TREC camp at brandy house farm , fun in the sun

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Brandy House Farm TREC holiday , felindre , mid wales
A great time was had at this smashing venue with just the right balance between lessons , out riding and relaxing
Setting off Tuesday in oppressive heat the journey was ok , after arriving it was time to unpack everything and go to the meeting room for tea and cakes then evening meal with everyone
Wednesday we had a lesson with helen wain a ‘ride with your mind’ instructor , great lesson with plenty to think about . then out for a hack over the mountain
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Thursday we had 2 lessons , one with helen again working in the arena and another with tot wall working on TREC obstacles which brandy house have set out in 2 big fields including a staircase , steps , ride up & down , bridge , ditch , jumps , bending
Friday was a free day so we decided to hack over the mountains to the pub , great map reading challenge and 20k route to the pub in fantastic weather , horses stood good as gold while we had much needed drink and food
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Saturday was a flatwork and jumping lesson with tot in the arena , I was very pleased with henry jumping a single barrel and 2’9 spread jump (high for me !)
While the horses had a rest we then had a bowen therapy session which I found a bit weird but relaxing then made some sarnies , drew our route and set off for a picnic ride which was smashing , we found a great spot on glyndwrs way for our picnic , the horses enjoyed it as well
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Every evening we all had a 2 course meal in the farmhouse with a lot of chatting & laughing round the large dining table , probably helped by a pimms or two : )
Brandy house is a great venue for a TREC camp but it is also super for a horsey holiday as the outriding is spectacular with plenty to do at the farm as well , all horses had their own paddock and stable for their stay , I stayed b&b in one of the cottages but others camped or slept in box
Back to work tomorrow , got to get saving for next years horsey holiday now
 
Seen your photos on facebook but lovely to read the story of the week. It sounds amazing and so much fun. The scenery looks very pretty.
Glad you enjoyed it, even if i'm a wee bit jealous, lol.
 
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