REINING Rule 96
Pattern 2
Horse may walk or trot to the centre of arena. Horses
must walk or stop prior to starting pattern. Begin at the
centre of the arena facing the left wall.
1. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the
right: the first circle small and slow, the next two circles
large and fast. Change leads at the centre of the arena.
2. Complete three circles to the left: the first circle small and
slow, the next two circles large and fast. Change leads at
the centre of the arena.
3. Continue around previous circle to the right. At the top of
the circle, run down the middle to the far end of the arena
past the end marker and do a right rollback – no
hesitation.
4. Run up the middle to the opposite end of the arena past
the end marker and do a left rollback – no hesitation.
5. Run past the centre marker and do a sliding stop. Back
up to the centre of the arena or at least three metres.
Hesitate.
6. Complete fours spins to the right. Hesitate.
7. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate to demonstrate
the completion of the pattern.
Rider may be asked to drop the bridle to the Judge.
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