Nebraska 4-H Reining Pattern #1

Reining Pattern Horse Guide

Ride Pattern

  1. Lope in a straight line at least 20 feet away from fence. Stop and back to center of arena. Settle horse for 10 seconds.
  2. Do 1 spin to right, 1 1/4 spins to the left.
  3. Ride a large fast circle to the right, outside markers. Ride a small slow circle to the right, inside markers. Execute simple change of leads (break to walk or jog) or flying lead change.
  4. Ride a large fast circle to the left, outside markers. Ride a small slow circle to the left, inside markers. Execute simple change of leads, lope off on right lead.
  5. Stop, settle horse for 5 seconds. Ride to judge for inspection.