Recognized ridden TREC-USA instructors possess TREC knowledge, skills, and experience. They are recognized to instruct at Levels 1-2 or Levels 1-4 in each of the following phases: Phase I: Orienteering (POR) or Phase II: Control of Paces (COP) and Phase III: Obstacles (PTV).
TREC Knowledge
Each instructor has thorough, up-to-date knowledge of TREC Rules and has completed National Level Instructor Training.
TREC Skills
Each instructor has skills and experience training horse and riders in flatwork, obstacles, and strategies to handle common trail situations. Orienteering instructors must have strong map skills and a clear understanding of reading terrain, setting pace, and using a compass.
TREC Experience
Each instructor has participated in the sport of TREC as rider, driver, coach, judge, or team member.
TREC-USA recognized instructors:
Jill Delaney
Ridden TREC
PTV/COP L 1- 2
POR L 1- 2
Brownsville, Vermont
Kaye Handlon
Ridden TREC
PTV/COP L 1- 2
Fayetville, North Carolina
Mary Harcourt
Ridden TREC
PTV/COP L 1- 4
POR L 1- 4
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Bob Hatch
Ridden TREC
PTV/COP L 1- 2
POR L 1- 2
Hubbardston, Massachusetts
Paula Nelson
Ridden TREC
PTV/COP L 1- 4
POR L 1- 4
Reidsville, North Carolina
Lauren Spillmann
Ridden TREC
PTV/COP L 1- 4
POR L 1- 4
Yanceyville, North Carolina
USNETO members may apply to recognized instructors. Please contact us at usneto.trecusa@gmail.com for more information.