Hey lovers,
Let's talk about sports today!
I want to know what are your fav ones? Do you practice any? Do you compete?
I've been horseriding since I was 4, I can say it's been my main sport for many years now. I compete in what we call "TREC" (Technique de Randonnée Equestre de Compétition), I couldn't find a proper translation... So I'll try to explain:
TREC originated in France, where it developed as a means of testing and improving the skills of trail ride leaders in the equestrian tourism industry. There are 4 competitive levels in TREC, from the easy and encouraging mini TRECs to the more demanding events at international level.
The 1st phase is orienteering on horseback (POR), where riders follow a route on a map at
speeds predetermined by the organisers.
The timed control of paces (CoP) phase calls for solid flat work foundations, as competitors must canter as slowly as possible along a narrow track before returning at the fastest possible walk.
Finally, an obstacle section (PTV) recreates natural hazards you might encounter out hacking — such as a gate, steps up, a river crossing or a jump. All obstacles are optional, but you’ll lose points for missing one.
Here's me and my pretty Fric-Frac du Thor, last fall. We actually won that time ;)
The other sports I used to play were :
- flat track roller derby during 5 years (that was really bad ass, I loved it so much!)
- BMX for many years (mainly racing)
- gymnastics (8 years)
I also try to go jogging and swimming if I can, but I confess that lately I didn't take time to keep fit and my body is not very happy with me being lazy^^. What? What did you just say? That it's never too late to start again? Well... You're right! I promise I'll go back to it soon <3
Now, tell me! What are your sports?
With love,
xx
Cersei
@penny @missy
