twice in the second half of the round results in Elimination. Passing through the Start and Finish markers more than one time will be considered "off course." ADS Draft Received: 8/31/2016 Joyce Hamblin jhamblin@usef.org Remove redundancy with penalties already described in CP244 Web: specialty time competitions Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/26/2016 Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/05/2016 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 24 of 400 CP 249.6 Tracking #227-16

CP250.1 Tracking #228-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 CP250 High-Point Competitions [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER CP-15 CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: PLEASURE OBSTACLE DRIVING] 1. Fault and Out Obstacles c. If all the obstacles are driven cleanly before the allowed time expires, the driver will begin the course again, starting with obstacle #1, without having to pass through the Start markers; however, passing through the Start markers more than once is not considered off course and is not penalized. d. Two points will be scored for each obstacle cleared before the allowed time expires, a disobedience occurs or an obstacle is dislodged. e. When the allowed time expires, a disobedience occurs or an obstacle is dislodged, a signal will be given. The driver shall then proceed through the next consecutively numbered obstacle. The time will be taken when the rear axle clears this obstacle. If that obstacle is cleared, one point is scored. If it is dislodged, no points for that dislodged obstacle are scored, but the time is still taken. f. For the purposes of scoring, a disobedience (refer to CP211 (Break in Gaits)) is considered a dislodgement of the attempted obstacle. g. Going off course or dislodging a Start marker will incur elimination. Passing through the Start markers more than one time is not considered "off course." f. h. The score of a driver who fails to drive the next consecutively numbered obstacle after the whistle is blown shall count, up to the point where the signal is given, but the competitor must be placed after those with an equal score and time. g. i. Placings will be determined by the greatest number of points. ADS Draft Received: 8/31/2016 Joyce Hamblin jhamblin@usef.org Clarification regarding driving the Start line after completing all numbered gates once; removing redundant language already described in CP247 Penalties. Web: high point competitions Draft 1: Recommends Approval 10/26/2016 Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/05/2016 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 25 of 400 CP 250.1 Tracking #228-16

CP251.1 Tracking #230-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 CP251 Fault Competitions [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER CP-15 CLASS SPECIFICATIONS: PLEASURE OBSTACLE DRIVING] 1.d. Penalties: ADS Draft Received: 8/31/2016 Joyce Hamblin jhamblin@usef.org Remove redundancy with CP247 Penalties Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 26 of 400 CP 251.1 Tracking #230-16

Web: pleasure obstacle driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/02/2016 Carriage Pleasure Driving Draft 1: Correct Chart Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/19/2016 Council - Natl Breed & Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 27 of 400 CP 251.1 Tracking #230-16

DC0 Tracking #199-16 Draft #3 Approved 2/1/2017 All Chapters [CHAPTER All chapters] Please see attached document Driving Lizzy Staller Draft Received: 11/29/2016 estaller@usef.org Remove FEI rules that do not pertain to the USEF National Rule Book or National shows. This will cut the DC chapter by 1/3 and be less confusing for competitors. The legal department has advised us that attempting to mimic the FEI rules is not consistent with the rule book being for the National classes. Web: remove FEI rules Draft 1: Recommends Approval 09/27/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Draft 3: No Comments Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 28 of 400 DC 0.0 Tracking #199-16

DC1 Tracking #174-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 Annex 1 [CHAPTER Annex] Diagram of the Driven Dressage arena for FEI Test 8a (Test 11: ref. Art. 953.1) Driving Lizzy Staller Draft Received: 8/26/2016 estaller@usef.org Web: driven dressage arena Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 29 of 400 DC 1.0 Tracking #174-16

DC4 Tracking #195-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 Annex-4 [CHAPTER Annex ] 1. Single L Construction: Supports 40cm to 60cm from ground to top of rail Elements must be free-standing; parallel or perpendicular; single or sectioned rails; separated by 20cm-40cm spacing Markers a pair of red and white markers, set within 15cm Element. «A» at the IN gate and «B» at the OUT gate. Horse: (minimum measurements) IN A1 A2 B1 B2 OUT Single 3 8 11 8 11 3 Pair 3 8 11 8 11 3 Tandem 4 8 12 8 12 4 Four-in-hand 4 8 12 8 12 4 Pony : (minimum measurements) IN A1 A2 B1 B2 OUT Single 3 8 11 8 11 3 Pair 3 8 11 8 11 3 Tandem 3 8 11 8 11 3 Four-in-hand 3 8 11 8 11 3 2. Double L Construction: Supports 40cm to 60cm from ground to top of rail Elements must be free-standing; parallel or perpendicular; single or sectioned rails; separated by 20cm-40cm Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 30 of 400 DC 4.0 Tracking #195-16

Spacing Markers indicating each section as follows : A within 15 cm of IN B colored or wrapped rails or markers on the ground. C within 15 cm of OUT Horse: (minimum measurements) IN A1 A2 B B1 B2 C C1 C2 OUT Single 3 5 9 4 10 9 4 9 5 4 Pair 3 5 9 4 10 9 4 9 5 4 Tandem 4 5 10 5 10 9 5 10 5 5 Four-in-hand 4 5 10 5 10 9 5 10 5 5 Pony : (minimum measurements) IN A1 A2 B B1 B2 C C1 C2 OUT Single 3 5 9 4 9 9 4 9 5 4 Pair 3 5 9 4 9 9 4 9 5 4 Tandem 3 5 9 4 9 9 4 9 5 5 Four-in-hand 3 5 9 4 9 9 4 9 5 4 3. Single U Construction: Supports 40cm to 60cm from ground to top of rail Elements must be free-standing; parallel or perpendicular; single or sectioned rails; separated by 20cm-40cm spacing Markers indicating each section set as follows : A within 15 cm of IN B colored or wrapped rails or markers on the ground. C within 15 cm of OUT Horse: (minimum measurements) IN A1 B B1 B2 C1 OUT Single 3 9 4 5 7 9 4 Pair 3 9 4 5 7 9 4 Tandem 4 10 5 5 9 10 5 Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 31 of 400 DC 4.0 Tracking #195-16

