(Novice Rider, Open and Junior Horse) NRCHA PATTERN 8

1. Begin at center of arena and pick up left lead, complete 3 circles; 2 large and fast circles, then 1 small slow circle. Change leads to the right.

2. Complete 3 circles to the right, 2 large and fast circles, then 1 small slow circle. Change leads to the left.

3. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker and come to a square sliding stop.

4. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the left.

5. Run down center of arena past end marker and come to a square sliding stop.

6. Complete 3 1/2-half spins to the right.

7. Run down center of arena past center marker and come to a square sliding stop.

8. Back up at least 10 feet.

9. Hesitate to complete pattern.