REINING Rule 96
Pattern 6
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. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate.
2. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate.
3. Beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the
left: the first two circles large and fast, the third circle
small and slow. Change leads at the centre of the arena.
4. Complete three circles to the right: the first two circles
large and fast, the third circle small and slow. Change
leads at the centre of the arena.
5. Begin a large fast 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.
6. Continue back 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 three metres from
the wall – no hesitation.
7. Continue back around the 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 three metres
from the wall. Back up at least three metres. Hesitate to
demonstrate the completion of the pattern.
Rider may be asked to drop the bridle to the Judge.
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