Four-in-hand 4 10 5 5 9 10 5 Pony : (minimum measurements) IN A1 B B1 B2 C1 OUT Single 2 8 3 5 5 8 3 Pair 3 9 4 5 7 9 4 Tandem 3 9 4 5 7 9 4 Four-in-hand 3 9 4 5 7 9 4 4. Double U Construction: Supports 40cm to 60cm from ground to top of rail Elements must be free-standing; parallel or perpendicular; single or sectioned rails; separated by 20cm-40cm spacing Markers indicating each section set as follows: A within 15 cm of IN B, C colored or wrapped rails or markers on the ground. D within 15 cm of OUT Horse: (minimum measurements) IN A1 B B1 B2 C C1 C2 D1D OUT Single 3 12 4 8 7 4 8 8 12 4 Pair 3 12 4 8 7 4 8 8 12 4 Tandem 4 13 5 8 9 5 8 10 13 5 Four-in-hand 4 13 5 8 9 5 8 10 13 5 Pony : (minimum measurements) IN A1 B B1 B2 C C1 C2 D12 OUT Single 2 9 3 6 5 3 6 6 9 3 Pair 3 12 4 8 7 4 8 8 12 4 Tandem 3 12 4 8 7 4 8 8 12 4 Four-in-hand 3 12 4 8 7 4 8 8 12 4 5. Box Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 32 of 400 DC 4.0 Tracking #195-16

Construction: Supports 40cm to 60cm from ground to top of rail Elements must be free-standing; parallel or perpendicular; single or sectioned rails; separated by 20cm-40cm spacing Markers indicating each section set as follows: A within 15 cm of IN B colored or wrapped rails or markers on the ground. C outside but within 20 cm of element C Horse: (minimum measurements) IN A1 A22 B B1 B2 C1 C2 OUT Single 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 4 Pair 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 4 Tandem 4 5 9 5 8 10 5 8 5 Four-in-hand 4 5 9 5 8 10 5 8 5 Pony : (minimum measurements) IN A1 A22 B B1 B2 C1 C2 OUT Single 2 3 7 3 6 6 3 6 3 Pair 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 4 Tandem 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 4 Four-in-hand 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 4 6. Double Box Construction: Supports 40cm to 60cm from ground to top of rail Elements must be free-standing; parallel or perpendicular; single or sectioned rails; separated by 20cm-40cm spacing Markers indicating each section set as follows : A within 15 cm of IN B, C colored or wrapped rails or markers on the ground. D within 15 cm of OUT Horse: (minimum measurements) Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 33 of 400 DC 4.0 Tracking #195-16

IN A1 A2 B B1 B2 C C1 C2 D1 D2 OUT S 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 8 7 4 4 P 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 8 7 4 4 T 4 5 9 5 8 10 5 8 10 8 5 5 F 4 5 9 5 8 10 5 8 10 8 5 5 Pony: (minimum measurements) IN A1 A2 B B1 B2 C C1 C2 D1 D2 OUT S 2 3 8 3 7 6 3 7 6 7 3 3 P 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 8 7 4 4 T 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 8 7 4 4 F 3 4 8 4 7 8 4 7 8 7 4 4 Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Adding lower level measurements Web: tandem Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 34 of 400 DC 4.0 Tracking #195-16

DC5 Tracking #197-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 Annex-5 [CHAPTER Annex] 1. SERPENTINE (DC 973.3.1) Minimum distance (Center to center) Horses Ponies Four-in-hand 12m 10m Pair 8m 8m Tandem 10-12m 8-10m Single 8m 8m Cones to be set in straight line markers on opposite sides ( A may start with either red or white, followed by letter of opposite color to create 3 possible gates.) 2. ZIG-ZAG (DC 973.3.2) Minimum distance between cones (center to center) Horses Ponies Four-in-hand 11-13m 9-11m Pair 10-12m 9-11m Tandem 10-12m 9-11m Single 10-12m 9-11m Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Adding lower levels to the rules Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 35 of 400 DC 5.0 Tracking #197-16

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DC9 Tracking #198-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 Annex - 9 [CHAPTER Annex] Showgrounds: All land used for the competitions comprising the Event, and areas for exercising and warm-up, stabling and the parking of carriages. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: show ground Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 37 of 400 DC 9.0 Tracking #198-16

DC900 Tracking #158-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC 900 Rules [CHAPTER DC-1 General] DC900 International USEF National Rules for Combined Driving Events These Rules are intended to standardize National InternationalCombined Driving Events, as far as possible, but the conditions at such Events must be fair and similar for all Athletes. A Driving Event commences one hour before the First Horse Inspection and concludes one half hour after the announcement of the final results. The provisions of this Rule also apply to USEF-licensed National Events (CAN). Driving Draft Received: 10/19/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification POTENTIAL IMPACT None Web: combined driving events Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 38 of 400 DC 900.0 Tracking #158-16

DC901.1 Tracking #159-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC901 Categories and Levels [CHAPTER DC - 2 Structure of Competitions] 1. Classes: All, or any, of the following classes may be held at the same Event, but each must be classified separately: Horse: Single (H1), Pair (H2), Tandem (T2), Unicorn (U3) and Four-in-Hand (H4) Pony: Single (P1), Pair (P2), Tandem (T2), Unicorn (U3) and Four-in-Hand (P4) 2. 2. Categories: Senior CAI1*, CAI2*, CAI3*, CAIO4* Young Drivers CAIY1*, CAIY2* Juniors CAIJ1*, CAIJ2* Children: CAICh1*, CAICh2* Para-Equestrian Driving: CPEAI1*, CPEAI2* USEF-licensed National Events: CAN (CAN-0, CAN1*, CAN2*) BOD 1/16/16 Effective 4/1/16 3. 2. Levels of difficulty: The levels of difficulty are defined by a progressive star rating system ranging from the lowest level (1*), Preliminary, to the highest level (4*), Advanced. Senior Athletes must successfully complete FEI Competitions to progress through the Star system, as outlined in DC 913.2 2.1 1 For USEF-licensed National Events (CAN): To ensure uniformity, Organizing Committees must send to the USEF and/or submit to the American Driving Society Omnibus a draft prize list for their Event, setting out the general conditions of each Competition and any particular conditions not provided for in these rules, which they wish to present. Prize lists must be approved by the Technical Delegate prior to publication and/or an event permit being issued by the USEF. 4. CAI1*: Can be run over 1 or 2 days (CAN-1* for USEF-licensed national events) 3. Combined Tests can be run over 1 or 2 days. The following Competitions formats can be organized: Format 1 Format 2 Format 3 Format 4 Day 1: Dressage Or Day 1: Dressage or Cones Or Day 1: Dressage & Cones Or Day 1: Combined Marathon Day 2: Cones Day 2:?Marathon *Can be held indoor Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 39 of 400 DC 901.1 Tracking #159-16

