Donegal TREC are hosting their next event on Saturday the 11th of
June. The evening will comprise Intensive TREC Orienteering Training
with TREC Ireland Trainers Gwen Bastian & Karen Murphy. This will be
a very practical and useful session for anyone interested in competing
in TREC events and will include; General TREC information session,
Orienteering theory, On foot training (using your compass and the all
important how to not get lost!), Map room/ route copying skills. Then
there will be the opportunity to do a driven route to put these skills
into practice.
For further details or to book a place please contact email
oreilly.orla@gmail.com or text 087 6432458
Hold the date:
Donegal TREC also have the following upcoming events
* 5th July – 8th July – TREC training camp at Glenleary Stables (ages 10 plus)
* 16th – 17th July – TREC festival, Ramelton, Co. Donegal – Training
on the 16th and level one and two 3-phase competitions on the 17th.
(overnight camping/accommodation available).
TREC is an international equestrian discipline, which originally tested the competency of trekking guides. There are three phases to the competition: Orienteering, Control of Paces and Obstacles. The sport is unique in that adults and children can compete together. Horses and ponies over 13hh are eligible to compete.
