AQHA 2015 Rule Book | Page 161

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. Page 161