Prize money: optional Open to 1*, 2* and 3* Athletes. 3* Athletes may only compete Horses/Ponies with no placings in the previous two years. 5. CAI2*: Can be run over 2 or 3 days 4. Combined Driving Events can be run over 2 or 3 days The following Competitions formats can be organized: At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN), the following formats apply Format 1 Format 2 Format 3 Day 1: Dressage Day 1 Dressage Day 1: Dressage & Cones Day 2 Marathon Day 2: Cones Day 2 Marathon Day 3: Cones Day 3: Marathon Prize money: optional Open to 2* and 3* Athletes 6. CAI3* and CAIO4*: Have to be run over 3 days The following Competitions formats can be organized: Format 1 Format 2 Day 1: Dressage Day 1: Dressage Day 2: Marathon Day 2: Cones Day 3: Cones Day 3: Marathon Open to 3* Athletes 7. Championships The various individual and team Championships are as follows (see Appendix D, GRs): Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 40 of 400 DC 901.1 Tracking #159-16

FEI World Driving Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses / CH-M-A4 FEI World Driving Championship for Pair Horses / CH-M-A2 FEI World Driving Championship for Single Horses / CH-M-A1 FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies / CH-M-A-P1,2,4 FEI Continental Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand Horses /CH-EU-A4 FEI Continental Driving Championships for Youth /CH-EU-AP Youth FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles / CH-M-PEA1 FEI World Driving Championships for Young Horses/CH-M-A1 YH At National Championships, the following competitions format has to be organized: Day 1: Dressage Day 2: Marathon Day 3: Cones Prize money : required (except for Youth and Young Horses Championships where prize-money is optional) At USEF-licensed National CAN-3* Events prize money is not required. 8. Organisation In even years, the FEI will invite NFs to organise the CH-M-A4, the CH-M-A1 and the CH-EU-A Youth. In odd years, the FEI will invite NFs to organise the CH-M-A P1,2,4 and the CH-M-A2. No Continental Championship may be run in the same year as a World Championship in the same class. Every year, a CH-M-PEA1 may be organized. See FEI General Regulations (herein after GRs ), Appendix D. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 41 of 400 DC 901.1 Tracking #159-16

6. Additional Events 6.1 Organizing Committees may arrange lower level division classes (i.e. Preliminary and Intermediate) during National Championships. These additional Events must also comply with these Rules. 6.2 Free Style Dressage Test: may be arranged by the organizing committee, provided it is not scored as part of a Combined Driving Event. 6.3 USEF National Championships must consist of all three Competitions. Organising Committees may arrange lower level division classes (i.e. Preliminary and Intermediate) a CAIs for other classes during National Championships and CAIOs. These additional Events must also comply with these Rules. 10. Overview of Categories and competitions Category National Teams Dressage Marathon Cones Combined Marathon Championships yes yes yes yes no CAIO 4* yes yes yes yes no CAI 3* no yes yes yes no CAI 2* no yes yes yes no CAI 1* no yes no yes yes CAI 1* Indoor no no no no yes CAN no Yes Yes Yes Yes At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN): 10.1 Driven Dressage and Cones only competitions: may be arranged by the organizing committee; these rules shall apply. 10.2 Free Style Dressage Test: may be arranged by the organizing committee, provided it is not scored as part of a Combined Driving Event. See DC 951.2. 10.3 USEF National Championships must consist of all three Competitions. Driving Draft Received: 10/19/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 42 of 400 DC 901.1 Tracking #159-16

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DC909 Tracking #160-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC909 Protests and Appeals [CHAPTER DC-3 Classification] Protests: see FEI GRs Appeals: see FEI GRs For USEF licensed National Events (CAN), see USEF GR603 DC910 Official Results Results are official as soon as they have been confirmed, signed, and posted by the President of the Ground Jury. Driving Draft Received: 10/19/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Rule clarification Web: official results Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 44 of 400 DC 909.0 Tracking #160-16

DC911.2 Tracking #161-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC911 Principles [CHAPTER DC-3 Classification] 2. Yellow Warning Card Where there is abuse of Horses in any form or incorrect behavior towards Event Officials or any other party connected with the Event, the President of the Ground Jury, Technical Delegate, and if appointed, the President of the Appeal Committee and the FEI Chief Steward, as an alternative to instituting the procedures foreseen in the legal system, may deliver to the Person Responsible a Yellow Warning Card. 3. Disqualified (D) Athletes and Horses may be Disqualified for contravening certain of these Rules at any time during an Event. An Athlete or Horse who has been Disqualified is prohibited from taking any further part in the Event or winning any prize. Disciplinary action may be taken subsequently by the Federation.NF of the offender or by the FEI if the incident is reported to the FEI by the Foreign Judge or Appeal Committee, or if a Yellow warning Card has been issued. Driving Draft Received: 10/25/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: yellow warning card Draft 2: No Action 12/21/2016 Council - Admin & Finance Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 45 of 400 DC 911.2 Tracking #161-16

