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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 Jun 30, 2009 in Association News, Rescues | 1 comment
Gazza has now started some gentle work with us. Starting off with long reining in the round pen, then we progressed to a wander round the orchard…
Yesterday we tried leaning over him and then getting on. Even though we had been told be has been ridden and driven before (but not in the past 5 years anyway), we like to make sure they are happy with each stage before we move on to the next...
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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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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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