Reining is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports today. Reining is the Western equestrian sport that displays horses and riders in an exciting and stylish way with its purpose to show the horses athleticism, smoothness, finesse, obedience and attitude. Riders guide the horse through a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops. All work is done at the lope and gallop. Reining horses are presented to a judge demonstrating the athletic ability of a ranch horse. Judged individually as they compete these specific patterns, one or more judges will score each horse. A Reining competition is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a horse within the confines a show arena. Contestants are required to run one of the approved patterns. Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs over the hocks, 360 degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse. The judging system is recognized as the leading format for judging an equine event that combines technical and stylistic elements coupled with consideration of 'degree of difficulty". Each pattern begins with a score of 70. The scoring system then adds or subtracts .5 to 1.5 on each maneuver, as the judge watches the horses execution of the pattern, a scribe keeps track of each judges score on a score sheet. Scores are tabulated and announced at the end of each run. Credits are given for smoothness, attitude, finesse, quickness and authority when performing the various maneuvers. Controlled speed in the pattern raises the level of difficulty and makes the Reining horse more exciting and pleasing to watch. Increased level of difficulty is rewarded with higher scores if the maneuvers are still performed correctly... Reining, one of the most popular and fastest growing Equine events in the world. REINING PATTERNS 2022 NRHA HANDBOOK NRHA PATTERN BOOK VRHA Entry Level Reining Modified Patterns Pattern 14A Club Resources VRHA CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION |