Ranch Riding AQHA Pattern Horse Guide

Ride Pattern

  1. Walk
  2. Trot
  3. Extend the trot, at the top of the arena, stop
  4. 360 degree turn to the left
  5. Left lead 1/2 circle, lope to the center
  6. Change leads (simple or flying)
  7. Right lead 1/2 circle
  8. Extended lope up the long side of the arena (right lead)
  9. Collect back to a lope around the top of the arena and back to center
  10. Break down to an extended trot
  11. Walk over poles
  12. Stop and back