Nebraska 4-H Reining Pattern #5

Reining Pattern 5 Horse Guide

Ride Pattern

  1. Begin pattern at center of the arena. Complete 2 circles to the right, the first circle small and slow inside the marker, the second circle large and fast outside the marker. Change leads at center of the arena.
  2. Complete 2 circles to the left, the first circle small and slow inside the marker, the second circle large and fast outside the marker. Change leads at center of the arena.
  3. Run to the far end of arena, past end marker and do a left rollback, no hesitation.
  4. Run to opposite end of arena, past end marker and do a right rollback, no hesitation.
  5. Run past center of arena and do a sliding stop. Back straight to center of arena. Hesitate.
  6. Complete 3 spins to the right.
  7. Complete 3 spins to the left. Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern. The bridle may be dropped at the judge's discretion.

Note: Run downs may be done to the right or left of markers.