Record entries for this year’s BHS TREC Scottish Championships
The British Horse Society has received a record number of
entries for the BHS TREC Scottish Championships 2008, with
more than 70 riders from all over the UK due to compete at
the event which runs from the 13-15 June.
Among those competing for the coveted titles will be riders
vying for places in the Great Britain team at the 2008 World
Championships in France this September, including former World
Champion David Hay-Thorburn.
The championships will be hosted by Hyndshawland Farm Stables,
a BHS approved centre situated at Elsrickle, just four miles
from the historic town of Biggar, South Lanarkshire.
The sport of BHS TREC challenges the partnership of horse
and rider across a broad range of skills including orienteering
on the first day, when competitors can be out for six or seven
hours using all their map reading abilities to correctly follow
a set route of up to 45 kilometres in length tackling varied
terrain.
The emphasis on day two is on the riding skills of the competitor
and the versatility of the horse as they negotiate a challenging
course of obstacles and show off their control of paces. Admission
to the championships is free for spectators and Sunday is
the perfect day for people to come along and see what this
exciting sport is about.
Helen Owens Senior Executive, BHS Competitions said: “We
are extremely fortunate to hold our Scottish championships
once again in such beautiful countryside. We are thrilled
to have so many riders entered and wish everyone the very
best of luck”.
Traditionally the championships have offered classes for
Level 2 and 3 Individuals and Pairs, and Level 4 Individuals.
However, this year's event will include a special Level 1
class for newcomers to BHS TREC, which will be run over a
shorter orienteering course and less testing obstacles.
Carolyn MacDonald, Chairperson of the Scottish TREC Advisory
Group (STAG) said: “We hope that newcomers to the sport
will take up this unique opportunity to soak up the championship
atmosphere, but to compete without the added pressure of the
challenging championship courses”
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