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DC914 Tracking #157-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC914 Title [CHAPTER SUBCHAPTER DC-4 ELIGIBILITY] DC914 Championships / Eligibility Procedure for National Championships At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN), the provisions of this rule do not apply. 1. Senior Championships are open to 3* Athletes who meet the eligibility requirements as published on the FEI website in the Driving Championships section. 2. Qualification results can be obtained at CAIO4*, CAI3* and CAI2 (see DC 913). 3. Athletes are required to qualify in the same class as they intend to compete in at the Championship. 4. The FEI shall also publish the maximum driven penalty points allowed at all Championships in Dressage to qualify to continue into Marathon and Cones. The Ground Jury will have the final decision as to whether the Athlete may continue into Marathon and Cones, taking into account any contributing factors. There will be no Appeal. 5. For all FEI World Championships it is the responsibility of each NF to prove that their Entries meet the eligibility requirements. Certificates of capability and records of results must be sent by NFs to the OC with their nominated entries, for such entries to be considered valid. (See GRs). 6. NFs giving incorrect information will be reported to the FEI Secretary General for appropriate action in accordance with the applicable rules. 7. For USEF-licensed National Events (CAN), National Championships, see GR1112.1h and GR1113.2m. Driving Draft Received: 10/19/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org CLARIFICATION Web: National Championships Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 47 of 400 DC 914.0 Tracking #157-16

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DC917 Tracking #162-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC917 Schedule of the event [CHAPTER DC-4 Eligibility] The Schedule also means the official Prize List and/or the American Driving Society Omnibus in accordance with these rules. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: schedule of the event Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 49 of 400 DC 917.0 Tracking #162-16

DC928.2 Tracking #163-16 Draft #3 Approved 2/1/2017 DC928 Dress, safety and whips [CHAPTER DC-5 Athletes] 1. Dress in Dressage and Cones on a Dressage Carriage 1.1 The dress of Athletes and Grooms must conform to the style of the Carriage and harness used. 1.2 Jackets or national dress, driving aprons, hats and gloves are obligatory for Athletes. 1.3 Grooms must wear jackets or national dress, hats and gloves. 1.4 The President of the Ground Jury may decide that: Jackets may be removed in excessively hot and humid weather; Jackets are not required in special circumstances; Wet weather clothing may be worn and aprons not required in wet weather. 1.5 Penalties for improper dress are stated under Rules DC 957 and DC 981. 2. Dress in Marathon and Combined Marathon 2.1 Less formal dress is acceptable in Marathon for the Athlete and Grooms. Shorts are not permitted; Infringement will incur 10 penalties per person. 2.2 Athletes and Grooms must wear securely fastened Protective Headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI ( Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag, and a back protector in the Marathon. Infringement will incur Elimination. 2.3 In addition, failure to wear such protective headgear and back protector where and when required after being notified to do so by an Official, shall result in a Yellow Warning Card being issued to the Athlete. 2.3 At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN): All persons in the Carriage in the Marathon, Section B, must wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. It must be properly fitted with Harness secured. The responsibility for compliance rests with each person in the Carriage. Failure to comply results in elimination, and the athlete will not be allowed to continue in the Marathon. 2.4 At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN) protective vests and Medical Armbands are strongly recommended. 3. Dress for Juniors and Children At all times, while on a carriage, Children and Junior Athletes must wear a body protector and a securely fastened Protective Headgearwhich meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) /SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. During Horse inspections, it is strongly recommended for Children and Juniors to wear securely fastened Protective Headgear. Infringement will result in Elimination. In addition, failure to wear such protective headgear and back protector where and when required after being notified to do so by an Official, shall result in a Yellow Warning Card being issued to the Athlete. 4. Whip for Dressage and Cones 4.1 The Athlete must carry a whip of traditional style. The lash, which may be tied to the stick, must be capable of release, and must be long enough to reach all the Horses. 4.2 An Athlete must enter the arena with a whip in hand or incur 10 penalty points. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 50 of 400 DC 928.2 Tracking #163-16

4.3 If an Athlete drops or puts down his whip, when in the arena, or if it is not held in the hand, he will incur 10 penalty points. 4.4 The whip, if dropped, need not be replaced and the Athlete may finish without a whip. However the Groom may hand the Athlete a spare whip and without any further penalty. 5. Whip for Marathon and Combined Marathon The whip can only be used by the Athlete. Failure to comply will incur 20 penalties. Driving Draft Received: 11/16/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: protective headgear Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 51 of 400 DC 928.2 Tracking #163-16

DC930.4 Tracking #175-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC930 Height [CHAPTER DC- 6 Horses] DC930 Height 1. Driving Ponies must not exceed 148 cm without shoes, or 149 cm with shoes. Above these heights, they are classified as Horses. 2. Driving Ponies in Pairs and Four-in-Hands may not be less than 108 cm without shoes, or 109 cm with shoes. Single Ponies must not be less than 120cms without shoes, 121cms with shoes. 3. It is the responsiblity of the Athlete's NF to ensure taht competing Ponies comply with the above criteria. 3. See Appendix DC-A for measurement of ponies. 4. A mixed height turnout is not allowed. Large Pony 120 cm -148 cm without shoes or 149 cm. with shoes Small Pony 99 cm- less than 120 cm with or without shoes Very Small Equine Under 99 cm. Driving Draft Received: 10/25/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: height Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 52 of 400 DC 930.4 Tracking #175-16

