REINING Rule 96
Pattern 5
Horses 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 left lead, complete three circles to the
left: the first two circles large and fast, the third circle
small and slow. Stop at the centre of the arena. Hesitate.
2. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate.
3. Beginning on the right led, complete three circles to the
right: the first two circles large and fast, the third circle
small and slow. Hesitate.
4. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate.
5. Beginning on the left lead, run a large fast circle to the
left, change leads at the centre of the arena, run a large
fast circle to the right, change leads at the centre of the
arena. (Figure 8)
6. Continue around previous circle to the left but do not
close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past
the centre marker and do a right rollback at least six
metres from the wall – no hesitation.
7. Continue around previous circle but do not close this
circle. Run up the left side of the arena past the centre
marker and do a left rollback at least six metres from the
wall – no hesitation.
8. Continue back around previous circle but do not close this
circle. Run up the right side of the arena past the centre
marker and do a sliding stop at least 6 metres from the
wall. Back up at least three metres. Hesitate to
demonstrate completion of the pattern.
Rider may be asked to drop the bridle to the Judge.
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