Le Trec is a unique equestrian sport based on the French discipline.

The competition is designed to test a horse/rider combination through a whole range of activities rather than focusing on one particular discipline. The sport requires versatility and training, combining the requirements of trail riding, with jumping and correct basic flatwork.

The British version comprises three phases, testing the partnership's ability to cope with an all-day ride across varied terrain, route finding, negotiating natural obstacles and hazards, while considering the welfare of the horse, respecting the countryside and enjoying all it has to offer.

Open to all, the sport has something to offer every horse and rider, with opportunities for pairs of riders to compete together and classes to cater for a range of riders from those with very modest ambitions, to others with a keen competitive instinct, right up to international championship level.

is this very strong in NZ? I'm guessing it doesn't fall under the ESNZ umbrella...?

I have heard of a couple of clubs having a little bit of fun with it, but otherwise it's not something that's big here which sucks as it looks like a lot of fun!

Looks like Adberry is getting into it up North, check out their Link for overview and You Tube Video!

LOL those clips on there are great, Monty Roberts is a hard task master! hehehe

Maybe you should start one in Canterbury Rach?!

yeah!!! I reckon that would be Smokey's discipline! AND he's short enough I my ass wouldn't wipe out the "branches" LOL

The latest Horse Trader has an article about it from Adberry, they had an actual comp, it looks like lots of fun!