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DC932 Tracking #164-16 Draft #3 Approved 2/1/2017 DC932 Special Conditions Mares are not allowed to compete after their fourth month of pregnancy or with a foal at foot. If it is subsequently confirmed that a mare competed under either of these conditions, she will be Disqualified from all Events to which these conditions applied. and the case will be reported to the Secretary General (See Code of Conduct). DC934 Stable Security The OC is responsible for the control of all stable areas so that the following minimum security requirements are met:... DC935 Examinations and Inspections of Horses [CHAPTER DC-6 Horses] 1. Examination on Arrival If this examination takes place it must be done upon arrival to the Event Stables. At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN), The Examination on Arrival is not required. 1.1 This must take place at all Events upon arrival of competing Horses, and in any case before they enter the Event stables. 1.2 The purpose of this Examination on Arrival is to establish the Horses identity by checking the passport and any other relevant documents, and to establish its general state of health. 1.3 The Examination on Arrival if done, must be performed by the Veterinary Delegate or a Treating Veterinarian of the host country. 1.4 Any doubtful cases concerning identity or health must be reported to the Veterinary Delegate (if he does not perform the Examination himself) or to the Veterinary Commission as soon as possible and in any case not later than one hour before the First Horse Inspection. 2. First Horse Inspection 2.1 This must take place at all Events for at least the Advanced Level Horses before the start of the first competition. It must be performed under the direction of the President of the Ground Jury, together with at least one other member of the Ground Jury, the Veterinary Delegate and/or the President of the Veterinary Commission. See Veterinary Regulations and Guidelines for Organizers and Officials for details. 2.5 One FEI Driving Steward with a whip, or for Preliminary and Intermediate levels, a qualified individual appointed by the President of the Jury, must be present. He is the only person who may assist if a horse refuses to trot. Handlers may not carry a whip while showing the horse. The use of a short whip for restraint of stallions and difficult hoses may be allowed by the Inspection Panel upon request.... 4. In-Harness Examination The Second Examination must take place at the finish of Section B of the Marathon at all Events. It must be performed under the supervision of a Treating Veterinarian in case any horse needs immediate treatment. The Veterinarian has no authority to disqualify a horse. He must report his findings to the Veterinary Delegate and the President of the Jury as soon as possible after the last Athlete has completed the Marathon. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 54 of 400 DC 932.0 Tracking #164-16

8. Passports See applicable provisions in the General Regulations, GR1104. At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN),Horses competing at the Advanced Level in competing in North American CAI and National Events (CAN)may use a valid national passport or verifiable Horse identification when accompanied by a valid negative EIA Test and required vaccination and health certificates. Driving Draft Received: 1/4/2017 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Rule Clarification Web: examinations and inspections of horses Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 3: Recommends Approval 01/12/2017 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 55 of 400 DC 932.0 Tracking #164-16

DC937.1 Tracking #176-16 Draft #3 Approved 2/1/2017 DC937 Weights and Dimensions [CHAPTER DC-7 Carriages and Harness] 1. General 1.1 In all Classes, during Dressage, Marathon, and Cones and combined Marathon, if the carriage has no brakes, breeching is compulsory. Failure to comply will result in Elimination. In Single Horse and Single Pony classes breeching is compulsory. 1.2 No part of a carriage may be wider than the outside Track Width, with the exception of hub caps, mud guards and the Splinter Bar for carriages used in Dressage and Cones. 1.3 The track width of all carriages is measured at ground level on the widest part of the rear wheels. 1.4 Athletes whose carriages do not conform to the required weights or measurements will be eliminated from the relevant Competition. 2. Carriages for Para-Equestrian Driving: 2.1 Carriages suitable for the Athletes with disabilities must be used and carriages for PE Singles may be 2 or 4-wheeled. 2.2 The OC or Technical Delegate may refuse the use of a carriage, but must give the reason for the refusal. 3. Dressage Carriages must comply with the following: For Intermediate and Preliminary levels, the requirement for a groom with a single turnout is at the discretion of the OC. Class Wheels Grooms Minimum Width Horse Four-in-hand or Unicorn 158 cm 4 2 behind Pony Four-in-hand 138 cm Horse pair 148 cm 4 1 behind Pony pair 138 cm Horse Single 2 or 4 1 behind or beside 138 cm Pony or VSE Single For Intermediate and Preliminary levels, no minimum width is required. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 56 of 400 DC 937.1 Tracking #176-16

At Intermediate and Preliminary levels a groom is not required with a Single. 3.1 The same Carriage must be used for Dressage and Cones for CAI2* (see DC936). 3.2 Artificial extensions to increase the measured width of a Carriage are not permitted in Cones. 4. Marathon Carriages must comply with the following: Class Wheels Minimum weight Grooms Minimum Width Horse Four-in-hand or Unicorn 600kg 4 2 behind 125 cm Pony Four-in-hand or Unicorn 300kg Horse Pair or Tandem 350kg 4 1 behind 125 cm Pony Pair or Tandem 225kg Horse Single 4 150kg 1 behind 125 cm Pony or VSE Single 90kg 4.1 In Marathon, all Carriages will be measured before the start of section B and the same Carriage must be used for all sections. Carriage measurement is optional for Preliminary and Intermediate levels. 4.2 The President of the Ground Jury will decide whether all, or a random selection, of Carriages will be weighed after Marathon. Driving Draft Received: 11/16/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Adding the lower level rules in to the national rule book allows organizers and competitors the option to have USEF recognized classes Web: weights and dimensions Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 57 of 400 DC 937.1 Tracking #176-16

Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 58 of 400 DC 937.1 Tracking #176-16

DC938.1 Tracking #177-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC938 Equipment [CHAPTER DC-7 Carriages and Harness] 1. For Advanced level only, Dressage Carriages must be fitted with forward facing lamps and rear lamps or reflectors in Dressage only (penalties: see DC 957). Lamps or reflectors are not compulsory in Cones. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: lamps Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 59 of 400 DC 938.1 Tracking #177-16

DC939.1 Tracking #178-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC939 Tires [CHAPTER DC-7 Carriages and Harness] 1. Pneumatic or air-filled, tires are notonly permitted in CAI1* as per DC 936. Driving Draft Received: 10/25/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: tires Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 60 of 400 DC 939.1 Tracking #178-16

DC940 Tracking #179-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC940 Harness, Carriage and Horses [CHAPTER DC-7 Carriage and Harness] 2.2 If a penalty is applied under 940.2.1 above, the Bandages or Brushing Boots must be removed immediately after leaving the Arena and the Horse(s) inspected by a Veterinarian or a an FEI Steward who will report his findings to the President of the Ground Jury. 8.2 All bitless bridles and hackamores, even combined with any kind of bits, are not permitted when the Horse is harnessed to a carriage. 9. Tongues Tongues guards are only permitted if used correctly; separate items must not be incorporated around the bit so as to cause welfare concerns. (See FEI Veterinary Regulations Article 1035.4). Driving Draft Received: 10/25/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: bitless bridles Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 61 of 400 DC 940.0 Tracking #179-16

