(Novice Rider, Open and Junior Horse) NRCHA PATTERN 7

1. Begin at center of arena. Pick up right lead and complete 3 circles, the first big and fast, the second small and slow, the third big and fast. Change leads to the left.

2. Complete 3 circles, the first big and fast, the second small and slow, the third big and fast. Change leads to the right.

3. Continue loping around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads.

4. Run down center of arena, past end marker and come to a sliding stop. Hesitate.

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

6. Run down center of arena past end marker and come to a sliding stop. Hesitate.

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

8. Run past center marker and come to a sliding stop.

9. Back up at least 10 feet.

10. Hesitate to complete pattern.