NRHA Patterns

Run at speed to the far end of the arena past the end marker and do a left rollback - no hesitation. Run to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker and do a right rollback - no hesitation. Run past the center marker and do a sliding stop. Back up to the center of the arena or at least ten feet. Hesitate. Complete four spins to the right. Complete four and one-quarter spins to the left so that horse is facing left wall or fence. Hesitate. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right: the first two circles large fast; the third circle small and slow. Change leads at the center of the arena. Complete three circles to the left: the first two circles large fast; the third circle small and slow. Change leads at the center of the arena. Begin a large fast circle to the right but do not close this circle. Run straight down the right side of the arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop at least twenty feet from the wall or fence. Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern. Rider must drop bridle to the designated judge.