Federal Guide FFE Galop® 1

French Equestrian FederationEach year, 100,000 riders take their Galop®1, that is to say the first level of federal equestrian diplomas. The official Galop®1 Federal Guide of the French Equestrian Federation accompanies them in this first year of riding. It shows in drawings and photos how to acquire the knowledge and skills that make you become a rider. • General knowledge gives the answers to the most common questions about horse riding in France, the clubs and the Federation. • Knowing the horse explains how the horse lives and reacts, what its needs are and how to approach it in complete safety. • Taking care of the horse describes the good practices of the accomplished horseman or woman. • Equestrian practice on foot allows you to know how to move with the horse in complete safety. safety. • Equestrian practice on horseback summarizes the lessons of the experience lived during the sessions. The Guide concludes with the revision questionnaires which allow you to self-assess and train to pass and succeed in your Galop®1. THIS GUIDE IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL WORK OF THE FFE COMPLIANT WITH THE NEW PROGRAMS The Safety, Zoom, Things to remember boxes and the MCQs facilitate memorization, the Find out more boxes, culture equestrian.