(Novice Rider, Open and Junior Horse) NRCHA PATTERN 3

1. Proceed to center of arena.

2. Begin on right lead, complete 3 circles to right, 2 big fast circles followed by 1 small slow circle. Change to left lead.

3. Complete 3 circles to left, first 2 big, fast circles followed by 1 small slow circle. Change to right lead.

4. Continue loping around end of arena without breaking gait.

5. Run up center of arena to far end past the end marker and come to a sliding stop.

6. Complete 2 1/2 spins to the right.

7. Run to far end past the marker, come to a sliding stop.

8. Complete 2 1/2 spins to the left.

9. Run back to middle of the arena past the center marker and come to a sliding stop.

10. Back 10 to 15 feet in a straight line.

11. Hesitate to complete pattern.