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 18th March 2010
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Horses in Limousin
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We receive lots of enquiries here in the French 
Hopefully it will not be long now before we have lovely warm days and we can begin to plan for things in the summer sun. As ever Pompadour has a full programme of equestrian related events from March through to November. So get out your diaries and make some appointments with Pompadour.
Another comprehensive program of equestrian events for 2010 at Pompadour. As always there really is something for everyone. 
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).
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.....
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!
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 ...
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.... 
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 ...
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....
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 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...
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.