Trec, what is involved?

There's an orienteering phase (POR) - you get a route on map to copy then you set off on the route following your map exactly. You're given speeds to go at (mostly walk and trot in levels 1 and 2).

Next phase is control of paces you canter a given distance as slowly as possible. You then walk back as fast as possible. (no marks if you break pace)

Obstacles PTV - A course of obstacles - think dynamic handy pony! the obstacles can be low branches, ditches, step up, canter corrider, gate opening, s bends, bending, mounting, rein back, jumping etc. there is a maximum of 10 points for each obstacle and you can lose points for various reasons. You can miss any obstacle out without being disqualified but you obviously lose the points.

It's really good fun and well worth a try.
 
Definitely just go and have a try - I did several a couple of summers ago, and every one was really helpful and friendly - and it was not at all cliquey like so many other disciplines can be!

The lowest level map reading is fairly basic - but worth getting an OS map and just having a couple of practices before you go, just to familiarise yourself with the symbols etc before you get there. The main thing I found I needed to ask questions about were the obstacles, as there are ways to do each obstacle. Most of it is common sense - but I found the first few times, and helpers were always happy to offer guidance where they could.

All in all -great fun! :)
 
Thanks guys thats sort of what i thought! I was interested firstly for my brother who has just got a bombproof gigantacob and has always been really keen on orienteering but think it might be a good thing to do with my rising 4 section d towards the end of the season, i'd ideally like to ODE with her but think it might be fun to try this as it will improve her confidence no end i imagine! X
 
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