The club usually runs TREC training once or twice a year. TREC has now become an established and popular activity; most horses and riders can take part at Level 1, however, at the higher levels, it is a demanding test of all-round riding and orienteering skills. Riders have to negotiate a course of obstacles representing challenges which might be encountered when out hacking / trekking – this may include small jumps, leading down banks or ducking under simulated low branches with marks gained for style and completion and no elimination incurred if a rider chooses, for example, not to jump.

There is also a control of paces section in walk & canter and an orienteering section from 12 km [level 1] up to 40 km plus with bearings and grid references [level 4].

Training days have covered dismounted map reading and obstacle practice at a number of local venues.

Future training will be listed in the diary section. For more information on TREC contact Wendy Neath