Any Le Trec dudes out there...?

[smiffyimp]

Hi, Basically I fancy a go, how/where do I get started. Have 5yo Anglo who is not amused at dressage, is amazing at jumping (owner is pants!) and fancies trying something she's not done before.
Thanks

 

[PeterNatt]

The BHS H.Q. organsise training days for Trec so give them a call to see if there is one in your area.

 

[katie_and_toto]

If you are in the Midlands then I know that Newton has Le Trec training on it's xc course

 

[tiggerette]

From what I understand, you have to negotiate a route using a map, follow a course which includes obsticals like going through water, going over jumps, going into a trailer, you have to mount from the ground, riding under low lying branches, you have to make your horse stand in a box, unmounted, for a certain amount of time and they mustn't walk towards you, then you have a narrow corridor made up of poles where you have to walk the horse as fast as you can without trotting then canter as slow as you can without breaking pace. There is a website somewhere I'm sure, oh and there are different levels or stages too. Hope this helps

 

[wipeout]

I do it, in fact I have done quite well at it! It's a miracle I have finally found something I enjoy doing that horsey does well at!

If you look at the BHS website it'll direct you to your nearest trec "area" website.

I am in the south east and have found everyone to be really helpful and encouraging.

It did help that I won on my first attempt, but I have been bitten by the trec bug!

Any questions - just ask

 

[smiffyimp]

Thanks All! My nearest centre is Cambridge - who i've emailed. She recommended getting a rule book from BHS and trying to find a buddy to pair up with - thats the bit that is difficult, i'm on a v. small private yard, very dressage

and my friend who would come is 7 month pregs

Wipeout - did you start with a buddy, or did you just jump straight in the deepend

 

[wipeout]

I do pairs but to be honest if you are good at map reading you might as well go alone.

You do the control of paces individually and the obstacles bit. It's just the orienteering section you do with your partner.

My partner can read a map but I am stronger at it so I tend to go in front and she follows me (generally asking if I am sure we are going the right way!!!)

From a safety point of view there are frequent checkpoints and you are able to carry a mobile phone in a sealed bag which you could use if you needed to. (You would be safe but eliminated!)

Best of luck, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

 

[BBP]

Hiya, a great place to start near cambridge is manor farm near wyton/st ives - it runs the Kelly marks indoor trec series...no orienteering phase but you still have the control of paces and obstacles.

My sister is always looking for a trec buddy so I can let her know if you are interested...my boy is not quite ready yet, but it'll be one of the first things I do with him as its so relaxed and low key. We also have make trec courses in our field, jumps, bridges, low branches, ditches etc, great education for a baby!