Essex Bridleways Associationtrec Gb Competition

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ESSEX BRIDLEWAYS ASSOCIATIONTREC GB COMPETITION

4TH AND 5TH JULY 2015

at

Berwick Farm,

Berwick Lane, Stanford Rivers, Chipping Ongar.

CM5 9PY

What is TREC?

TREC is a fun riding event comprising of three phases, Orienteering, Control of Paces and Obstacles. The competition involves the skills and situations a rider might encounter on a hack, including map reading (using maps usually 1:25000 scale).

The three phases

For those of you that are not familiar with TREC, it is made up of three phases. You are marked on how well you carry out each test. It is all very low key and friendly, the idea is to take part and have fun.

1. The POR route (Orienteering)With the aid of a map and a record card you will find your way around a pre-determined course via a number of check points. It is not a race, the aim is for you to prove you can find the correct route as close to a specified time as possible. Don’t worry if you get lost we will find you.

2. The COP (Control of Paces)(now MA) is a test to determine the rider’s control of their horse’s paces along a 2- 4 metre corridor between 50 to 150 metres long. Firstly there is a slow canter followed by a fast walk.

3. The PTV (Obstacles) There will be 16 obstacles for you to negotiate. These will be things like walking between a zig-zag of poles, rein back between two poles, open and shut a gate, etc. all very simple things that you might come across on a hack. You can leave out any you really don’t want to do but you will lose the marks for that obstacle. A list of the obstacles to be used at this competition will be displayed at the secretary’s area.

Information on TREC can be found on the TREC GB website:

Course Walk & Briefing Session

On Saturday evening there will be a briefing for competitors and for volunteers who are new to TREC at 5.30pm; and a course walk of the obstacles for all at 6pm; followed by a fish and chip supperand a pudat 7.30pm. It will be great for everyone, especially those doing level 1, to come to these events, meet your fellow competitors and enjoy a friendly evening – and maybe stay overnight if you want to make a weekend of it.

CONTACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

please email/ phone: Jill Perry on , 07984 477991 or

Jan Arthur on , 07813 905022

if you have any queries regarding the event.

Information is available on the Essex Bridleways Association Website:

The competition is part of the TRECGB Blue Chip Summer Series

This competition is open to all: non-members, members of EBA, EATG, TRECGB and

both level 1 and level 2 competitors.

Those new to TREC are especially welcome

Kindly sponsored by Blue Chip Feeds Ltd

All classes also carrypoints for the SEIB Summer League, kindly sponsored bySEIB Insurance Brokers

Sponsors:

TREC GB is proud to be sponsored by Blue Chip Feed Ltd for the 2015 Summer Series,which will culminate in theprestigiousBlue Chip National TREC GB Championshipson 14-16 August 2015 at Temple Farm, Gorebridge, near Edinburgh, EH23 4SE. Blue Chip is generouslyproviding rosettes and vouchers for the 1st-3rd prize winners in each class.

Classes 3 and 4 will be qualifying classes for the Blue chip National TREC championships, full details of which can be found at

TREC GB is also proud to be sponsored by SEIB Insurance Brokers for the 2015 Summer League.SEIB are generously providing rosettes for the 1st-10th prize winners for each level in the league. SEIB Insurance Brokers provide insurance for all TREC GB clubs and their members, TREC GB Red Tier members, trainers, competitions and training events.

All classes count towards the SEIB TREC GB league if both riders are members of TREC GB before the start of the event.

Results

Please leave a large SAE (2x 1st class stamps), or leave £1.50, with the secretary for your results to be sent to you. It will not be possible to give out results on the day due to the complexity of the marking.

We give many thanks to Jane Pearl of Berwick Farm and the land owners who have allowed us to use their facilities on the day, please respect the land. Please note: Certain routes could be off PRoW and will only be open for use during the competition days.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The event manager/organiser will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the officials and stewards on the day.

