Posted by on Apr 17, 2009 in Association News | 0 comments
This is just to remind ERF members that today is the last day to tell us if you will be attending the AGM next Friday 24th.
You can email us at admin@equinerescuefrance.org to let us know
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ERF were contacted several months ago by the owner of this horse after he had received a terrible injury to his leg that would not repair. A small fortune was spent on vet’s fees by the owner trying to repair the leg. Unfortunately, the healing process had reached a stalemate and whilst still under veterinary supervision the wound continued to develop proud flesh. He twice had to have this...
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A horse has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anaemia (Anémie infectieuse équine) following a Coggins test in dept. 83, Var.
The disease, spread by biting insects is often fatal in equines.
The equine that tested positive has now been euthanized. All equines in the immediate area have been quarantined, including the equines of Zavatta circus that are in the area. Any equine may be tested...
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Posted by on Apr 10, 2009 in General News | 0 comments
We’ve listed a few equine websites here that may be useful rescources for those of you in France:
The main horse body in France that deal with registrations amongst other things – Les Haras Nationaux
If you intend to compete- Fédération Française d’Equitation
The French national school of equitation- Cadre Noir de Saumur
Website with forum and info on all things Equestrian...
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Posted by on Apr 7, 2009 in Association News | 0 comments
ERF would like to invite all their current members to the Annual General Meeting,which will be held on Friday April24th at Les Beaux, 16420, Saulgond.
Full details can be found on our website here. Please let us know if you intend to come along by the 17th April.
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Posted by on Apr 5, 2009 in Association News | 0 comments
Charity Vide Grenier
in aid of Equine Rescue France & Medecins sans Frontieres
To be held at Moulin du Lary, 17270, Cercoux
Saturday 2nd May 2-6pm
A great fun day out for all the family with refreshments available on the day
Pitches to be reserved by April 31st by contacting Christina on 05 46 04 91 77 or chris.hernon@aliceadsl.fr
ERF would like to thank Christina (our chief fundraiser!)...
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Balto & Jenna were due to go to their new adoptive home yesterday, sadly it all fell through for them and so they still search for a loving home. Balto is a gelding and Jenna a female. They must be rehomed together as they are life-long friends. More details on the can be found here.
Also still looking for a family to love them are Wilbur and Piona (male & female donkeys) and Mimi...
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Posted by on Mar 23, 2009 in General News, Welfare | 0 comments
An outbreak of Equine Influenza is spreading throughout France and owners of horses,ponies,donkeys and mules are urged to be extra vigilant at the moment. The outbreak was originally declared in the centre of Grosbois and quickly spread to stables in Orne, Calvados, Maine et Loire and Cagnes sur Mer.
The recommended vaccine for this particular strain of Equine Influenza is PROTEQFLU nd and...
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Posted by on Mar 16, 2009 in General News, Welfare | 1 comment
We are probably all familiar with the ancient blood ‘sport’ of Bullfighting throughout Spain and Portugal. But are you aware that France is still hosting these barbaric spectacles in 11 different departments across Southern France?
Whilst the often tragic end to the bull is apparent, what is also extremely concerning to us who have a love of horses, is the countless injuries and...
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Please come along and support what will be a great day out for all the family.Entries for the competitions close May 20th.
If you would like to book a free pitch for your business or if you can donate a raffle prize please get in touch on 0545...
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At the end of January we were alerted to a horse in dept 24 which was severely malnourished looking. The relevant authorities were immediately alerted and worked very quickly in locating an owner. It appeared that the horse was very old (thirties) and could not eat properly due to missing teeth and an abscess on the side of her face.
Yesterday, sadly the horse was spotted covered up under a...
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Last week ERF were alerted to a horse that had been found roaming around a field and had been taken to the safety of an local family’s paddock whilst a owner was sought. ERF went out and took photos of the horse and treated some minor health problems that were apparent. We advised that the Gendarmes and Maire should be informed, the people had already enquired within the local community...
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Today we took Mimi to her new home in the Charente, where she will live with new donkey pal Napoleon. After a little trot about in her new paddock and a nose sniff with Napoleon, it was back down to the serious job of eating! We would like to thank Kayleigh and her mum for adopting Mimi and we hope they have much fun together in the...
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Well the lovely Hugo has been in his adoptive home for a year now, and what a difference a year makes! His adopters are an excellent example of how to bond with a horse or pony that has suffered neglect and/or abuse. It is always worth taking everything that little bit slower and never asking too much too soon when a horse has had a bad start. When you build up their trust though you have a such...
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Posted by on Feb 19, 2009 in General News, Horses | 0 comments
A Republican guard got thrown from his rearing horse yesterday in the centre of Paris. The horse then proceeded to go on the run dodging traffic for 15 minutes.
Both horse and rider sustained little more than minor injuries in a situation that could have been so much worse.
You can watch the clip here.
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