A night to remember for SEIB BHS TREC League award winners
Monday, March 03, 2008
The BHS TREC League, sponsored by South Essex Insurance Brokers, runs throughout the year and is decided by the four best placings achieved by an individual or pair. British Horse Society Chief Executive Graham Cory presented some super prizes to the riders who, throughout the 2007 season, collected the most points.
The sport of BHS TREC was brought to the UK by The British Horse Society in 1998. The discipline developed from the skills needed for trail riding and is designed to tests riders’ navigation skills, control of their horse’s paces and the ability to tackle a variety of obstacles.
The individual level 1 & 2 title was closely fought, with just four points separating the top five placings. The award eventually went to Rachael Wilmot, who had a fantastic season, winning the 2007 Welsh Championship with her Fell pony Grindle. Rachael, who comes from Nottinghamshire, was rewarded with a stunning bridle kindly donated by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers.
Hilary Barnard scooped yet another title in the most demanding level of competition, securing the individual level 3 & 4 league. Bristol-based Hilary rode her two New Forest ponies Rhinefield Impulse and Harvey in events as far apart as Kent and Scotland.
Consistency paid off for Lynn Davies and Chris Paine who took the level 3 & 4 pairs title with two wins and two second places from just four outings. The Pembrokeshire-based pair were competing together for the first time in 2007.
Finally, the Level 1 & 2 pairs title was won by the ‘Cobtastic’ team of Julia Izzard and Clare Reynolds from Kent. This was a fantastic win for the partnership who were contesting the league for the very first time.
BHS Senior Executive, Competitions, Helen Owens said: “It was a super evening, with people travelling from all over the UK to attend, and we are very grateful to South Essex Insurance Brokers for their continued support of the league.”
