FFE Galop® 2 Federal Guide

Fédération Française d'Équitation: General Knowledge introduces the various equestrian activities and types of accommodation for ponies and horses, with a close focus on arena right-of-way rules when riding and school figures. Horse Knowledge explores the horse's anatomy and physiology in greater depth, including its 5 senses, head, limbs and coat characteristics. It covers social organisation among horses and takes a close look at their feeding behaviour, alongside an introduction to the main types of ponies and horses. Caring for the Horse devotes significant attention to the various handling skills needed to catch and return the horse to its living area. It explains how to groom, put on a snaffle bridle, maintain the saddle and distribute feed. Groundwork Practice explains how to lead the horse in hand, move its head, shoulders or quarters, and rein back. Riding Practice explains how to become independent in mastering mounting, adjusting tack and holding the reins. It details the correct position at the trot and canter, as well as the transitions needed to control all paces and begin jumping. The FFE Galop® 2 Federal Guide concludes with the tools you need to pass Galop® 2 and work towards Galop® 3. The Safety, Focus and Key Points boxes, along with multiple-choice questions, make memorisation easier, while the Find Out More and Glossary boxes build equestrian knowledge. THIS GUIDE IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL FFE PUBLICATION COMPLIANT WITH THE REVISED 2012 GALOPS® SYLLABUS