A chance to ride in the heart of stunning scenery

Situated near Narberth, Cott Farm offers competitors the chance to ride in stunning scenery, across tranquil farmland and through the quiet wooded valleys surrounding the eastern Cleddau estuary, with its views of the Preseli Mountains and the sea.

The sport of British Horse Society TREC challenges the partnership of horse and rider across a broad range of skills including orienteering on the first day, when competitors can be out for six or seven hours using all their map reading abilities to correctly follow a set route of up to 45 kilometres in length tackling varied terrain.

The emphasis on day two is on the riding skills of the competitor and the versatility of the horse as they negotiate varied obstacles around a challenging course at the venue, and show off their control of paces. Sunday is an ideal spectator day and admission is free.

Classes at BHS TREC Championships start at Level 2, catering for riders new to the sport, competing either as pairs or individually. Classes continue up to Level 4 for the most advanced competitors, testing the ability and fitness of both horse and rider.

BHS TREC competitions place a strong emphasis on having fun in a friendly atmosphere, while still being highly competitive.

Helen Owens, BHS competitions and tourism senior executive, said: "Being Pembrokeshire born and bred I am delighted that the 2007 BHS TREC champion-ships will kick off at Cott Farm in Pembrokeshire, which is a wonderful venue with picturesque surroundings which the competitors are sure to enjoy."

The event is kindly supported by Chevron, south Essex insurance brokers, Performance Equestrian, Pembrokeshire Equest-rian, Haverfordwest Town and Country Stores, Coastal Cottages of Pem-brokeshire and the Worshipful Company of Saddlers.

For further information, please contact: Fiona Thurnell, BHS Competit-ions Department, on 01926 70 7831 / 7740 or email competitions@bhs.org.uk