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The Galops®, from the first step to Galop 7
- Galop 1Becoming a riderGet to know the pony and riding, look after him on foot and in the stable, and take your first steps in the saddle — at walk, at trot and for a few strides of canter.18 pages
- Galop 2Riding the three gaitsGroom, saddle and bridle, lead on an exact track, and ride courses at walk, trot and canter up to a small fence.20 pages
- Galop 3Steering, control and jumpingChoose your diagonal, strike off on the correct lead, control your speed and ride a sequence of fences from 50 to 60 cm.21 pages
- Galop 4The rider’s certificateRide with or without contact, move the shoulders and quarters, jump a 70 cm course and care for the horse’s legs and health.19 pages
- Galop 5Precision and bendSit well in all three gaits, bend your horse on curves, ride a clean leg-yield and take on the Club 3 classes.18 pages
- Galop 6Impulsion and counter-canterCreate impulsion, counter-canter, leg-yield at the trot, lunge in all three gaits and ride the Club 2 tests.19 pages
- Galop 7On the bit, in a double bridlePut your horse on the bit, ride shoulder-in and counter-canter, use the double bridle and ride the Club 1 tests.17 pages
Ekidemy is independent teaching material that follows the official programme of the French Equestrian Federation’s Galops®.Galop® is a registered trademark of the FFE.
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