Reining

Reining is like a horsie dance! You know how when you dance, you move your feet and hands in a special way to a song? Well, in reining, people ride horses and make them do special moves to a pattern of music. It's kind of like a dance routine, but with animals instead of people.

The special moves that horses do in reining are called "maneuvers." These maneuvers include things like spinning in a circle, sliding to a stop, and galloping really fast. The rider has to give the horse special signals, called "cues," to tell it what maneuver to do at what time.

The rider uses their feet, legs, and hands to give the horse these cues. For example, to make the horse spin in a circle, the rider might squeeze with their legs and pull on the reins. The horse is trained to understand these cues and respond quickly.

Reining competitions are like horse dancing competitions. The riders and horses perform their routine in front of judges, who are looking for things like precision, style, and speed. The better the rider and horse can do the maneuvers, the better they'll do in the competition.

Overall, reining is a fun way for horses and riders to show off their skills and have a good time together. It takes lots of practice and training to get good at reining, but it's a great way to bond with your horse and show off your fancy dance moves!