After delivering Brandy (Gucci) yesterday I called in to visit Maddy, Ellie and Poppy – the 3 donkeys that were adopted by Tracie and Dave back in April. These 3 donkeys are just the funniest threesome and follow each other around everywhere. They are an absolute credit to Tracie & Dave and look fantastic with their very shiny...
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Posted by on Oct 8, 2009 in Association News, Donkeys | 0 comments
Yesterday we moved Gucci the yearling donkey to her new adoptive family near Bellac, where she is to be companion to another lonely donkey, Phebus. We were thrilled that she found a home so quickly after coming into our care as she had been yearning for a donkey friend for some time with her previous owner. Not only did she get a new home yesterday, Gucci also got a new name and is now called...
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Today we were out on the road collecting 2 equines thats have come into ERF’s care. Princesse is a little grey pony who suffers from arthritis so is not able to be used as a riding pony any more. Her owners contacted ERF after hearing about us from a friend of theirs, who happened to be Ossie’s old owner. As chance had it, Ossie’s new adopter was looking for a companion for...
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This week we started the backing process on ERF mule, Mimi.
So far so good…..she’s accepted saddle plus crupper, bridle with bit, long reins and tonight I lent over her for a few seconds. We are thrilled she is turning from a mule with ‘Attitude’ into a sweet little mule at long last!
Anyone interested in adopting Mimi can contact admin@equinerescuefrance.org , there is...
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Our gorgeous pair of donkeys, Wilbur and Piona, have settled into their new life up in Normandy with adopters Liz & Sue. These are two very lucky donkeys who are enjoying being loved and pampered, a lifetime away from the dreadful life we rescued Wilbur from last year.
We were delighted to receive some photos through today of the pair proudly showing off their new home!
You can see the...
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Posted by on Aug 3, 2009 in Donkeys, General News, Horses | 0 comments
Each year on the first Saturday of August, Romagne plays host to the Fête de l’âne et du cheval. This rural fair, which can be dated as far back as 1901, gives owners and breeders of some local and famous breeds of horse, donkey and mule a chance to show of their equines in their true beauty.
Baudet du Poitou
The Baudet du Poitou, or Poitou Donkey is one of the oldest “purebred”...
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