Galop 3 Official Guide - FFE

• Fédération Française d'Equitation
• General Knowledge introduces the different equestrian disciplines and horse and pony accommodation, with a focus on right-of-way rules when riding and arena figures.
• Horse Knowledge takes an in-depth look at equine anatomy and physiology, the five senses, the head, the limbs, and coat characteristics. It explores the social dynamics between horses and takes a closer look at their feeding behaviour, alongside an introduction to the main types of ponies and horses.
• Horse Care covers the essential handling skills needed to fetch and return your horse to his living space. It explains how to groom, fit a headcollar, maintain the saddle, and distribute feed.
• Groundwork Practice explains how to lead your horse in hand, move his head, shoulders, or hindquarters, and ask him to rein back.
• Mounted Equestrian Practice explains how to become confident and independent — from mastering the mounting block and adjusting your equipment to holding the reins correctly. It covers proper position at trot and canter, as well as the transitions needed to ride all paces with ease and begin jumping.
• The Guide concludes with the tools you need to pass Galop® 2 and prepare for Galop® 3.
• Safety tips, Zoom boxes, Key Points, and multiple-choice questions make revision easy, while Further Reading and Glossary sections enrich your equestrian knowledge.

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