Maximum score for pattern is 100 points.
Tack and Attire
- Refer to Hunter/Saddle Seat tack and attire requirements on pages 17-26.
Pattern and Maximum Points
Note: Exhibitors will post (rises) the trot unless otherwise specified.
- Lead in and mount. Walk 10 yards, trot 20 yards and stop. (5 points)
- Drop stirrups, walk 10 yards, trot 20 yards, lope on left lead around corner and down center of arena, stop. Pick up stirrups. (20 points)
- Trot 30 yards (sitting), stop and back 5 yards. 180-degree forehand — clockwise; 180-degree pivot — clockwise and stop. (20 points)
- Pick up right lead and lope down center of arena, turn right and trot (sitting) around corner. Pick up left lead (counter lead), lope 20 yards, hand gallop 30 yards and stop (10 seconds). (20 points)
- Pivot 90-degrees right and stop. Trot (sitting) to center of figure 8 and lope a 40-foot circle to the left, simple change of lead, lope 40-foot circle to the right. (15 points)
- At completion of the figure 8, trot to serpentine line and trot serpentine, maintaining proper diagonals to stop. (15 points)
- Dismount and lead out. (5 points)