Choose a horse that moves well, rides English, and has a long, elegant stride. Tack up your horse with English saddle and tack. It's required for this event. Enter the arena when instructed according to your order in the class.
Riders compete individually.
Hold your hands just above the withers and slightly apart, with your knuckles rotated 30 degrees inside the vertical. There should be a straight line from the horse's mouth to the rider's elbow. Flex your ankles, keep your heels down, and maintain contact with the horse through your calves. Keep your legs slightly behind the girth. Follow the pattern.