Horses in Normandy
The Equestrizone
Welcome to our Equestrian Section - brought to you by Peta Morton, FrenchEntrée Normandy’s resident equine expert.
Normandy is known as the sport horse capital of Europe. The abundance of breeders, racecourses and stud farms in the region show the Norman affection for all things equestrian. The Orne, in particular, is very proud of its equine traditions: the Argentan area is the heart of the region’s horse-breeding country and is home to the Haras du Pin (National Stud). So, whether you’re looking to purchase equestrian property , attend horse shows or competitions or transport your horse to Normandy , you will soon discover the region’s passion for horses...and you’ll find lots of useful information here.
Peta is a Director of France Equestre, helping people to find their ideal French equestrian property, and negotiates for a specialist equestrian estate agency in Normandy. She hopes to help you get the most out of your horsey activities in Normandy – whether you’re a happy hacker or an equestrian professional.She also eases the language barrier for those hoping to purchase sport horses in France or sell to Anglophone clients, and helps with a wide range of equine projects.
Equine Vocabulary English-French
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Horse/horses - le cheval/les chevaux
Pony - le poney
Saddle - la selle
Stable – l’écurie (F)
Hay - le foin
Straw - la paille
English woman sets up horse refuge in the heart of equestrian Normandy
Find out how one horse lover has devoted her life to caring for neglected ponies and horses by setting up a sanctuary in the heart of Normandy. Discover how you can help support this worthy charity for our equine companions...Normandy stud season well underway
Hoping to breed? Some facts and figures about the breeding season, as well as some handy hints on where to look for potential stallions.Get ready for winter!
Prepare your horses for the chilly months ahead….
With the nights drawing in, thoughts will invariably be turning to how to help your horses survive the Normandy rain and the mud that is the unfortunate downside of being blessed with great grazing for the majority of the year. Check out our handy vocabulary to help you when shopping for those essential items to keep your horse cosy in the coming months.Points of the horse
Les parties principales du cheval
Here’s some basic equestrian vocabulary you can’t live without, whether you’re buying a horse or pony, fitting tack or on a trip to the vet…Spring is in the air at Normandy’s National Studs!
Normandy is lucky enough to have not one, but two, of the most prestigious National Studs in Europe. Whether you’re a serious equestrian professional or on holiday and have an afternoon to fill, the National Studs offer a great day out…Equestrian property in Normandy.
Top tips for choosing your equestrian property.
Normandy is renowned as a Mecca for horses and attracts many equestrian enthusiasts to buy property in the region. But whilst having a free rein to put all your horsey dreams into action is appealing, keeping horses can be a disappointment if you don’t choose the right property…Normandy Beach Guide
Check out our guide to beaches in Normandy covering the three departments of Basse-Normandie and Haute-Normandie that share this magnificent coastline. European blue flag beaches, surfing beaches, facilites on offer at each resort and even a battlefield guide to the D-Day landing beaches - we've got it all covered here !
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Normandy Weather
Want to know more about the weather in Normandy? Click here to view weather reports or to get a 3-day forecast for the 5 départements of Normandy?Real Life in Normandy
Wondering whether to buy a property in Normandy? Find out more about life in Normandy in our Real Life Stories section on FrenchEntrée Normandy where others tell of their life experiences in Normandy. Or how about asking those who live here just what it’s like?
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