REINING Rule 96
Pattern 8
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 left. Hesitate.
2. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate.
3. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the
right: the first circle large and fast, the second circle small
and slow, the third circle large and fast. Change leads at
the centre of the arena.
4. Complete three circles to the left: the first circle large and
fast, the second circle small and slow, the third circle
large and fast. Change leads at the centre of the arena.
5. Begin a large fast circle to the right but do not close this
circle. Run straight down the right side of the arena past
the centre marker and do a left rollback at least six metres
from the wall – no hesitation.
6. Continue back around the previous circle but do not close
this circle. Run down the left side of the arena past the
centre marker and do a right rollback at least six metres
from the wall – no hesitation.
7. Continue back around the previous circle but do not close
this circle. Run down the right side of the arena past the
centre marker and do a sliding stop at least six 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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