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​Classes :- 

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A. IN HAND

Open to any horse and rider combination. Horses can be led in a head collar or bridle. Hard hat of current safety standard must be worn and fastened up. We recommend gloves be worn. Obstacles equivalent to Level 1.

B. STARTER *note change in eligibility

Open to horse and rider combination who have not competed at Starter level or classes 1-5 in previous seasons. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 1. This class will not include an MA section.

1. NEWCOMER (now affiliated with the TREC GB Winter league *NEW details below)

Open to RIDERS not to have been placed 1st in two or more Winter League classes prior to 1st October 2024. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 1

2. NOVICE HORSE (TGB Winter league)

Open to HORSES who have not been placed 1st in two or more Winter League classes prior to 1st October 2024. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 1

3. INTERMEDIATE (TGB Winter league)

Horse and rider combination not to have been placed 1st in three or more Intermediate classes, or to have won twice in the Open class at WINTER TREC competitions prior to 1st October 2024.  PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 2

4. OPEN/INTERMEDIATE (TGB Winter league)

Open to all horses and riders. PTV obstacles equivalent to Level 2/3.

5. OPEN (TGB Winter league)

Open to all horse and rider combinations. PTV obstacles equivalent to L3/4.

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Parental consent form 

**If you are entering a child under 16 for the competition, please fill in this form and email it to smwatson07@icloud.com or hand it in on arrival at the competition. 

 

Enter online at https://booking.bookingfox.io​

Class entry £14 for SoS TREC & BEIRC members; £16 for others.

All riders MUST have 3rd Party Public Liability Insurance cover.
Entries close the SUNDAY before each event; times will be available on the Thursday before on the BEIRC website and SoS Facebook page. Class sizes may be restricted.

                                          

About Arena TREC

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Arena TREC competitions typically run over the winter months and consist of the MA (Control of Paces) and PTV (Obstacles) sections. Scores from both sections are combined with the highest score winning.
MA (Control of Paces) – You will be asked to canter along a marked corridor as slowly as possible then turn and walk back the same corridor as fast as possible. Points are awarded based on speed.
PTV (Obstacles) – The course will consist of 10 obstacles similar to those found in a full TREC competition. Each obstacle is scored out of 10. Competitors may choose to miss an obstacle and receive a score of 0 for that obstacle.

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SoS TREC League Winter 2024/2025

Classes A & B are not included in the SoS TREC league. Points will be awarded from 1st to 6th place in classes 1-5 with prizes being awarded at the end of the winter series. Please make sure your South of Scotland TREC membership is up to date to be included. The league includes all competitions run by SoS TREC at Hyndshawland, Biggar. Dates are 5th Oct, 9th Nov, 14th Dec, 25th Jan, 22nd Feb,  & 29th March 2025. Visit www.southofscotlandtrec.co.uk for schedule and league updates. www.southofscotlandtrec.co.uk

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BEIRC TREC League Winter 2024/2025

The BEIRC TREC League will be awarded based on points won across the series in any class. The leagues will be split into age category as follows: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-55, 55 and Over. Age eligibility is as of 1st October.

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TREC GB Winter League 2024/2025 *NEW

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TREC GB members are included in the national league.  See link https://trecgb.com/winter-league-2023-2024/ for last winter’s results.  Link to TREC GB membership   https://trecgb.com/join-trec-gb/

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Equine Flu Requirements: TREC GB requires that all events, including training & camps, involving equines should insist that vaccinations are up to date (12 month cycle) and check passports before horses are unloaded. Horses that have had their annual vaccination or a booster, within the last six days of the event should not be allowed to compete. Horses must have had at least two vaccinations 21 to 92 days apart.

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GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS

Placings will be decided with the rider gaining the highest combined score from the PTV and MA phases taking the first prize. In the event of equality, the highest score from PTV will take precedence.
RULES AS PER THE TREC GB RULEBOOK AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM www.trecgb.com/rules/

Your attention is particularly drawn to 2024 TREC GB Rulebook (7th edition):    

 

1. Appendix 8 p119  A8.4.1 AGE OF HORSES All horses  in ridden classes must be a minimum of 4 years; horses in any In Hand class must be a minimum of 1 year old.

 

1. Appendix 2 p60  A2.1 STANDARDS FOR SAFETY HELMENTS A safety helmet conforming to one of the following standards must be worn, with the chinstrap fastened, at all times when mounted.  The approved standards for British TREC are:

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PAS 015 2011 (provided it has a BSI Kitemark OR an Inspec IC mark)

VG1 01.040 (2014-12) provided it has a BSI Kitemark OR an Inspec IC mark

ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a) N.B see the base of this info ASTM F1163 (2015 or 2023) providing they have an SEI mark

SNELL E2016 (or later), providing it has a SNELL label and number

AS/NZS 3838 (2006 onwards), providing it has an SAI Global mark

EN 1384 : 2023 (provided it has a BSI Kitemark OR an Inspec IC mark)

PLEASE NOTE: ASTM F1163 (2004a or 04a) will be allowed in TREC until December 31st 2024

From Jan 1st 2025 only ASTM F1163 (2015 or 2023) will be allowed

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1. Riders may choose to wear a body protector during any phase of the competition. If worn, BETA level 3 2018 standard is strongly recommended.

 

1. Tack & dress informal but safe. Riders must wear suitable riding footwear.

 

1. Standing Martingales and other fixed reins are forbidden. If a running martingale is used, horse must be led from headcollar and lead rope for led PTV obstacles.

 

1. Whips must not exceed 75cms. Spurs, if worn, must be rounded, not exceeding 3.5cms in length and must not point upwards.

 

1. The judges’ and officials’ decision is final and must be complied with at all times. Un-corrected error on PTV course will result in a ZERO score for the PTV.  Elimination may result for any of the following reasons: excessive use of whip, abusive language, dangerous riding,

 

1. No horse or pony may compete more than once with the same rider in any class.

 

1. Withdrawal of entry before the closing date will be refunded less a £1 administration fee, any withdrawal of entries after closing date are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation of competition, a refund will be given less a £1 administration fee per entry. No Entries will be carried forward.

 

1. Under 16’s must submit a completed Parental Consent form before taking part in the competition (see here).  Minimum age of rider is 5 years.

The name and contact number of the designated event safeguarding officer (DSO) and TREC GB designated safeguarding lead (DSL), Kathy Whitehead 07926 980022 should be prominently displayed. The DSO must be present on the day of the competition.