The gallop 1

In terms of horse riding, gallop 1 is the very first gallop that a rider can pass. At this level, the rider focuses on the basics of horse riding ranging from mastering the three gaits to the morphology of the horse. In this article, we discover the essentials to know at the level of gallop 1 both in the practical phase and the theoretical phase.

The theoretical phase of gallop 1

When we approach the theoretical phase of gallop 1, we focus on the essentials to remember about the horse as a whole. To pass gallop 1, you need to know the forehand, the hindquarters, as well as the body of the horse. The rider must also know the body of the horse as well as the basic coats such as black, chestnut or bay. The rider must also know the different possible accommodations as well as the names of the working airs.

Likewise, it is essential to know your equipment. From gallop 1, the rider must already know the different parts of the saddle, the halter and the bridle. Likewise, he must have a concise and exact idea of the different brushes for grooming. He must even be able to obtain some from La Sellerie Française .

At level 1 gallop, the rider must be able to lead his horse on foot. This will allow him to know the best position to have on his horse. He must know how to hold his reins correctly and know how the three important gaits work.

The practical phase of gallop 1

At gallop 1, the practical phase begins in the box. The instructor will ensure that the rider knows how to approach a horse correctly depending on its living environment. He must know if the rider puts on his halter correctly and finally if the latter knows how to tie the attachment knot. The instructor must also check that the grooming is done correctly and that the student has harnessed his mount correctly.

Before mounting his horse, the rider must show the instructor that he knows how to hoist himself up properly without a mounting block and without getting in the way. Once the rider is mounted on his horse, he will have to show that he knows how to correctly lead a mount at all three gaits. In other words, he must know how to direct his horse, accelerate it or stop it. In salt, the rider must be able to re-cinch his horse during the session.

At gallop 1, there is no dressage test per se. Similarly, show jumping will not really be covered. It will generally involve performing an example of an exercise such as slalom so that the instructor can judge your initial equestrian abilities.

At the end of the session, the rider must know how to dismount the horse gently and carry out the care before returning the horse to its pasture or box.

We can see from all this that there are several levels of gallop which start with gallop 1. This gallop being the easiest level, it is assessed both in its theoretical phase and in the practical phase.