Bubble
Riders start in a column of pairs then separate with each side doing a half circle around an imaginary “bubble” then coming back together in a single file line.
Either side can take the lead, doesn’t have to be exactly in the order drawn.
This move is part of the 2023 Short Program.
Circle – Four Leaf Clover – Box
Riders come in from 4 sides (or corners) and create a box. Once they pass the horse in front of them and complete the box, each rider circles outwards ad comes back in to create a second box. This continues until each rider has completed all 4 circles of the clover.
This move can be completed by coming in straight as shown in the drawing, or riders can come in from the diagonal which would rotate the location of the circle.
This drawing is done from the perspective of a left-to-left team, but can be done right-to-right as well.
This move is part of the 2023 Short Program.
Holy Cross / Swap Pairs
Riders approach from opposite sides in pairs (or columns of 2) and when head-to-head turn 90 degrees, changing direction and partners.
This move is part of the 2023 Short Program.
Single File Cross (Big X)
Columns of riders, in single file, come towards each other on the diagonals and cross in-between each other.
It does not matter which diagonal line leads.
This move is part of the 2023 Short Program.
Suicide Merge
Riders come towards each other from opposite sides of the arena, but instead of crossing through each other, they turn into a single file line.
The suicide can be done right-to-right or left-to-left, which will affect the order of the single file line.
This move is part of the 2023 Short Program.
Swing Your Partner
Columns of riders approach their partners from opposite directions. Riders then complete individual circles around their partner. Upon completion of the circles, riders leave in single file.
This is not a do-si-do maneuver as riders need to compete a 10 – 20 foot circle depending on the speed.
This move is part of the 2023 Short Program.