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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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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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We received this very cute photo today of little Titos and his friend. Titos was saved by ERF as he was awaiting being sent to the butcher and was later adopted by Lisa & her family. What a lucky boy he is and what a good example of a donkey pair bond!
Also doing well in his new home of 6 weeks is Accord. He has settled in well and is looking really happy thanks to Caroline and her...
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Last September we had a report of a pony having extremely overgrown hooves. The pony’s condition apart from the hooves was very good. After contacting the local Maire of the commune, we found out who owned the pony and approached the owner to see if we could help. Not all owners are approachable, but in this case we were able to offer some advice and contact details of a local farrier...
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We are delighted to have found Shetland pair, Molly and Merlin, a wonderful forever home in the Haute Vienne countryside with new adopter Nigel and Sue.
They have settled in like they have lived there all their lives and are oblivious to anything going on around them… of course being ponies grass is no. 1 priority for them!
We look forward to posting some photos up in due course.
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