BHS TREC In Scotland!

[Carolynmac]

I am writing to give you some information about TREC in Scotland and also let you know about some events coming up that you might be interested in

I have also tried to give answers to some of the most common Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) we have been asked.

Links are also attached to some TREC websites that you should add to your favourites to keep in touch with what's going on in the 'Treccie' World.

1. TREC in ScotlandBHS TREC is a unique equestrian sport based on the French discipline "Le Trec". Introduced to this country by the British Horse Society in 1998, BHS TREC appeals to a variety of riders with all kinds of horses and ponies. The BHS is the national governing body for the sport in the UK, regulating competitions, supporting organisers, training judges and officials, and organising Championship events for riders at all levels.

In Scotland TREC is supported by the Scottish TREC Advisory Group (STAG).

STAG's main goal is to increase the take-up of TREC in Scotland, by organising training, competitions and liaising with the BHS about the growth and development of the sport in Scotland. One of STAGs current key activities is organising the TREC Scottish Championships being held at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre in West Lothian, on 21st and 22nd July.

2. What's coming up in Scotland?
There are a few things going on in the next few months, with lots more planned for through the winter. Our goal is to get lots of training and smaller competitions underway, to get more people on board and next spring / summer we will have a large selection of activities.

21st & 22nd July - TREC Scottish Championships OK, you might not be competing (this year!), but this is great chance to come and see what it is all about! We also always need lots of help across the weekend, so why not get involved! You will be fully briefed and if judging will be paired with an experienced TREC judge.

If you are interested, let me know!

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30th September - Introduction to BHS TRECTREC PTV and CoP Training Day, Hyndshawland Farm Stables, Nr Biggar
Still a few places left - schedule attached!

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27 Oct BHS TREC Competition Highland South BHS TREC competition, Aviemore, PH22 1RB. Level 2, 3, Ind & Pairs classes.
Fabulous scenery.
Contact Rhoda McVey, 43 Columba Road, Inverness IV3 5HQ. Tel: 07770
427502. Email:rhoda@makingstrides.co.uk

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Oct 07 - Feb 08 - Kelly Marks BHS TREC Winter Series Hyndshawland
Farm Stables, Nr Biggar
Dates TBC - contact me for more information.
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3. Would you like to hold a training event / competition but don't know how??

NO PROBLEM - we will come and help you from start to finish!
Let me know where you are and I will link you up with STAG rep for your
area!

4. Where can I find out about events and general TREC news / information?We have our own TREC Scotland website in development that will have events and general news, and in addition to that the BHS Website has great TREC information and events guide.

All TREC events will also be advertised on the BHS Scotland Web and the Scottish and Northern Equestrian Events Guide. I will also email out details to all of you when new events are organised.

Links attached.

http://www.bhs.org.uk/Content/Evt-BHS-Trec.asp[/URL]
http://trec-scotland.mysite.orange.co.uk/
http://www.bhsscotland.org.uk/Pages/whatson.html
http://www.scotequest.com/

5. Frequently Asked Questions

I have attached just some of the regular questions we get asked - let me know if you have anymore and we will add to the list - and website.

Come on - give it a go - it's great fun!

:):):)

[Pink's lady]

oooo, le trec. I really want to have a go with my lot (they're all fabulous hackers and would be great at le trec:D) but there doesn't seem to be much round this way:(

Biggar is a bit of trec (;)) but we might be able to drag them down.........

[Carolynmac]

Let me know if you want to organise a wee training session near you, happy to organise, even for 6/8 people.

Cheers

:)

[eventerbabe]

Carolyn, are there any trec events further north? i'm based in the NE and would love to try trec with my cob :)

[Nookster]

I heard there might be some le trec at Oatridge?

[Carolynmac]

Hi

TREC @ Oatridge - yes the rumour is true - the TREC Scottish Championships are being held at the new Scottish National Equestrian Centre (SNEC) which is on the Oatridge Campus on 21st / 22nd July. Come along and have a wee look - Sunday is the best day for spectating as thats the Control of Paces and PtV (XC Obstacles)!

TREC in the North - did you mean North Scotland or North of England? If Scotland - contact Rhoda McVery at Making Strides (http://www.makingstrides.co.uk/index.htm), if North England theres usually lost going in Cumbria / Yorkshire etc, BHS TREC Events (http://www.bhs.org.uk/Content/Events.asp?id=23&page=Competitions&area=7&category=34)pages best pace to look.

Cheers!

[Carolynmac]

Eventerbabe - just read your location - Scotland, Sorry I am new to this.

Rhoda organises competitions in the North, from Inverness to Aviemore, not really NE, but not to far. Theres one at the end of October, it's aimed at all levels.

She also will be setting up a Kelly Marks Winter TREC Series, which runs through the winter (doh!) and just focuses on Control of Paces and Obtsacles. Sponsored by Kelly Marks so good prizes and rosettes!

I have had loads of interest in the the Aberdeen area so more should be more happening there soon as well.

[eventerbabe]

I'm aberdeen! do keep us updated, i'd love to get my cob along to something local :)

[Lucyad]

I would come along to anything in the Renfrewshire area. Not so sure about walking very fast and cantering very slowly though - we do the opposite!