DC943.2 Tracking #165-16 Draft #4 Approved 2/1/2017 DC943 Participation [CHAPTER DC-8 Conditions for participation] 1. Method of Driving Athletes may use any method or style of driving. 2. The Athletes and Grooms 2.1 Each Athlete must drive the same Horse(s) in all the Competitions, except where a substitution was decided in compliance with the rules. See DC 946. 2.2 In World Cup Qualifiers, CAIOs and Championships: An Athlete stays as an Athlete and a Groom stays as a Groom. 2.2.1 In National CAIO andchampionships, an Athlete or Groom may compete only once A driver may compete only one turnout in a USEF National Championship. If a driver wishes to enter more than one turnout in a USEF National Championship class, one hour before the beginning of the scheduled First Horse Inspection ("the jog"), the competitor must declare which of his turnouts is participating in the Championship. Where possible, that entry, and any other entry by the same driver in a different class or division, must compete before the non-championship entry in competition B. 2.2.2 Athletes and Grooms competing in a National CAIO and Championship cannot be part of a turnout in another Marathon Competition held on the same showground. 2.2.3 For Intermediate and Preliminary levels, the requirement for a Groom with a Single or VSE turnout is at the discretion of the OC. 2.3 Depending on the schedule, in CAI1*s and CAI2* an Athlete can compete twice and in addition, he can act as Groom. In a CAI3*, an Athlete can compete twice, but he cannot act as a Groom. At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN), Athletes can compete more than once as Athlete or Groom, subject to event scheduling requirements. (exception: not at a National Championship) 2.4 Groom(s) may participate several times in all competitions as per 2.3, except in CAIOs and Championships. 2.5 The Athlete is the only person allowed to handle the reins, use whip and brake throughout each Competition. Each contravention of this rule, even if to prevent an accident, will result in 20 penalties. However, a Groom may handle the Reins and Brake without penalty in all Competitions provided the Vehicle remains stationary. 2.6 No person may be tied to the Carriage in any way during the Competitions. An Athlete may be secured by rope, webbing or belt provided one end is held by a Groom and not wrapped or fastened to the Carriage in any way. Failure to comply will result in Elimination. 2.6.1 For Para-Equestrian drivers, in addition refer to Annex 8. 2.6.2 At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN), an Athlete with disabilities may be attached for support, but must have a method for quick release. 2.7 Substitution of a groom during the Marathon competition is not permitted under any circumstances, and will incur Elimination of the Athlete. 2.8 In Dressage (as part of the test) and Cones, Athletes will be required to salute the Jury, unless time or layout of the Course prevents it. 2.9 Passengers may not ride on the carriage during any competition. 2.10 Each time an Athlete dismounts he will incur 20 penalties. 2.11 Athletes will incur penalties each time one or both Grooms dismount. 5 penalties on the first occasion, 10 penalties on the second occasion, On the third occasion the Athlete is Eliminated except in Marathon (see DC 964.5.1). Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 62 of 400 DC 943.2 Tracking #165-16

2.12 Para-equestrian athletes are allowed to compete using compensating aids in accordance with their respective degree of disability, with degree of disability as cert by the Federation. See Annex 8.Preliminary and Intermediate exceptions per ADS rules E.g., no groom required in Dressage for Singles, no groom in Dressage or Marathon for VSEs 3. Number of accredited Grooms 3.1 Four-in-Hand: up to four. 3.2 Pairs: up to three. 3.3 Singles: up to two. Driving Draft Received: 1/4/2017 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: participation Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 4: Recommends Approval 01/12/2017 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Draft 4: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Draft 3: No Comments Draft 4: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Draft 4: No Comments Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 63 of 400 DC 943.2 Tracking #165-16

DC944 Tracking #166-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC944 Identification Number [CHAPTER DC-8 Conditions for Participation] 3. Penalties Failure to display the Event Numbers of Athletes or the identification numbers of Horses will incur a warning for the first occurrence. A repeated offence will incur a Yellow Warning Card issued by the President of Jury or the Chief Steward Technical Delegate. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: identification number 12/21/2016 Council - Admin & Finance Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/15/2016 Licensed Officials Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 64 of 400 DC 944.0 Tracking #166-16

DC945.2 Tracking #180-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC945 Outside Assistance [CHAPTER DC-8 Conditions for Participation] 1. Definition Any physical intervention by a third party, not riding on the carriage, whether solicited or not, with the object of facilitating the task of the Athlete or helping his Horses, is considered to be outside assistance. 2. Prohibited outside assistance 2.1 Dressage and Cones: 2.1.1 Any intervention by a third party, not riding on the carriage, whether solicited or not, with the object of facilitating the task of the Athlete or helping his horses, is considered to be outside assistance. Any Athlete who has received physical outside assistance may be eliminated by the Ground Jury. 2.1.2 In Dressage and Cones, Grooms must remain seated in their proper positions between entering and leaving the Arena They are not permitted to handle the reins or the whip (will incur 20 penalties) nor speak or indicate the course to the Athlete (will incur 10 penalties). However the Groom may handle the reins, whip and brake without penalty provided the carriage remains stationary. 2.1.3 Exception: If the bell has been rung by the President of the Jury and the Athlete has failed to hear the bell; the Groom may advise the Athlete that the bell has been rung. 2.1.4 Athletes and Grooms may not use any form of electronic communication equipment during Dressage and Cones, subject to elimination. 2.2 Marathon: 2.2.1 Obstacle observers, ground observers, time keepers or any other Officials may not give directions, advice or information to the Athlete, while he is on the course in Marathon, in order to assist him. Exceptions: see DC 945.3. 2.2.2 Any Athlete who has received physical outside assistance by a third party not riding on the carriage will be eliminated by the Ground Jury. ADS exemption for turnouts without a groom Any capable person may assist, act as groom, penalty for groom down. 2.3 Penalties: see DC 969. 3. Permitted assistance The following are considered to be permitted outside assistance: Assistance during compulsory rests and in neutral zones between Sections. Assistance to avoid accidents. Assistance to Horses as a result of an accident inside an obstacle, providing the Grooms are dismounted. Assistance by the Groom whereby a Horse is led through an obstacle by the bridle ends of the reins while harnessed to the carriage in either Marathon or Cones, will incur 20 penalties for the assistance, in addition to the penalties for dismount. For Intermediate and Preliminary turnouts without a Groom on the carriage, should Groom assistance be needed, the Athlete may stop and ask for such assistance from any capable person, who may then act as Groom rendering the necessary help, and the turnout shall be penalized with the penalty for Groom down. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 65 of 400 DC 945.2 Tracking #180-16

