With lyle jackson, by jess hallaskilcoyne in reining, rhythm, or cadence, is necessary when it comes to executing all aspects of a well ridden pattern. And now rookie paul is officially part of the team. Reining patternspattern 1apattern 1pattern 9pattern 1aapattern 2pattern 10pattern 1bpattern 3pattern 11pattern 1bbpattern 4pattern 12pattern 1cpattern 5pattern. Because reining horses are judged from the time they enter the arena, the. All nrha applications and paperwork received by mail will be made effective on the date received in the nrha office. Patterns north central reined cow horse association. Change leads at the center of arena overall horsemanship. Establishing a consistent rhythm which can be adjusted accordingly is one of the fundamental. Pattern books prince george reining horse association. Cynthia rucker gives tips on riding the first two maneuvers of nrha pattern 3. The nrha has over 19,000 members, 1,400 of those are youth members. Credit shall be given for smoothness, finesse, attitude, quickness and authority in performing the various maneuvers while using. In recent years, however, reining has changed and al dunning has finetuned his methods and techniques of training in order to stay among the top competitors.
Pattern 2 horses may walk or jog to the center of arena. If you wish to have a copy of the handbook mailed to you, please fill out our handbook request form. Beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence. Since 2001, young reiners in the national reining horse youth association nrhya have benefited from their membership through college scholarships, learning experiences from some of the top reining trainers, lifelong friendships and a whole lot of fun along the way. Enter gate and walk or trot to center of arena and stop facing the judge 2.
Ev200 american stock horse association classes following is a list of the four classes, designed to measure the versatility of a western stock horse, to be offered at each american stock horse association competition with descriptions and guidelines for judging. A usetusef and fei discipline about the reining patterns the reining pattern maneuvers ride like a reiner how are reining patterns judged and scored. High school rodeo reined cow horse ride safe and score on the plus side. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Reining information northern reining blog pattern books. Pickup right lead, large fast circle, small slow circle. Nrhas faq for newbie reiners nrha the national reining horse association the nrha, established in 1966. Get a set of 2020 nrha or nrcha slidinguide reining pattern pocket reference cards.
A contestant will perform the required pattern individually and separately. Updated january th, 2020 berkshire hathaway letters to shareholders. Complete 1 medium sized circle to the right and stop walk, trot, or lope 3. Nrha reining pattern 3 reining horses, horse pattern, horse. Continue up the left side of the arena, circle the top of the arena, and staying at least twenty feet six meters from the walls or fence, run straight down the opposite or right side of the arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop. Nrha pat terns are comprised of several distinct maneuver groups, which judges are asked to evaluate on an individual basis depending on execution as dictated by the pattern description and the rules for judging. Pattern the scoring of reining horses is on a positive numeric scale with 70 denoting a correct performance. Ncrcha short stirrups reining pattern marker marker ga t v v e v marker marker v v 1. I think i could leave their horse at home and cause less anxiety than if i left the slidinguide cards. Pattern finish start horses may walk or jog to the center of the arena. This nonprofit association is based off, and promoted towards, reining and reining horses.
All deviations from the exact written pattern must be considered a lack of or temporary loss of control, and therefore faulted according to severity of deviation. Top trainer and judge mike drennan gives you tips for the final five maneuvers of nrha, aqha, apha, and aphc reining pattern 1. Nrha s competitions include different categories that separate types of events, horse ages, skill level, and special programs. Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse within the confines of a show arena. This brandnew edition, considerably larger than the original book, reflects the changes in als training program through updated copy and more than 300 new photographs. As i mentioned last month, with the first part of this pattern, remember not to override your horse. Beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the left. In nrha competition, contestants are required to run one of ten approved patterns, included in the nrha handbook. Complete 1 medium sized circle to the left and stop walk trot or lope 4.
Was simply more fundamentally correct throughout the pattern ran a more difficult and demanding pattern, and yet showed a more positive expression exhibited more athletic ability and handle throughout the pattern rider had a greater degree of handle on the horse, thus requiring less excessive reining and leg cues. Theres no escaping ranch policyanything to please a lady the boot knockers ranch, book 3 the boot knockers ranch caters to women in all ways. Pattern five is a great finals pattern it starts out quietly, important after the second go which starts with a runin pattern, says nrha judge and competitor clint haverty. When my amateurs get in the truck, they ask if i brought the slidinguide cards. Smooth and steady top trainer and judge mike drennan gives you tips for the final five maneuvers of nrha, aqha, apha, and aphc reining pattern 1. Helps you visualize and memorize your pattern for a perfect go. Because reining horses are judged from the time they enter the arena, the first maneuver is pretty drawnout. Some id read, but ive wanted to read them all chronologically. Western horseman 2112 montgomery st fort worth, tx 76107 western horseman store customer support 18008746774. Obtaining fantastic rider books basic guide about horse equestrian helmets might not be the most significant style feeling today, but there are some stories behind them. Continue up the left side of the arena, circle the top of the arena, and staying at least twenty feet six meters from the walls or fence, run straight down the opposite or right side of the arena past the center marker and do a. Reining in justice was a read that will put you on the edge until the very last page. Smushproof, long lasting heavy duty, laminated, waterproof. Begin a large fast circle to the right but do not close this circle.
