2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

110 Fox trot to center of the arena. Walk or Stop before beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence. 1. Beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the left: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena. 2. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate. 3. Beginning on the right lead, complete three circles to the right: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and slow. Stop at the center of the arena. 4. Complete four spins to the right. Hesitate. 5. Beginning on the left lead, run a large fast circle to the left, change leads at the center of the arena, run a large fast circle to the right, and change leads at the center of the arena. (a Figure 8) 6. Continue around previous circle to the left, but do not close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past the center marker and do a right rollback, at least 20 feet from the wall or fence (6 meters) – no hesitation. 7. Continue around previous circle, but do not close this circle. Run up the left side of the arena past the center marker and do a left rollback, at least 20 feet from the wall or fence (6 meters) – no hesitation. 8. Continue back around previous circle but do not close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop, at least twenty feet (6 meters) from the wall or fence. Back up at least ten feet (3 meters). Hesitate to demonstrate completion of the pattern. Flat foot walk to judge for inspection. Rider may drop bridle to the designated judge. Fox trot to center of the arena. Stop before beginning at the center of the arena facing the left wall or fence. Begin pattern facing the left wall or fence. 1. Complete four spins to the right. 2. Complete four spins to the left. Hesitate. 3. Beginning on the left lead, complete three circles to the left: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and slow. Change leads at the center of the arena. 4. Complete three circles to the right: the first two circles large and fast; the third circle small and slow. Change leads at the center of the arena. 5. Begin a large fast circle to the left but do not close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past the center marker and do a right rollback, at least twenty feet from the wall or fence (6 meters) – no hesitation. 6. Continue back around previous circle but do not close this circle. Run up the left side of the arena past the center marker and do a left rollback, at least twenty feet from the wall or fence (6 meters) – no hesitation. 7. Continue back around previous circle but do not close this circle. Run up the right side of the arena past the center marker and do a sliding stop, at least twenty feet (6 meters) from the wall or fence. Back up at least ten feet (3 meters). Hesitate to demonstrate the completion of the pattern. Flat foot walk to judge for inspection. Rider may drop bridle to the designated judge.