Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms TREC Workshop - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

TREC Workshop

April 2015 – Regional TREC Chair: Joanne Handley

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Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms

Outline

• WOR Regional TREC details
• TREC - Introduction
• Phases of the Competition
• Competition Overview
• Preparing for Trec
• Trec Training Opportunities

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Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms

Details

• Date
• Sunday, September 27, 2015
• Location
• Cadogan Farms – Caledon
• 10 minutes east of Caledon Hunt Club (D Rally Location)
• Entry Fee
• $60.00
• Team Spirit Award
• Award for best dressed team – Pick a theme, dress yourself, dress

your ponies have fun!

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TREC Introduction

• TREC is a form of orienteering on horseback
• Requires an understanding of map reading
• Combines elements of trail riding with horsemanship skills and

flatwork

• WOR Trec Rules (June 2014) are the competition rules that are

used for the regional competition – these rules over ride those contained in the National Le Trec Handbook

• All riders will complete each phase mounted. All riders must be

capable of riding independently – no lead line.

• Phase C – Obstacle Course is set up in an enclosed area.
• Orienteering has been modified and is shortened to allow all

three phases to be held in one day.

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Phases of the Competition

• Phase A: Optimum Speed and Orienteering – riders follow a

route on a map, find specific checkpoints and higher levels (D2 and up) use compass coordinates to find objectives or destination coordinate point.

• Phase B: Control of Gaits – designed to demonstrate that the

rider can influence the horse first in canter (or trot) then in walk

• Phase C: Obstacle Course – Tests the rider and horses ability

to navigate obstacles and difficulties they may encounter while trail riding.

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Competition

• Participants ride based on their Pony Club level (i.e. D,

D1, D2 or C and above).

• Participants can compete at a higher level if approved by

their D.C.

• D and D1 level riders compete as teams
• 3-4 members per team.
• The total of the top 3 scores are used for the final

team score.

• Individual placings and ribbons are provided for the
• bstacle course.
• D2 and C+ level riders compete as individuals but ride as

a group of 2, 3 or 4 during the orienteering phase.

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Orienteering

• All competitors will carry a record card that will be punched or

recorded at each checkpoint.

• There will be no knowledge questions at the checkpoints.
• D and D1 will not need to find objectives using a compass.
• D2 and C+ levels may need to use a compass to reach a

destination or find an objective.

• C+ Level – Multiple stages with varying optimum speeds.

Knowledge of pacing will be of value.

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Competition Phases by Pony Club Level

Pony Club Level Phase A – Orienteering Phase B Control of Gaits Phase C Obstacle Course D Follow correct route on map provided. Multiple checkpoints along route. Required that one to two handlers accompany them on foot for safety purposes. Distance: up to 3.0 km. Trot slow 50 metres, turn around and walk back quickly 50 metres. 7-10 obstacles D1 Follow correct route on map provided. Find multiple checkpoints along route. Recommended that one to two handlers accompany them on foot for safety purposes. Distance: up to 3.0 km. Trot slow 50 metres, turn around and walk back quickly 50 metres. 7-10 obstacles

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Competition Phases by Pony Club Level

Pony Club Level Phase A – Orienteering Phase B- Control of Gaits Phase C Obstacle Course D2 Mark route on map and follow correct route. Find multiple checkpoints along route. Find

• bjective using compass coordinates.

Distance: Up to 5-10 km. Canter slowly 50m and walk back quickly 50m. 10-12

• bstacles

C+ Mark route on map and follow correct route. Multiple stages with checkpoints with varying

• ptimum speeds. Find objective using compass

coordinates. Distance: Minimum 5 km. C and C1 level Canter slowly 75m and walk back quickly 75m. C2 and B Levels: Canter slowly 100m and walk back quickly 100m. A Levels: Canter slowly 150m and walk back quickly 150m. 12+ 0bstacles

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Rule Change - Current

Recommended Equipment (Page 9 WOR Trec Rules 2014):

• Horses may be shod or unshod;
• If shod, a replacement horse boot (Phase A only);
• Compass (Phase A only);
• Pens for map marking, two bright colours (Phase A only);
• Flashlight for reading in the dark (Phase A only);
• Basic First Aid pack for horse and rider i.e. bandage, antiseptic wash,

sterile dressing pads, wound powder (Phase A only);

• Whistle for emergency use (Phase A only);
• Saddlebags or suitable alternative (Phase A only);
• Map case (large Ziploc bag to protect map);
• Digital watch or stopwatch;
• Food and water for rider;
• For emergency use, a cellular phone.

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Rule Change for 2015

Required Equipment (Phase A Only):

• Compass
• Pens for map marking, two bright colours
• Flashlight for reading in the dark
• Basic First Aid pack for horse and rider i.e. bandage, antiseptic wash,

sterile dressing pads, wound powder

• Whistle for emergency use
• Saddlebags or suitable alternative
• Map case (large Ziploc bag to protect map);
• Food and water for rider;

Recommended Equipment(Phase A only):

• Horses may be shod or unshod;
• If shod, a replacement horse boot;
• Digital watch or stopwatch;
• For emergency use, a cellular phone.

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Club Input Needed

• Selection of obstacles for each level.
• Request each club submit 5 obstacle suggestions for each level.
• Looking for assistance leading up to and during the event to run the

three phases.

• If interested please let me know.

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Preparing for LeTrec

Obstacles

• Begin training now, without obstacles, by working on skills related to

controlling lateral movements and halts.

• Control of halt, turn on forehand, turn on haunches, side pass and

rein back need to be schooled regularly, then the obstacles are not as difficult later in the season.

• Encourage your coaches to spend some time on some of these

movements at each lesson and encourage members to spend a few minutes each time they ride schooling these movements.

• Introduce obstacles slowly and only increase level of difficulty once

they have mastered each level.

• De-sensitize the horses and ponies - Change up the obstacles –

move them to new locations, different order, different directions, add new “dressings” ie. Branches, cones, poles, straw bales etc.

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Preparing for LeTrec

Orienteering

• Get out on trails, enjoy the countryside, practice riding

with different groups, in different orders, etc.

• Map reading skills, practice on foot, teach them how to

use land marks (roads, fences, trail junctions, buildings, water bodies etc.) to determine their position on the

• map. Can be done in your backyard with a rough sketch.
• When out for a trail ride have them lead the ride using a

map (if one available).

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LeTrec Training Opportunities

• WOR Camp
• Date and Location: July 6-9, Paris Fairgrounds
• Obstacle Practice
• Fergus Fall Fair – To Be Confirmed
• Date: September 19, 2015
• Obstacles and Control of Gaits
• 1 to 1.5 hr group sessions with clinician
• Cost: TBD
• WOR Education Conference
• Date: September 13, 2015
• Location: Cadogan Farms
• Unmounted – map reading skills, obstacle demonstration

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Questions?

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