Horses in Limousin
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Equestrian Life in the Limousin
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Horse Power in Limousin
Equestrian activiies are a key part of limousin Life. the Limousin has its own equine council who are committed to raising the profile of all things equestrian in the region including the horse racing industry of Limousin.In Limousin there are 1,100 farmers, involved in the equestrian field, 1 261 jobs, 1,200 companies that generate 30 million euros of turnover. In 2010, equestrian sports were recorded as being the 4th regional sport of choice rising to first place as the region’s women’s sport.
Moving to Limousin with Five Horses
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Meet The Fry's- Born and bred in Somerset on the Mendip Hills and now living the dream in Limousin, but it has not all been plain sailing! Tasha Fry tells us about her family and their life in Limousin; her love of horses, in fact all animals and the new business which enables her and her family to combine their passion for animals with earning an income.
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Transporting Your Horse to Limousin
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Some four years ago now we transported our horses from the midlands to the Creuse in the centre of France. At the time it seemed like a daunting task.....
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A GUIDE TO BETTING ON HORSERACING
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There are no bookmakers on French Racecourses, and all betting is done via the Pari Mutuel – the equivalent of the Tote in UK. At the hippodrome the betting is known as PMH, but if betting is for elsewhere it is PMU.
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Pompadour 2011
Equestrian events for 2011 in Correze's city of the horse
Once again the spring and summer season approaches with all the equestrian activities in Pompadour. A few notable changes will take place but many of the traditional days remain, ...
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Pompadour Events 2011
Another packed program for equestrian lovers in Limousin
Another comprehensive program of equestrian events for 2010 at Pompadour. As always there really is something for everyone. Be sure not to miss the family fun on Bastille day with its celebrated donkey day and infamous firework finale. more...
Endurance Riding in Limousin and France
Jo Bond gives us a crash course ......
If you love getting out and about in the French countryside but would also like to be competing then why not think about endurance riding. Endurance is enormous in France, thanks to the plethora of tracks and the success of the French riders (current World Champions).
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Riding Dynamics
Combining business expertise with equine understanding
A new home in the Limousin gave Kerry Turner the opportunity to really explore her favourite subject and even write a book. Kerry is an experienced rider and a multi talented lady,who has combined her advanced understanding of business to riding techniques. We decided to find out more.....
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Minstrel's New Limousin Home
Discovering the Forests, Lanes and a New Livery
After two years of searching for our dream Limousin home we finally found it. Although possibly not everyone’s idea of the perfect property, with no electricity, water, or sanitation, and in places no roof. In fact it needed complete and total renovation but it was exactly what we had been looking for!
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Natural Horsemanship in the Limousin
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Vicky Rose moved to the Limousin early 2008 with her much loved horse Henk. Henk (15.1hh Trotter x Cob, 2 years old when Vicky bought him) had a difficult start ...
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Equine Rescue France
Working to improve the welfare of Equines in France
Founded in 2007, Equine Rescue France (ERF) is a not for profit association whose aim is to improve the welfare of equines in France through rescuing, campaigning and education. ERF was founded by a team of like-minded individuals who are all passionate about horse welfare in both the short and the long term, and are working together to promote the well-being of equines in France. more...
Wise Words
Thought provoking quotes from Monty Roberts
Known as, “The Man Who Listens to Horses,” Monty gained international fame by developing a method of communicating with horses using their natural body language and a technique he calls Join-Up... Founded on a consistent set of principles, communication, and trust, Monty’s methods assert that violence is never the answer.more...
What's the French for...
French Equine Vocabulary
A list of essential equine terminology...in French. We hope that this helps you with all your dealings in the French horse world. Let us know if there is anything in particular that you would like to know the French translation for and we will do our best to help.Parts of the Horse
General Equitation Terminology
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Caring for your Kit
The Correct Way to Care for Your Tack
As leather is a natural material, it needs to be cleaned and oiled regularly for appearance and safety. Here is a simple guide to cleaning and maintaining good looking and safe equipment.more...
Creuse A Horse Lovers Paradise
Full of the wide-open spaces that a rider dreams about
If a dog is man’s best friend then the Creuse is the horse’s. Acres and acres of fields and forests to cross. Kilometres of country roads or marked trails to gallop down. And everywhere you go comfortable accommodation with a warm welcome for both you and your horse.more...
Fancy Riding Long and Tall?
Western Riding in the Limousin
Horseback riding is the term used when riding western style. Many people ask us ‘What’s the basic difference between Western and English riding?’ The most obvious, of course, is the saddle.... more...
Haskers in Limousin
Who Are We and What Do We Do?
We run a traditional bespoke saddlery, thus all that we produce is cut out, stitched and finished by hand. We source our materials from England and from France. Items are ...
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A new life in the Limousin
Making the move with, horses, dogs, cat and a small child
Our decision to move with our horses, dogs, cat and small child was taken in 2002. It took about 12 months, with much soul searching, to settle on the idea of France and this process took into account climate, house prices....
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Getting the Right Rug
European and UK Rug Sizing Compared
European rug sizes are measured from the wither to the tail in centimetres. UK rug sizes are measured from the centre of the chest to the tail in feet and inches.As horses of any given size vary so much in girth and build, it is ... more...
Riding Hat Essentials
Everything you need to know for the best ‘off-the-peg’ buy
As you fly through the air with the grace of a brick and hit he ground with the elegance of a bag of rubbish, the only thing between you and the Pearly Gates is a thin shell of plastic...more...
Useful Addresses
Where to find more information on the web
We have collated a list of some of the key associations and clubs in the UK and France. Please let us know if we have missed any.
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Skinners Dog Food Now Available In France!
Full range now available. We deliver throughout Limousin & France.
Retail & Wholesale. Find Out More about Skinners, how to order and how to become a distributor.
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