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The demonstration of these ideal characteristics evolved into the sport of reining, where the riders guide the horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. All work is done at the canter (or "lope" or "run" in Western parlance). The patterns consist of small slow circles, large fast circles, spins, rapid changes of directions, flying lead changes, roll-backs and sliding stops. (The canter or lope is a three-beat Canter in which either the left or right foreleg leads; the horse can with training switch leads in the air.) There are two major organizations that put on reining competitions in the Association. The United States Equestrian Foundation is the National Governing Body. From being a riding discipline restricted to the American West, interest in reining has grown internationally. International equestrian competitions are governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale. Reining is one of the world's fastest growing horse sports. Its popularity has spread to Europe and beyond. For the first time in the history of reining, the 2004 top 10 horses were all owned by Europeans. People who enjoy it say that reining combines the artistic appeal of Dressage plus the crowd appeal of Rodeo . SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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