Nebraska 4-H Reining Pattern #3

The judge shall indicate the length of the pattern with markers.

Ride Pattern

Begin the pattern facing the judge.

1. 1. Trot to the center of the arena facing the judge; stop before beginning the pattern.
2. Complete two spins to the right, hesitate.
3. Complete two spins to the left, hesitate.
4. Run two circles to the right, the first a small slow circle inside the markers, the second a large fast circle, outside the markers. Change leads at the center of the arena.
5. Run two circles to the left, the first a small slow circle, inside the markers, the second a large fast circle, outside the markers. Change leads at the center of the arena.
6. Begin a circle to the right, do not close the circle but instead run to the end of the arena. Remain at least 20 feet from the fence.
7. Run past the center marker, stop, and do a rollback toward the fence.
8. Run back around the end of the arena and down the fence, remaining at least 20 feet from the fence.
9. Run past the center marker, stop, and do a rollback toward the fence.
10. Run back past the center marker. Stop and back at least 15 feet.
11. Hesitate to show completion of the pattern.
12. The bridle may be dropped at the judge's discretion.