Each pattern is a variation on a set number of required maneuvers including large fast circles, small slow circles, spins in both directions, flying lead changes, roll backs, sliding stops, and backup. Horses must walk or stop prior to starting pattern. A reining competition essentially shows off the skills and athletic. If a membership is required but the member is inactive, the membership will be renewed at the most recent level so that the submitted transaction can be completed. Riders are not judged on their level of disability. Run at speed to the far end of the arena past the end. Reining is the newest and first western riding style event to be added to the us equestrian team uset, and to the us equestrian federation, inc.
Nhsra reined cow horse national reined cow horse association. Aqha world championship 2009 reining horse my grandad wouldnt like his bald face but hes a kick ass reiner so i am sure he would approve aqha world 2008 champion, during their fast circle obsessed with this stud spooks gotta gun. According to trainer and judge bryant pace the key to a solid performance in pattern five is to perform a pattern that looks smooth, but with enough speed where the. These programs will begin with grassroots competitions and work toward high performance competitions for riders with varied degrees of abilities. A mindless method used by many reining trainers to punish horses in an attempt tame those that show any sign of resistance to their dominate training regimes that demand the control. The art of performance in horses loomis, bob, kadash, kathy, hillenbrand, john on. I have to tell you these reining pattern cards are great. Patterns the national reining horse association nrha defines 15 reining patterns.
Heres a link to the 2016 nrha handbook section with patterns. The modern reining horses roots date back to the bygone era of the old west where horses were a vital part of every working livestock ranch. Sep 10, 2017 reining trainers, like some others, are renowned for tying horses with their head and neck up to an awkward level. The horse should be balanced and responsive while willingly accepting the riders aids which should appear seamless. Back up to center of the arena or at least ten feet three meters. Nrha reining pattern 3 reining horses, horse pattern. Feb 17, 2017 pattern 3 is one of the nrhas longest reining patterns, so it can make a show run longer, but as a pattern to keep a horse quiet or a nervous exhibitor calm, its a great one. Each class must always be a standalone class and run independently of any other class. Beginning on the right lead, lope one circle to the right. Run to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker and do a right rollbackno hesitation. Delores fisson has done it again with the sweetwater ranch series. Reining was adopted by uset in 1998, and received its fei.
The sport of reining national reining horse association reining. At the top of the circle, run down the middle to the. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right. Nhsra reined cow horse high school rodeo reined cow horse ride safe and score on the plus side. National reining horse association reining patterns. See more ideas about knitting, spool knitting and loom knitting.
Usa reining is the recognized national governance organization for the western horse sport of reining within united states equestrian use, the national governing body for equestrian sports. Nhsra cow horse pattern 1 nhsra cow horse pattern 2 nhsra cow horse pattern 3 nhsra cow horse pattern 4 nhsra cow horse pattern 5 nhsra rein work judge card nhsra cow work judge card examples of bits. Reining trainers, like some others, are renowned for tying horses with their head and neck up to an awkward level. Run down middle past center marker to a sliding stop. Horses needed to be sturdy, quick, responsive, and agile to be able to herd and move cattle and other livestock across the range. Beginning, lope straight up the left side of the arena, circle the top end of the arena, and staying at least twenty feet six meters from the walls or fence, run straight down the opposite or right side of the arena past the center marker and do a left rollbackno hesitation. Trot to center of arena, start pattern facing toward judge. Written by renowned trainer al dunning, reining is a complete howto training manual for this exciting sport. Change leads to left, large fast circle, small slow circle. Run up the middle to the opposite end of the arena past the end marker and do a left roll back, no hesitation. A revised version of one of western horsemans alltime best sellers.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pattern 6 national reining horse association nrha horses may walk or trot to the center of arena. The national reining horse association was founded in 1966. Pattern 3 is one of the nrhas longest reining patterns, so it can make a show run longer, but as a pattern to keep a horse quiet or a nervous exhibitor calm, its a great one. For applications and paperwork submitted with credit card payment. Come on out and enjoy reining patterns for the absolute beginner including a trot pattern, a beginner reining pattern class for horses in their first year of training, to patterns for the intermediate rider and for more advanced riders including nrha national reining horse association patterns.