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The name derives from the French name,
Technique de Randonnee Equestre de Competition (T.R.E.C.). The sport
was first developed in France some 30 years ago to encourage the training and development of professional guides working within
equestrian tourism, but it quickly spread to the tourists themselves and
from there to other countries including Spain, Italy, Germany,
Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. It was introduced to the UK in the
mid-90s by the British Horse Society, which has continued to lead its
development in the UK.
The competition is designed to test
the horse and rider
combinations through a range of activities, combining the requirements of trail riding, with jumping
and flatwork. It requires map reading skills and the ability to deal with all types of
terrain, while showing control and riding ability. It could best be
described as orienteering on horseback with a very modest amount of
cross-country and dressage thrown in. Although it requires the
development of certain skills, it is within the reach of almost any
horse and rider.
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