FITE TREC Championships

The Federation Internationale de Tourisme Equestre (FITE) is the international governing body of TREC and it organises alternate World and European Championships for Senior TREC competitors.

The World Championships occur in Olympic years (2012, 2016, 2020), with the European Championships being organised inbetween (2014, 2018, 2022).

Young Riders have a FITE European Championships organised every year to encourage and develop new talent.

The next Young Rider European Championships will be held in conjuntion with the Senior World Championships on the 7 - 9 September 2012 in Mafra, Portugal.

List of European Cup Events

Download the Entry Form for European Cup Events (Please note that each Entry form must be signed by the BHS prior to entry)

Selectors:

Katie Morgan (Young Rider Chairman)
Lorraine Owens (Chairman)
Sarah Thurnell
Cath Cromarty
Judith Viola
Joy Taylor
Lorna Holden
Cheryl Wilson (Chef d'Equipe)
Anthea Kendrick (Chef d'Equipe)

Criteria for Selection of GB BHS TREC Squad is as follows:

a) Team selection will be the sole responsibility of the Chef d’Equipe and the Selectors appointed by the Competitions Committee.

b) Selection will be primarily based on the following:

Current form of horse and rider.

Consistently proved themselves in competition, riding at Level 3 and above, (Seniors to be mainly at Level 4) as an individual, including events outside of the UK. Short listing will require competitors to be assessed at Level 4.
Long Listed Young Rider’s may be required to complete a Level 4 competition at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Selection will be based primarily on the rider / horse form in the year of the International Championships.

Fitness of horse and rider.

Have demonstrated that the rider / horse combination has the level of fitness and the degree of consistency of performance appropriate to be competitive in an International Championships
Suitable level of Rider fitness, both mental and physical

Control of Paces

Demonstrated that, they have the ability to score in excess of 45 points on the CoP (MA)

Suitability as Team member.

Must have demonstrated their ability to gel as a team member and contribute to the team success and environment
Be likely to benefit by representing Great Britain, and contribute to the future success of the squad and the sport
Some experience of international competition at equivalent of UK Level 4.
Top 10 placing in current UK TREC League, or participation in previous year’s International Championships.
Performance in UK TREC Championships.

Other factors that will be taken into account by the Selectors

The all-round performance of the rider at previous international championships.
Commitment to participate in both organised development training session and individual personal training plans for horse and rider.
Demonstrate the ability to confidently and effectively ride a variety of different horses
Communication between team members, Chef d’Equipe and Selectors

Any competitor applying for selection must inform The British Horse Society and the Selection Committee (Including the relevant Chef d’Equipe) in writing of any changes in health or circumstances of either themselves or their horse prior to and throughout the selection process.

New members will be invited onto the Development squad over the coming months if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee they fulfil the Selection Criteria. Any current members of the Development Squad who are not felt to be performing at the required level and/or participating (communication, training and competitions, commitment) adequately will be removed from the squad, after discussion with the Selectors. Riders will be notified of their removal from the Development Squad, in writing, from the BHS.

After competitors have commenced travelling to the Championships the Chef d’Equipe is responsible for changes to selection.

NB; For many reason (distance and travel time to the venu, heat and terrain) the selectors feel that in 2012 GB TREC riders may be well advised not to take their own horses to Mafra, Portugal. Therefore, Selectors are asking all Development Squad riders to be seen at training events and competitions riding a variety of horses.

Anyone who wishes to be considered for inclusion into the GB TREC Development Squad should contact the BHS Competitions Office competitions@bhs.org.uk