NRCHA PATTERN # 9

Trot to center of arena, stop. Start pattern facing towards judge. 1. Beginning on the right lead complete 3 circles to the right; the first circle small and slow followed by two large fast circles. Change leads at the center of the arena. 2. Complete 3 circles to the left, the first circle small and slow followed by two large fast circles. Change leads at the center of the arena. 3. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 4. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the left. 5. Run down center of arena past end marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 6. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the right. 7. Run down center of arena past center marker, and execute a square sliding stop. 8. Back up at least 10 feet. 9. Hesitate to complete pattern.