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The first part of this page is dedicated to the reining horse

Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse in the confines of the show arena. In NRHA competition, contestants are required to run one of nine 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 the exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse.

In NRHA competitions, reining horses are judged individually as they complete one of nine specified patterns. One or more judges will score each horse between 0 and infinity with 70 denoting an average score. Each horse automatically begins the pattern with a 70. The scoring system then gives or takes away up to 1 and 1/2 points on each maneuver, and penalties may be accrued for incorrect performance maneuvers. As the judges watch the horse's execution of the pattern, a scribe keeps track of each judge's maneuver scores on a score sheet as well as penalty marks. Scores are then tabulated and announced at the end of each run. The judges' sheets with individual maneuver scores and total scores are then posted for the benefit of the exhibitors following each class.

In scoring, credit is given for smoothness, finesse, attitude, 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. The NRHA Handbook states, "To rein a horse is not only to guide him, but also to control his every movement." That description has remained unchanged since 1966 and serves as the definitive guide to the judging of reining events.

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NRHA

CPRHA

NRCHA

BCRA

WCRHA

NOTE: NHRA=national reining horse association.
CPRHA=central plains reining horse association.
NRCHA=national reined cow horse association.
BCRA=british columbia reining association.
WCRHA=west coast reining horse association.

Here are some good western links.
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THE HAYNET

CYBER RODEO

AMERICAN WEST

BILLY THE KID

COWGIRLS DREAM

THE GUNFIGHTER ZONE

J.M. DAVIS GUN MUSEUM

NATIONAL COWBOY HALL OF FAME

COWBOY'S, OUTLAWS, AND SIDEKICKS

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