Nanette,Wilbur & Piona-an update

Firstly, we were delighted to receive some great photos of Nanette in her home in the Limousin. If you can remember back to June when we first rescued Nanette,  you’ll recall the terrible curled up feet that prevented her from being able to walk very far and how malnourished she was.Four months on and Nanette is like [...]

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Equine Piroplasmosis – learn to spot the signs!

 
Piroplasmosis is not a disease that many people from the UK have ever heard of or worry about. Two members of ERF, who live in France, have unfortunately had their horses fall victim to this dreadful disease and with their kind help and permission we have published this article to help you all be aware and vigilant [...]

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“Whats French for….?”

Moving to a foreign country with animals can be a daunting experience, especially when you need to have discussions with your vet, farrier or feed merchant.
To help you, we have put together some useful French words, particularly applicable to Autumn/Winter horse care.

gale de boue or fivre de boue – mud fever
Fourbure – laminitis
coliques – colic
gastérophilose(gastérophile) – bots
gonfle [...]

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UK courts verdict on Suzanne Jenkins

Suzanne Jenkins, the British woman reported of starving her horses to death in Cadiz,  Spain appeared in a UK court this week. She faced charges relating to the welfare of equines under her care at her Gloucestershire stables in the UK. 
Jenkins, 33, was convicted of 3 charges of causing unnecessary suffering and 4 charges of poor husbandry under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. She has been banned from keeping [...]

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Stallion fighting in news today

Sky news today have highlighted again the horrific news of illegal stallion fights in the Philippines. Although the 3 day fight festival was banned 10 years ago by the Philippine Government the barbaric event is still very much ongoing with thousands of people turning up to bet on the outcome.
A mare, which is in season, is [...]

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Maddie & foal looking for a Guardian

Maddie is a beautiful part Baudet type donkey (but not in a stud book) of 2 yrs old and she has a 4 month old foal. They come for food but have not been regularly handled so will need patient handling. Maddie is microchipped and vaccinated. Beause of the foals age we would like to find [...]

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Caring for your equine in Autumn

You have probably noticed the nights drawing in and a marked drop in temperature at night now. Some parts of France have already experienced some frosty mornings, meaning winter will soon be upon us. It’s important to recognise that most equines will need slightly different levels of care at this time of year depending on [...]

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ERF say bonjour to Parkgate Pony Sanctuary!

Last weekend we were pleased to welcome to our Charente based yard Ben and Linda from Parkgate Pony Sanctuary, based in the Wirral and Cheshire area. A registered UK charity, Parkgate sanctuary offer a safehaven for neglected,old and infirm horses and ponies in their area. It was very enjoyable to hear stories of some of their resident equines and [...]

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Balto & Jenna..searching for a Guardian

Sometimes when owners can no longer care for their horses,ponies and donkeys they gift them to an association like ERF.
Why….?  So they can be found a new home under contract to the association which safeguards their future for life. Individuals who, for whatever reason, give their equines for free to other individuals always run the risk of the animal [...]

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