Trained First Aiders will be present at the event and should be summoned through an official in the event of an accident. The event manager/organiser will provide contact telephone numbers for emergency veterinary and farriery services.

Competitors are asked to safeguard valuable tack and possessions. Young children must be supervised at all times. Neither the event manager/organiser nor the land/course owners can accept responsibility for loss or injury to persons or animals howsoever caused.

THE CLASSES YOU CAN ENTER

Class 1 Level 1 Individual

Class 2 Level 1 Pairs

Suitable for first time competitors. Orienteering (POR), a short easier orienteering route of up to 10 km (6 miles); Control of Paces (COP)(MA), a slow canter and a fast walk over a set distance (50 -150m) and Obstacles (PTV), 16 obstacles which might include a jump up to 60 cm (2’). The orienteering route uses minor roads, bridleways and tracks. There will be stewards on the route to help you keep on track and all three phases are planned to run on Sunday 5thJuly.But we would like you to try to make the briefing session and course walk on the Saturday evening.

Class 3 Level 2 Individual

Class 4 Level 2 Pairs

Orienteering to be held on the Saturday 4thJulyand the COP(MA) and PTV will be held on theSunday 5thJuly. The POR route length will be up to 20km (12 miles) the PTV 16 obstacles, and the height of jumps up to 70 cm (2’3”). The POR uses minor roads, tracks, bridleways and field edges.

ENTRY FEE PER RIDER PER CLASS

EBA and EATG members / TREC GB / Non Members
Level 1 / £30 / £35 / £40
Level 2 / £40 / £45 / £50

TREC GB Blue tier members and non-members must produce proof of public liability insurance on arrival at the event. Riding School members will be classed as non-members.

TREC GB members will also be asked for proof of membership on arrival.

Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You can only enter one class.

Corralling overnight (£10 for one night/ £15 for two nights), and a meal on Saturday night (£10) are also bookable.

HOW TO ENTER

Postal entries only Entries close 26th June

Please register for the event, pay for your entry and book the meal and any corralling by using the attached postal booking form.Please ensure that we have your correct phone numbers and email address otherwise we cannot easily contact you.

Ride times will be published on the news page of the EBA website on Thursday 2nd July. Please ensure you look at the website and make a note of these

On arrival at the event You will be directed where to park and /or corral and where to sign in at the Secretary’s table, where you will need to show your EATG/ TREC GB membership number (if entered as an EATG or TREC GB member), give in the parental consent form if applicable and show PLI if applicable. You will also collect your numbers and ID tags (which must be worn for each phase). The envelope for your mobile phone and other information will also be provided

Outline Timetable

Day / Time / Event / Location
Friday / Evening 4.30 onwards / Venue open. Please phone the organiser if you need to arrive before this.
Saturday / All day / POR (Level 2)
All day / Drinks and snacks available during day / Secretary’s tent
Farrier on call
Vet on call
5.30 / Helpers’ and first time TREC contestants’ briefing / Secretary’s tent
6.00 / Course walk
7.30 / Meal by caterer / By map room
Sunday / 9.00 / Caterer on site / By map room
8.30 / Helper’s briefing / Secretary’s tent
All day / Farrier on call
All day / Vet on call
PM / MA (COP) and PTV (Level 2)
AM/PM / All phases (POR, MA (COP) & PTV) (Level 1)
PM / Vacate site by 4.30 pm please

Equipment

This equipment is required at all levels of competition and for all phases:

Clothing and equipment will be checked prior to and during the POR phase of the event, penalties will be given for missing items. Mobile phones may be carried, but must be put in a sealed clear plastic bag for the POR phase.

• A suitable protective hard hat complying with the following standards:

British: PAS015, BSEN1384, EN1384, provided they are BSI Kite marked or SE1 marked. This must be worn with the chin strap done up and must beworn at all times whilst mounted.

• Safe and appropriate clothing and footwear
• Personal ID. This will be supplied by us on the day
• ID on horse. This will be supplied by us on the day.
• Medical armband recording any medical condition of the competitor.

