(Novice Rider, Open and Junior Horse) NRCHA PATTERN 4

 

 

1.     Start at end of arena.

 

2.     Run up center of arena past the end marker and come to a sliding stop.   Complete 2 1/2 spins to the left.

 

3.     Run to other end of arena past the end marker and stop.  Complete 2 1/2 spins to the right.

 

4.     Run past the center marker and stop.

 

5.     Back ten to fifteen feet in a straight line.

 

6.     Complete 1/4 turn to the left, hesitate.  Begin on right lead, circle to the right.

 

7.     Complete one small, slow circle and one large, fast circle.  Change leads to the left.

 

8.     Complete one small, slow circle and one large, fast circle.  Change leads to the right.

 

9.     Run around end of arena to other side, past center marker, at least 20 feet from fence and come to a sliding stop.

 

10.   Hesitate to complete pattern.