Reining

Reining is a precision Western riding sport where a rider guides a highly trained horse through a series of specific, smooth, and controlled maneuvers such as spins, circles, and stops, often on a loose rein. The goal is to demonstrate the horse’s agility, responsiveness, and athleticism while executing these movements with finesse. Reining showcases the horse’s training and the rider’s skill in command and timing, and it is scored based on the accuracy, smoothness, and style of each maneuver, making it both a competitive sport and a display of traditional Western horsemanship.