TREC: Outdoor Riding Where Orienteering and Obstacle Mastery Meet on Natural Terrain

Core components: Orienteering, obstacle negotiation, gait mastery
Judging focus: Precision, calmness, technical execution
Terrain type: Natural trails with varied obstacles
Setting: Natural trails in varied outdoor terrain
Distinction from Trail Leisure: Integrates orienteering and obstacle scoring rather than pure recreation

What is TREC?

TREC is an outdoor equestrian discipline that combines orienteering with obstacle challenges and precise gait control on natural terrain. Riders navigate varied trails while their horses negotiate obstacles and demonstrate measured, calm gaits. Three core components define the sport: orienteering, obstacle negotiation, and gait mastery. Unlike Trail Leisure or Endurance Distance, TREC integrates navigation and obstacle scoring as fundamental elements rather than focusing purely on recreation or speed.

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Which riding disciplines belong to TREC?

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TREC Obstacles

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Mounted Orienteering

Timed competition

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