Posted by on Nov 1, 2009 in Association News, Donkeys | 1 comment
Long term donkey friends Daisy & Dora moved down to the Haute Vienne today, to live with their new adopters Shirley and Gordon. These two were probably the most well-behaved donkeys we have come across this year to load and travel. Luckily we got them delivered and settled in before the before the heavens opened….
Thanks go to their new adopters for offering them such a...
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Posted by on Oct 30, 2009 in General News | 0 comments
Whilst doing some research today I stumbled across an article where a miniature pony was being used as a guide for a blind lady.
I’d never heard of an equine being used in this way before, and, being interested to learn more, found a website called the Guide Horse Foundation . One of the benefits of using miniature ponies over the more traditional guide dogs is a longer lifespan, an...
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Yesterday was a long and difficult day for us at ERF. We travelled down into Cantal, to Maurs, to monitor their autumn horse fair. It is one of the biggest horse markets in France, with the majority of the equines sold going into the meat chain.
The conditions and treatment of some of the horses was very shocking and disturbing to witness, with no apparent welfare regulations in place for the...
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Posted by on Oct 19, 2009 in Association News | 0 comments
It’s only 66 days til Christmas, time to start thinking about presents for our family and friends…
ERF has it’s very own Amazon Store where we have chosen lots of great gifts that we think you may like. Sit back from the comfort of your living room and do all your Christmas shopping in one go…..it’s so easy! And better still, with each direct purchase you make from...
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Posted by on Oct 14, 2009 in Association News | 2 comments
We just wanted to say a big thank-you to Professor Derek Knottenbelt , for taking the time to offer his advice to us recently with a difficult welfare case we are dealing with.
Prof. Knottenbelt is a highly respected leading expert in equine oncology and dermatology and we appreciate him taking time out of his very busy schedule to offer such rapid email assistance to...
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We couldn’t resist posting some photos of Brandy (formerly Gucci) and her new pal enjoying the sun this week.
(P.S Brandy is the one with the bigger ears!)
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Posted by on Oct 12, 2009 in Association News, Horses | 0 comments
The beautiful Cairanne has been on our website looking for an adopter for a few months now. Although she is 22 yrs old, she is in good health and could be lightly ridden by a competent person. Being good with other horses means she would also make a very good companion for a lonely horse or as a nanny to youngsters as she has been a broodmare herself in the past.
She is papered, microchipped and...
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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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Posted by on Sep 30, 2009 in Welfare | 0 comments
Earlier this month we were told of a couple of horses in dept 82 in bad condition. The person who went out to the location reported that one horse had apparently vanished, and the other was indeed very skinny, tethered and being fed mouldy hay.
We immediately alerted the DDSV whilst the horse was kept horse under surveillance from a local volunteer. Thankfully the hay was soon swapped for better...
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Next Sunday (St Francis day) is World Animal Day or in French, Journée Mondiale des animaux, a day to celebrate animals and the relationships us humans have with them. Events are hosted throughout the world in recognition of animals, how they enrich our lives and most importantly what we can do to help them. Have a look on the WAD website to see if there is an event happening near you. It is...
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Posted by on Sep 25, 2009 in General News | 0 comments
Tomorrow, Saturday, 26th September Caroline Anns-Baldock will be riding her bright chestnut racehorse down Whitehall at 11.15 to arrive at No 10 Downing Street at 11.30 in the guise of Lady Godiva, whose legendary naked ride through Coventry took place to champion the cause of the local downtrodden peasants. Caroline’s dramatic act is to publicise the need for an official Museum of the ...
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Posted by on Sep 25, 2009 in Association News, Rescues | 0 comments
Please take a few minutes to look at our equines that are still waiting for their forever homes to come along.You can see their their photos on the right hand side of this page or go to our rehoming page for more info on each of them.
If you do not have the facilities or experience to take on an equine yourself, maybe you would consider donating something towards their costs whilst in our care?...
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Posted by on Sep 21, 2009 in Association News | 2 comments
ERF were exhibitors on Saturday at the Angel Traders business fair, held this time in the grounds of the beautiful Chateau Le Mas de Montet.
These fairs offer the public a chance to meet English speaking businesses and learn about what they offer and how they work. We had the chance to show some examples of the welfare cases we deal with and explain how the animal welfare system works in France....
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