Driving Draft Received: 11/16/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Safety issue Web: outside assistance Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 66 of 400 DC 945.2 Tracking #180-16

DC946.1 Tracking #181-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC946 Substitutions [CHAPTER DC-9 Substitutions] 1. Substitutions before an Event 1.1 If the Veterinary Commission/ Delegate advise, and the Ground Jury concurs, that a Horse is not fit to take part; or in the event of an accident or illness of an Athlete and/or a Horse (substantiated by a certificate from an official recognized doctor and/or veterinarian), substitutions may be made provided the OC gives its approval up to one hour before the start of the first Competition. For Preliminary and Intermediate levels where no First Inspection is required, the deadline for substitutions will be one hour before the first Competition. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification due to lower levels being added to the USEF Rule book Web: substitutions before an event Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 67 of 400 DC 946.1 Tracking #181-16

DC948.1 Tracking #167-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 Clarification EO REASON DC948 Starting Order [CHAPTER DC-8 Conditions for Participation] At USEF-licensed National Events (CAN),The method of determining the order of starting for Driven Dressage for Advanced division athletes will be at a time determined by the Organizer and published in the Prize List/Omnibus: a) Random computer generation used in the electronic scoring program. b) A draw wherein Athletes will pull a number from a receptacle containing time for the starting positions. This may be done at the either the time of Registration or at the First Horse Inspection. 1. Starting Order for CAIs 1.1 Starting order for the first competition for CAIs 1.1.1 The starting order will be a computer generated draw or a physical draw (physical draw is mandatory for World Cup Qualifiers), both held in any case in the presence of the President of the Ground Jury. 1.1.2 Starting Order for the second and third competitions at CAIs: The Athletes will go in reverse order of the results in the previous competition(s) or half split as has been done previously. The starting order will be: a) Retired Athletes, followed by b) Eliminated Athletes, followed by c) The Athletes competing twice with their turnout in the lowest placing, followed by d) The remaining Athletes, commencing with the highest number of penalties, so that Athletes with the least number of penalties achieved without Retirement or Elimination will start last. 1.1.2 Starting Order for the second and third competitions: The Athletes will go in reverse order of the results in the previous competition(s) or half split as has been done previously. Driving Draft Received: 10/25/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Rule Clarification Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 68 of 400 DC 948.1 Tracking #167-16

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DC949 Tracking #182-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC949 General [CHAPTER DC-11 Driven Dressage] The object of the Driven Dressage Test is to judge the freedom, regularity of paces, harmony, impulsion, suppleness, lightness, ease of movement and correct bending of the Horses on the move. Athletes will also be judged on style, accuracy, and general control of their Horses, and also on their dress, condition of their harness and Carriage and the presentation of their whole turnout. For Preliminary and Intermediate levels, or all levels, at the discretion of the OC, Presentation at the halt Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Due to lower levels being added to the USEF Rule Book Web: driven dressage Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 70 of 400 DC 949.0 Tracking #182-16

DC951 Tracking #168-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC951 Driven Dressage Tests [CHAPTER DC-11 Driven Dressage] Approved Tests 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 is to be used. DISCUSSION. FEI for Advanced, 1* for Intermediate, ADS for Prelim. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: approved tests Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 71 of 400 DC 951.0 Tracking #168-16

DC953.3 Tracking #183-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC953 Judging [CHAPTER DC-11 Driven Dressage] 3. Multiple Turnouts Pairs Tandems, Unicorns and Four-in-Hands will be judged as a whole and not as individual Horses. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification as adding lower level rules to the USEF rule book Web: judging tandems and unicorns Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 72 of 400 DC 953.3 Tracking #183-16

DC955 Tracking #184-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC955 General Impression [CHAPTER DC-11 Driven Dressage] 6.2 If the OC chooses to have Presentation at the Halt, a Judge may be appointed and work under the direction of the President of the Ground Jury. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: general impression 12/21/2016 Council - Admin & Finance Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/15/2016 Licensed Officials Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 73 of 400 DC 955.0 Tracking #184-16

DC956.3 Tracking #185-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC956 Scoring [CHAPTER DC-11 Driven Dressage] 3.3 If any part of the turnout leaves the arena during a movement, it will be marked down for inaccuracy. 3.4 If the whole turnout leaves the arena before completing the Test, the penalty will be Elimination. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: scoring Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 74 of 400 DC 956.3 Tracking #185-16

DC960.2 Tracking #186-16 Draft #2 Approved 2/1/2017 DC960 The Course [CHAPTER DC-12 Marathon] 2. Marathon: Combined Driving Event 2.1CAIO4* and above (Three Section Marathon) Speed km/hr Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Horse Pony A 8000 m 5000 m free 15 14 Transfer 1500 m 800 m free B 9000 m 6000 m500m free 14 13 2.2 CAI 3* and USEF-licensed national events: CAN 3* Option 1 Three Section Marathon: Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Speed km/hr Horse Pony A 8000 m 5000 m free 15 14 Transfer 1500 m 800 m free B 9000 m 6000 m free 14 13 Option 2 Two Section Marathon: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 75 of 400 DC 960.2 Tracking #186-16

Speed km/hr Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Horse Pony A 8000 m 5000 m free 15 14 B 9000 m 6000 m free 14 13 2.3 CAI2* and USEF licensed National Events (CAN Option 1 Three Section Marathon: Advanced*) Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Speed km/hr Horse Pony Small Pony A 8000 m 5000 m free 15 14 12 Transfer 1500 m 800 m free B 7500 m 6000m 5000 m free 14 13 12 Preliminary - VSE distance and pace Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Speed km/hr Horse Pony Small Pony VSE A 6000 m 5000 m free 14 13 12 10 Transfer 1500 m 800 m free walk or trot only outside obstacles B 7000 m 6000m 5000 m free 14 13 12 9.5 Intermediate - VSE speeds Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Speed km/hr Horse Pony Small Pony VSE Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 76 of 400 DC 960.2 Tracking #186-16

