We are often asked..."What is Reining"

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Reining is the fastest growing equestrian sport. Reining is a judged competition designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse in the confines of a show arena. In each of the ten NRHA approved patterns, there are required maneuvers, which includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll backs, 360 degree spins, and the very exciting sliding stops.

In reining all horses are created equal as they all begin the competition with a score of 70. The horse can either plus or minus 1/2 to 1 1/2 points on each maneuver in the reining pattern. Penalties of 0 to 5 points also accrue for incorrect maneuvres, and going off pattern will result in the "Dreaded Zero". 

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~~ Daniel and Sweet Starbuck ~~