For the PTV (Obstacles) phase only

• A Body Protector BETA Level 3 purple label 2000+ is strongly advised.

For the POR (Orienteering) phase only

On the person

• Fluorescent/ high-viz clothing. Minimum requirement is clearly visible fluorescent strips on rider’s torso. It is strongly recommended that this is also reflective and is supplemented by a fluorescent/reflective hatband andfluorescent/ reflective hi-viz on the horse.
• Waterproofs - a light weight jacket will do

On the horse

• Head collar and lead rope or combination bridle

If a running martingale is worn in the PTV phase horses must be led using a lead rope attached to a head collar or combination bridle. The same tack must be used for all parts of the competition.

To be carried on the person/ in saddlebag

• First aid kit for humans and horse:

6 sterile swabs, pair of round ended scissors, elasticated bandage (10cms wide), disinfectant /antiseptic /cleaning solution (all within expiry date)

• Compass
• Pens (for map marking e.g. thin nib red / fluorescent orange and black/ blue for notes) and map case
• Torch (head torch is ideal) for map reading
• Whistle (for use in emergencies) to be carried on rider
• Hoof pick
• Emergency Farriers’ tools (suitable for the removal of a shoe and nails) and equiboot or similar. Compulsory at level 3 and 4, recommended for level 2. Not required for level 1.

Helpful equipment for the POR phase:

Map case, drink/snack for rider. Coins for emergency phone call. Stopwatch

EBA TREC Terms and Conditions

1. EBA does not accept any liability whatsoever for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness of horse(s), owner(s), rider(s), spectator(s) or any other person(s) or property or ground.

2. EBA reserves the right to cancel the event, alter the route or time of riding or refuse entry without stating a reason and without incurring any costs.

3. Payment is required for each part of the event (entry, food, corral) as specified on the EBA entry form. Incorrect entries will be rejected or returned.

4. No entry will be refunded after the closing date except on the production of a medical or veterinary certificate to be shown within 5 days of the competition. £4 will be retained to pay for administration costs.

5. By entering the competition participants are agreeing to abide by the rules of TRECGB 2015. The decisions of the judges are final.

6. It is required that participants have third party insurance cover. (PLI)

7. All participants must take responsible precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the event Organiser, Officials and Stewards at all times. Irresponsible riding that is considered by the organiser to be compromising the safety of others may result in elimination from the competition.

8. Children under 12 years of age can only be entered for the pairs competition with an adult as the other pair.

9. Spurs must be rounded and not exceeding 3.5cms in length and pointed downwards.Whips must not exceed 75cm.Standing martingales and fixed reins are forbidden.

10. A mobile phone may be carried, however it must only be used in emergencies. It must be put in the plastic bag provided, whilst on the POR.

11. It is a requirement to bring your horse passport with you. It must be kept secure.

12. EBA may require a horse to be withdrawn if it considers the horse to be distressed, unfit, improperly-shod/trimmed or a danger to persons or other horses or property. If a horse loses a shoe and an equiboot is not available, the rider must retire and the horse must be led or transported back to the start.

13. The minimum age of horse/pony allowed is 4 years on the day of the competition.

14. Stallions must be declared on the entry form and clearly visible coloured tail ribbons should be worn to advise other riders of potential hazards:

Red = Kicker. Green = young inexperienced horse. Blue = Stallion

15. Horses should not be tied up to a vehicle and left unattended.

16. Any droppings, litter or hay must be picked up before leaving.

17. Dogs must be kept on leads. Please clear up after your dog.

18. All vehicles should be locked when left unattended. Be aware that there has been a spate of thefts from horseboxes in Essex recently

19. EBA may use any photographs taken at the event for publicity purposes.

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the basic rules as per the 1st edition (revised) TRECGB rulebook which can be found at

Vets:House and Jackson will be on call for the weekend.01277 832808

Farrier: Terry Mitchell will be on call for the weekend. 07940 567102

Photographer: Helen Mathias. Eye Contact Photography 07958 962024

Catering

Drinks and snacks will be available during the day on Saturday from the secretaries tent

A fish and chip supper will be available on Saturday evening, starting about 7.30pm. Please indicate on the entry form whether you will want the fish, chicken or veggie burger option.

