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

Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms TREC Workshop April 2015 – Regional TREC Chair: Joanne Handley 1

Outline • WOR Regional TREC details • TREC - Introduction • Phases of the Competition • Competition Overview Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • Preparing for Trec • Trec Training Opportunities 2

Details • Date • Sunday, September 27, 2015 • Location • Cadogan Farms – Caledon Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • 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 3 your ponies have fun!

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 Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • 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. 4

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. Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • 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. 5

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 Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • 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 obstacle course. • D2 and C+ level riders compete as individuals but ride as a group of 2, 3 or 4 during the orienteering phase. 6

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 Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms destination or find an objective. • C+ Level – Multiple stages with varying optimum speeds. Knowledge of pacing will be of value. 7

Competition Phases by Pony Club Level Pony Club Phase A – Orienteering Phase B Phase C Level Control of Gaits Obstacle Course D Follow correct route on map provided. Trot slow 50 metres, turn 7-10 obstacles Multiple checkpoints along route. Required around and walk back that one to two handlers accompany them on quickly 50 metres. Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms foot for safety purposes. Distance: up to 3.0 km. D1 Follow correct route on map provided. Find Trot slow 50 metres, turn 7-10 obstacles multiple checkpoints along route. around and walk back Recommended that one to two handlers quickly 50 metres. accompany them on foot for safety purposes. Distance: up to 3.0 km. 8

Competition Phases by Pony Club Level Pony Club Phase A – Orienteering Phase B- Control of Gaits Phase C Level Obstacle Course D2 Mark route on map and follow correct route. Canter slowly 50m and walk back 10-12 Find multiple checkpoints along route. Find quickly 50m. obstacles objective using compass coordinates. Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms Distance: Up to 5-10 km. C+ Mark route on map and follow correct route. C and C1 level Canter slowly 75m and 12+ 0bstacles Multiple stages with checkpoints with varying walk back quickly 75m. optimum speeds. Find objective using compass C2 and B Levels: Canter slowly 100m coordinates. and walk back quickly 100m. Distance: Minimum 5 km. A Levels: Canter slowly 150m and walk back quickly 150m. 9

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); Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • 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; 10 • For emergency use, a cellular phone.

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 Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • 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; 11 • For emergency use, a cellular phone.

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. Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • If interested please let me know. 12

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 Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms 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, 13 add new “dressings” ie. Branches, cones, poles, straw bales etc.

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 Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms 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). 14

LeTrec Training Opportunities • WOR Camp • Date and Location: July 6-9, Paris Fairgrounds • Obstacle Practice • Fergus Fall Fair – To Be Confirmed Regional Trec - September 27, 2015 - Cadogan Farms • 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 15 • Unmounted – map reading skills, obstacle demonstration

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