Wessex TREC Club is the local group for TREC enthusiasts covering the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. It provides riders with the opportunity to explore the beautiful and varied countryside this region offers, whilst participating in this fun, friendly but challenging sport. It organises local TREC competitions, both Summer and Winter series, training and fun events for members and non-members. Wessex TREC warmly welcomes newcomers and those who want to ‘give it a go’ and there is always plenty of support and advice from more experienced members. Read about some of members' TREC journeys
It is affiliated to TREC GB, the national governing body for the sport. Full details about the sport can be found on its web site: www.trecgb.com.
The club is run by a committee of volunteers, with help from its members and supporters. The current committee consists of:
Chair: Helen Curley
I started TREC with my first winter competition in March 2016 closely followed by a summer one-day event at Bibury in June 2016. I joined the Wessex committee in 2017 as I love the fun atmosphere and camaraderie that goes with Wessex events.
Vice-Chair: Jan Tucker
I started TREC in 2018, I was instantly hooked. I knew it would be perfect for my then 23-year-old Welsh pony. He was very cheeky and I loved that TREC encouraged us to work on our skills, his patience and my map reading. The welcome I received from Wessex TREC made me enjoy it even more. Everyone was so helpful and I quickly made friends. I really enjoying the summer competitions. Basically, camping with my pony and great friends (and gin!).
Membership Secretary: Fran Huckle
After many years of thinking TREC might be fun, I finally persuaded a friend to pair with me in a one-day competition Wessex TREC Club was organising in beautiful Cotswold countryside. We didn’t have a clue what we were doing, but everyone was so helpful and friendly and we had a great time! My trusty mare is now sadly gone but TREC has been great for building a solid relationship with her son and successor and improving both our skills and confidence! Being Membership Secretary is very rewarding as it means I get to know everyone, old timers and newbies alike!
Treasurer: Sally Ashwin
Sue Giddings
Yvonne Allen
I've been involved in TREC since going along to a fun TREC competition run by Thame Valley Riding Club back in 2011. I absolutely loved it but at that time there wasn't a club anywhere near to us so going to competitions wasn't really possible. Then Wessex TREC club was born and I haven't looked back since!
Nadine Pinchin
Adele Berkin
It has been said by one of the Trec GB Junior riders, that "Adele is the most experienced Treccie to never have done a Trec" and it is true! She has been helping out, learning and taking part in Arena trec competitions while her youngsters have been maturing and plans to get started in earnest in 2026!
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