A 7000 m 5000 m free 15 14 13 10 Transfer 1500 m 800 m free B 7500 m 6000m 5000 m free 15 14 13 10 Option 2 Two Section Marathon: Advanced Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Speed km/hr Horse Pony A 9000 m 5800 m free Max. 13 Min. 11 Max. 12 Min. 10 Transfer 1500 m 800 m free Min 11 Min 10 B 7500 m 6000m 5000 m free 14 13 3 At least 1 km per Obstacle. Two Section Marathon: Preliminary Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Speed km/hr Horse Pony Small Pony VSE A 8500 m 6500 m free 12 11 10 8 B 7000 m 5000 m free 14 13 12 9.5 Two Section Marathon: Intermediate Section Maximum distance Minimum distance Pace Speed km/hr Horse Pony Small Pony VSE A 9000 m 6500 m free 13 12 11 8 Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 77 of 400 DC 960.2 Tracking #186-16

B 7500 m 5000 m free 15 14 13 10 3. Compulsory rests A safety check of the turnout must be made before the start of Marathon and during the 10 minute hold at the end of the Transfer Section (Option 1) or Section A (Option 2).Compulsory rests. 3.1 There must be a compulsory rest of not less than 10 minutes in the designated rest area prior to the start of Section B. 3.2 The area of the compulsory rest should, if possible, provide some shade and must be large enough to accommodate three turnouts at once and have room for additional motor vehicles. 3.3 Water must be provided at the rest area for the Horses. 3.4 For at least the Advanced level, a farrier must be available at the rest area. If the Athlete has to wait for the Farrier for any reason beyond his control, then the Athlete will be credited with that time.... 4.5 When multiple divisions/levels are offered, the kilometer markers on the Marathon shall be color-coded and/or shaped. 5. Compulsory turning flags When multiple divisions/levels are offered, the kilometer markers on the Marathon shall be color-coded and/or shaped. Driving Draft Received: 10/25/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: marathon course Draft 2: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 78 of 400 DC 960.2 Tracking #186-16

DC964.1 Tracking #169-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC964 Penalties on the Marathon Course [CHAPTER DC-12 Marathon] 1. Whips Whips, if carried, can only be used by the Athlete. Failure to comply will incur 20 penalties. Modification re dropping the whip inadvertently having no penalties if retrieved or replaced. 5.2 The Athlete and all Grooms must be on the carriage as it crosses the Start and Finish lines and passes through the Compulsory Turning Flags in each Section. Failure to do so incurs 5 penalty points for grooms and 20 penalty points for Athlete on each occasion. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: whip Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 79 of 400 DC 964.1 Tracking #169-16

DC966.1 Tracking #170-16 Draft #3 Approved 2/1/2017 DC966 Judges [CHAPTER DC-12 Marathon] 1.2 For at least the Advanced Level one member of the Ground Jury must be at the end of Section B to supervise the inspection of carriages, harness and Marathon Time Cards and when applicable to supervise the weighing of the carriages. An Athlete whose carriage is below the prescribed weight will be eliminated. (See DC 969). 1.4 At USEF Licensed National Events (CAN) Members of the Ground Jury at the end of Transfer or Section B are not required to assist the veterinarian in pulse and respiration checks. Organizers should ensure sufficient volunteers are available to assist the veterinarians. Driving Draft Received: 11/16/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Rule Clarification Web: judges Draft 3: No Action 12/21/2016 Council - Admin & Finance Draft 3: No Comments Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Draft 2: No Action Draft 3: No Action Council - Intl Discipline Draft 3: No Comments Draft 3: No Comments Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 80 of 400 DC 966.1 Tracking #170-16

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DC967.3 Tracking #187-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC967 Officials [CHAPTER DC-12 Marathon] 3.1 There must be one Obstacle Observer at each obstacle. Each Obstacle Observer must have at least two assistants. The Obstacle Observer must be given a whistle and two stopwatches and instructed in their use by the Technical Delegate or his assistant. They must record the exact time to 1/100th second taken by each Athlete through the obstacle. For Preliminary and Intermediate levels, these numbers will be at the discretion of the Technical Delegate. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: officials 12/21/2016 Council - Admin & Finance Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/15/2016 Licensed Officials Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 82 of 400 DC 967.3 Tracking #187-16

DC972.1 Tracking #188-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC972 The Course [CHAPTER DC-13 Cones] 1.2 The arena should be not less than 70m x 120m or an equivalent area. Should this not be possible the number of obstacles must be reduced accordingly unless an exception is granted by the Technical Delegate. A size-adjusted arena for VSEs may be offered. 1.3 The starting and finishing lines may not be more than 40m nor less than 20m from the first and last obstacles respectively. 1.4 The number of obstacles may not exceed 20 (except DC 979.3), and for Children, the number may not exceed 15. 1.5 The length of the course must be between 500m and 800m, for Children it may be shorter. A size-adjusted arena for VSEs may be offered. Driving Draft Received: 8/26/2016 Lizzy Staller estaller@usef.org Clarification Web: VSE courses Draft 1: Recommends Approval 12/22/2016 Council - Intl Discipline Driving Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 83 of 400 DC 972.1 Tracking #188-16

DC973.1 Tracking #189-16 Draft #1 Approved 2/1/2017 DC973 Obstacles [CHAPTER DC-13 Cones] 1.5 Obstacles that entail reining back are not permitted. 2.2 Variations or new designs must be pre-approved by the FEI Driving Committee Federation and included in the Event Schedule. 4.5 A size-adjusted bridge may be offered for VSEs. Bridge dimensions may not be smaller than 2.5 meters wide. 7.5 meters long, 15cm. high. Entrance cones and exit cones shall be at least 2.0m apart. 4.6 Water obstacles may not be used as part of a Preliminary level course. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 5:59 PM Page 84 of 400 DC 973.1 Tracking #189-16