American Driving Society Rule Changes Effective January 1, 2009

CHAPTER 5

SAFETY

ARTICLE 5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF DRIVERS AND OFFICIALS

8. The ADS strongly recommends that no turnout should rely solely on a groom or other attendant standing on the ground to control the horse or horses, with the exception of hitching and/or unhitching. If a driver dismounts for any reason other than to make minor adjustments to harness, carriage, or to unhitch, the reins should be given to a driver seated on the vehicle.