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Archive for April, 2009

Maddy, Elly & Poppy got adopted today!

Posted in Association News, Donkeys, Rescues on April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Today ERF placed Maddy, Poppy (Maddys foal) and Elly (Maddys sister), with their new adoptive family Tracie and Dave and their 3 beautiful horses.
After a little encouragement, all 3 donkeys were loaded and heading off to their new home in the Haute Vienne countryside. Maddy and Elly are sisters of Asal that we re-homed last [...]

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Asal continued….

Posted in Association News, Donkeys, Rescues, tagged , , , , on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Asal and Boris have been introduced into the same field…

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Asal goes to his new adopted family

Posted in Association News, Donkeys, Rescues, tagged , , , , , , on April 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »

A few weeks ago we were contacted by a lovely Dutch couple who were looking for a friend for their lonely donkey, Boris. We think we found the perfect match for him in Asal, a 4 year old donkey gelding of a similar breed and size to Boris. Asal’s owner had approached ERF last year [...]

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AGM reminder

Posted in Association News, tagged , , on April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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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A new arrival at ERF

Posted in Association News, Horses, Rescues, Welfare, tagged , , , , , on April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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 [...]

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Infectious equine disease alert in France

Posted in Donkeys, General News, Horses, Welfare, tagged , , , on April 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

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 [...]

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Useful French websites

Posted in General News, tagged , , , on April 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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 [...]

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ERF AGM announcement

Posted in Association News, tagged , , , , on April 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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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Charity vide grenier dept. 17

Posted in Association News, tagged , , , , , on April 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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 [...]

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