Posted by on Sep 13, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
We are often reported welfare cases that vary in severity from gently reminding the owner to make improvements, to involving the DDSV (Directions Départementales des Service Vétérinaires). Due to the delicate nature involved with welfare cases we cannot always disclose the details, but please be rest assured we are dealing with these cases on a weekly basis.
One recent sad case was that of...
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Posted by on Sep 12, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
For those of you that haven’t yet added your name to the Handle with Care campaign, we are asking you to please do it now.
In October the issue of long distance transportation of live animals will be debated by those with the power not only to enforce and improve welfare regulations, but to put an end to these journeys for good.The Handle with Care coalition will present a petition to the...
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Posted by on May 27, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
Why? Because it’s our first AGM of course!
Unfortunately it looks as though many of you can’t join us if the flood of proxy votes is anything to go by! It’s reassuring to know that we have your backing and all your encouraging messages have been very motivating – THANK YOU!
For the few of you that haven’t yet used your proxy vote, please do send them in (with...
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Last year ERF re-homed a lovely chestnut mare called Mavis to a family in the Charente. There was always a possibility that she could be pregnant as she had lived in a field with a Spanish colt. The vet scanned her in December and said that she wasn’t pregnant….but she kept getting bigger and bigger! They got the vet out again who performed an internal examination a couple...
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Posted by on May 2, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
The past week has been a busy one for us to say the least!
We were asked to inspect 2 separate welfare cases after concerns from members of the public. These horses are now under surveillance and we have commenced actions to get the situations rectified.
The weekend was spent fencing a field for ERF’s rescue mare and yearling that were purchased from St Yrieix horse sale. Much needed...
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Posted by on May 1, 2008 in Uncategorized | 0 comments
Yesterday saw the Arab stud dispersal auction at Le Roc, Dordogne take place. We can happily report that none of the horses were bought by the meat man and I am sure that many will already be in their new homes enjoying the life of luxury they deserve. The rain managed to leave most of us looking like drowned rats and also upset some of the the more fractious youngsters!
Well done to Tiffany...
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