THE FACTS OF LIFE AND DEATH IN FRANCE

 
 
 
France is no different to any other country in that each year there are many horses, ponies and donkeys that are unwanted, sick, old, injured or simply unrideable. In France it is expensive and very unpleasant to have a horse euthanased, whereas the carcass has a value. Rural France is not a wealthy area, and the practicalities [...]

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Ruby & Ebony are looking for homes…

Our two gorgeous girls Ruby and Ebony, rescued from a market back in April, are now looking for Guardians to care for them throughout their lives. Although we hate to say goodbye to them, they are now both confident enough to move on to new loving permanent homes, which will enable us to help other equines in need.
We [...]

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Update on Trakehners in Spain

Various people have been enquiring about the latest news on the Trakehner horses in Spain.
Our latest information suggests the situation is Spain is as heartbreaking and frustrating as ever. The horses are still with Suzy Jenkins and the Spanish authorities are apparently not being helpful.
Unconfirmed reports are that more horses have died, with the death toll to date exceeding 20.
The [...]

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Nanette moves home to the Limousin

Our beautiful Nanette landed well and truly on her hooves this week when she left us to live with her new guardian Caroline in the Limousin.
Cast your minds back to the curly hooved, poor looking donkey that was on her way to be made into sausages….just look at her now!

We can’t thank Caroline enough for offering Nanette such [...]

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An ERF Welfare case….

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 [...]

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Time is running out…please sign now

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 [...]

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Irish fundraiser success!

The recent Irish fundraising night in aid of ERF went down a storm!
A whopping 152 people attended the event which was held at the beautiful lakeside location of Beau Vallon in Montguyon.

Charente based Irish folk band ‘Le Craic’ performed an array of well know Irish tunes which soon had people up on the dance floor partying. Once again the English book [...]

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ERF is accredited by WSPA

After our recent visit from WSPA (World Society for the Protection of Animals) we are delighted to be able to announce that we have been accepted as a Member Society for France. There are only 9 other societies in France across the whole animal welfare spectrum so we are thrilled to have been chosen. 

WSPA have [...]

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Legislation and how you can help

We are often contacted by members of the public who are concerned about equines in their locality who are looking for advice and support. To this end, we have developed a Legislation Fact Sheet which can be used to provide the relevant legislation (including details on possible fines) when talking to local authorities and owners.
Recently, we [...]

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Charity horse show success

ERF would like to say a big well done to Lynzey who organised a horse show on August 24th near Champagne Mouton in aid of  WHW (ILPH) hoof it for horses campaign. Approx 300 € was raised for them from the day’s events and it looked like an enjoyable time was had by all. It was particulary [...]

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