First off, what is "Le Trec"? Well, it's short for Technique De Randonnee Equestre De Competition and it's perhaps best described as a form of orienteering on horseback. It involves a knowledge of terrain, and an understanding of map reading is an important feature of the sport. Le Trec is designed to test a horse/rider combination through a whole range of activities, combining elements of trail riding with cross country jumping and flatwork. You need the ability to find your way across country using map reading skills, and you will also need a safe degree of control to deal with the sort of obstacles and problems that can be encountered in open countryside.
The following centres organise Le Trec in Scotland:
