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Reining horses and riders complete intricate patterns using a set
of barely perceptible cues. At reining competitions, horse and rider
pairs are placed in classes sorted by their age, status (professional
or amateur) and level of experience.
At the top level of competition, competitors complete one of 10
patterns that demonstrate the athletic abilities of the horse and the
subtle communication between horse and rider. Included in the patterns
are several compulsory movements: varying circles, small slow circles,
flying lead changes, roll backs, spins and the crowd pleasing sliding
stop.
Reining competitors also perform freestyles, in which they choreograph
the compulsory movements to music. Freestyles are judged on level of
difficulty as well as music and choreography.
Reining is the latest discipline to be recognized by
the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). International reining
competitions are now being held for both team and individual
competitors worldwide. Reining was included at a medal discipline for
the first time at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain. At
the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games, the Canadian Reining Team earned
the Silver Medal for the team competition, and Duane Latimer took the
individual Gold Medal for Canada. While reining is recognized by the
FEI and performed at the World Equestrian Games, it is not an Olympic
medal discipline.
Canadian Reining Committee
The Canadian Reining Committee is the discipline committee of
Equine Canada responsible for developing and implementing programs on
behalf of the Reining community. The key role and responsibility of
the CRC is to develop broad policy and objectives that will ensure that
programs within the discipline are produced, implemented, and
effectively evaluated.
In the upcoming months, the CRC will be tasked with establishing a plan
and structure for the Reining discipline that identifies how the sport
will move forward within the Equine Canada and International (FEI)
structure. This will include the development of reining programs such
as competitions, officials, coaching and rules within the EC
structure. The CRC will also maintain responsibility over the high
performance programs including the approval of initiatives such as FEI
competitions and the selection process for FEI teams and events.
The Canadian Reining Committee (CRC) is comprised of the following members:
Chair - Bob Thompson, AB
Alain Allard, QC
Wendy Dyer, ON
JP Forget, TX
Lee Foster, ON
Christine Hassell, BC
Holly MacDonald, NS
Wendy Robinson, MB
Gary Yaghdijan, ON
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