Pattern 3, Advanced Novice

Directions

1. Walk from cone 1 to cone 2
2. Stop at cone 2 and back 4 steps
3. Perform a 90 and trot to cone 3
4. At cone 3 break to a walk and stop at cone 4
5. Perform a 270
6. Trot to Judge and set up for inspection

My Findings

1. Make sure you stop with your horse's nose at cone 2 to allow yourself enough room after you back your 4 steps for your 90 degree turn
2. Practice your trot to walk transition so that is goes smoothly and looks effortless. You DO NOT WANT a trot, stop and then walk.
3. When you get to cone 4, make sure you stop with your horse's hip even with the judge, so that when you perform your 270, your horse is dead on with the judge.