Level 1 Trec Competition - Escrick Park - UPDATE

[SuzieP]

I'm organising a Level 1 BHS Trec competition to be held on Sunday 15th April 2012 in Escrick Park. This is very early notification, I know, but I thought I'd post it on here so that anyone who is interested can put the date in their diaries.

More info will be available when the schedule is ready to go out, but I can say that there will be two classes: one for absolute novice Treccers and an open class for everyone else. I hope this will encourage people to come along and have a go. The judges and stewards will give extra help and hints to novice riders.

All competitors may ride as either individuals or in pairs.

I haven't negotiated corralling yet, but will be speaking to the Estate Office to see if they can give us a field. There will be some stabling, with space for people to camp or sleep in their lorries/trailers near to their horses. An evening meal will be arranged - either a BBQ or pub meal (short walk). There will be a secure tack room, a proper loo and tea/coffee/hot water facilities.

The PTV (obstacles) will be in an enclosed area. The CoP (control of paces) will be straight and flat. The POR (orienteering) will be up to 12k (7 miles) long through woodland and farmland with a very short stretch of road work on a quiet, single-track country lane. It's possible that there might be a road crossing (B-road), but if so, it will be marshalled.

There will be catering and loos on the main competition site. I'm hoping to organise an event photographer - still working on that.

That's the details for now. Do ask any questions and I'll try to answer them.

If anyone is thinking of having a go and hasn't done Trec before, I would strongly recommending getting a copy of the Trec rulebook from the BHS shop. It makes interesting reading!

[harveydales]

This is something we will def aim for with Dolly.

[olivia]

Hi Sue,

I've put it in my diary, so you can put me down for stewarding/fence judging/general dogsbody duties - whatever you need me to do really

Olivia

[SuzieP]

That's great Olivia - thank you. Your name is on my spare bedroom as well, if you want it.

[olivia]

Hi Sue,

Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll probably need to bring Billy with me, so I'll find a B&B or camp or something Not sure Jasper would approve of meeting Billy (although I'm sure Billy would LOVE to meet Jasper )

Olivia

[SuzieP]

Ok - no probs. Let me know if you need help finding B&B. That means I still have a spare bed if anyone needs it.

[SuzieP]

The schedule is ready now and includes loads more information and detail about the event. If anyone would like the schedule, it's on the White Horse Trec Group site at www.white-horse-trec.co.uk

[lucydales]

I'm doing a POV & COP training session tomorrow with Jackie locally, excited and rather scared!! LOL! Wish me luck!

[SuzieP]

Oh good luck Lucy! You'll love it. Who are you riding?

[lucydales]

Should have said PTV! I'm taking Isaac and am totally on my own so getting him in the trailer without ground troops will be a huge achievement for me! LOL! Am totally bricking it! He's a good lad though so if we get there I'm sure we'll have some fun.
Jackie's not expecting much of us and the other lady going is new to Trec too (bet she has a posh horse not a fat black hairy and muddy pony! LOL!)

If I'm back on in the next hour we didn't load! LOL!

[SuzieP]

The Escrick Trec event is full now - we've closed bookings at 50 and there's already a waiting list of 11. I had no idea this would prove so popular!

[dalesponyrider]

Glad this was so well supported, I am just sorry I couldn't join in. Life is just too busy at the moment looking after my parents. Did any Dalesfans go?

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[harveydales]

Apr 18, 2012 5:43:11 GMT -1 dalesponyrider said:

Glad this was so well supported, I am just sorry I couldn't join in. Life is just too busy at the moment looking after my parents. Did any Dalesfans go?

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Yes, it was a really good day. I was there helping at the control of paces bit along with Benjismum from on here. It was lovely to put another face to a DF name.

One thing it has confirmed for me is that trec is not for Harvey.

[benjismum]

I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I really fancy it now - although that feeling will probably only last until Alf next does something silly! I was amazed by the wide variety of horses competing, from thoroughbreds to cobs and exmoor ponies. It was great to meet Pam and find out what TREC is all about, just got to pluck up courage to enter one now!!!

[SuzieP]

It was lovely to see you - and thank you so much for your help. We couldn't run events like this without the support of helpers and it really is very gratefully received.

Wasn't it a fantastic day? There was so much going on that the day flew by. I was in the woods at dawn setting up the checkpoints and tickets. We had to go out to one casualty who had to go to hospital whilst I walked her horse 2.5 miles back to the Estate Office. We had a major blip with the computer programme that calculates the scores and ended up giving out faulty scoresheets and causing some major queries from the more experienced competitors.....which are still going on!

But - everyone had a great time and I've had loads of emails letting me know how much they enjoyed the day and please will I do another competition! LOL - maybe, but not this year!

If anyone would like to see the photos they're here: www.horsesome.com/EventPreview.aspx?Event=2012_04_15_Escrick