Driven Obstacles or Driven PTV (Parcours en Terrain Varie):
Points: 100 – 160
Overview:
The driven obstacle course is comprised 10 – 16 obstacles worth 10 points each. There are both natural and simulated difficulties designed to test the skills and communication of the driver/ horse teams. Obstacles are scored based on how effectively the obstacle is executed, the selected gait chosen by the competitor, and possible penalties.
Course Length: 1.5 – 2 km / Speed of 12 km/h.
Time: While not a race, there is an overall maximum time set for the course. If the maximum time is exceeded time penalties accrue.
Levels: (USA)
L1-2: At the lower levels obstacles are more appropriate for beginners / more casual drivers. Poles may be placed on the ground vs. elevated on holders.
L3-4: At these levels the obstacles become more challenging in distance and speed, and require greater skill and fitness levels to compete successfully.
Driven TREC Obstacles:
There are 25 designated Driven TREC Obstacles a course designer may choose from.
View the Driven TREC Obstacle Gallery.
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Driven Obstacles List:
- Corridor
- Bank
- Bell
- Driving With One Hand
- Turning On The Spot
- Upward Incline Start
- Downward Incline Start
- Cross Slope
- Obstacle With 2 or 3 Gates
- Dip
- Pine Forest
- Water Crossing
- Immobility
- Colored Posts and Tops
- Upward Incline
- Downward Incline
- Bridge
- Reinback
- U Shaped Maneuver
- Roundabout
- Twin U Shaped Alley
- L Shaped Alley
- U Shaped Alley
- Z Shaped Alley
- 3 Leaf Clover