The cost will be £10. Bring your own drink. The gathering point will be at the Map Room.

Catering will also be provided on site 7.30-4.00 on Sunday.

There are toilets on site. Water is available for horses and competitors.

Camping and Corralling at Berwick Farm on Friday and Saturday night

It will be possible to stay in your horse box or to camp at Berwick Farm on the Friday andSaturday night. Corralling is also available for your horse. Bring your own electric fencingand charger. Please note that if you intend to leave your horse in a corral you must stay on site overnight, or leave your horse in the charge of someone who is staying overnight.Corrals must be labelled with your horse’s details. Horses must wear a headcollar with contact details on it to aid ease of catching.

Tents being used as overnight accommodation must be pitched in the separate area provided. This is for health and safety reasons. Any person not complying will be asked to move immediately.

Cost £10 for one night; £15 for two nights. Book this on the entry form.

Directions to Berwick Farm are attached.

Helpers

Trec needs a lot of helpers to run the three phases. If you think you can help (e.g. on Saturday if you are a level1 competitor, or on the Sunday if you are a level 2 competitor), or if you know of anyone who can help on either day, please fill in the form following the entry form or email Jill on with the helper’s name and contact details plus type of help they can give.

There will be a free meal or an EBA ride voucher for anybody that helps for a day overthe weekend.

CONTACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION please email/ phone:

Jill Perry on , 07984 477991 or

Jan Arthur on , 07813 905022 if you have any queries regarding the event.

EBA TREC PARENTAL
CONSENT FORM

If you are entering a child under 16 for the competition, please fill in this form and give it in at the secretary’s table on the day.

Parental Consent Form

Name of child: ______Date of Birth: _____/_____/_____

Any Disabilities or Special Needs: ______

Name of Event: ______Date of Event: ______

Home Address of Parent/ Guardian: ______

______

______Post Code:______

Tel No (Day): ______Tel No (Eve): ______

Mobile No: ______

Medical Details

Doctor’s Name and Address: ______

______NHS Card No: ______

Additional details: (any information, given in confidence, of which the organisers should be aware – specific dietary needs, details of any medication, allergies etc.)

______

I am aware that photographs will be taken during the EBA TREC event for promotional purposes, and note that my child may feature in such photos.

DECLARATION: I have received comprehensive details of this event and consent to my child taking part in the activities indicated. I consent to my child receiving any medical treatment, which in the opinion of a qualified medical practitioner, may be necessary.

Signed: ______(Parent/ Carer) Date: ______

Signed: ______(Child) Date: ______

Berwick Farm 4th-5th July 2105 EBA TRECGB Competition

Entry Form

Post your entry to arrive by 26th June to:

Jan Arthur, 20 Stansted Close, Billericay, Essex CM11 2LD

Class ______Level (please circle) 1 2 Individual / Pairs (Pairs partner ______)

Rider’s Name ______DOB ______

Address: ______

______Post Code ______

Email (required) ______Mobile no (required)______

Membership no:EBA ______EATG ______TREC GB ______

Or Public Liability Insurance details: ______

(the EATG and TREC GB memberships and PLI will be checked on arrival)

Horse Name: ______Height: ______

Breed: ______Age: ______

Class / Pairs/ Individual / M/
NM / Cost
L1£30/ £35/£40
L2 £40/£45/£50 / Meal
No @£10 / Choice
F/ Ch/ Veg / Corralling
1nt £10 or 2nts £15 / Total

Please pay by cheque or bank transfer.

Make cheques payable to ‘Essex Bridleways Association’