THE DEUX-SÈVRES MONTHLY
Our Furry Friends... Les Ecuries du Saumort
Equine Rescue France Looking for long term loan homes:
We are a family-run business, set in the heart of the French countryside. We offer riding lessons, hacking, livery and riding holidays. The atmosphere here is relaxed and friendly with the emphasis on having fun and creating a partnership with the most wonderful of all animals - the Horse!
EBONY and RUBY Neither pony is broken to ride, but there is no reason why they can't be.
Our horses and ponies are well loved and carefully selected to provide a range of sizes and temperaments to suit all from total beginners to the more experienced rider. Sarah, our instructor, has ridden all her life and competed successfully in both show jumping and eventing. She is a BHSAI (ISM) and has the equivalent of the French BPJEPS qualification. She has been teaching horse riding now for over 20 years and still thoroughly enjoys it. We offer private and group lessons for riders of all abilities including dressage, show jumping and ethology lessons. We pride ourselves in an understanding and, above all, safe approach to teaching the most nervous of beginners. For the more ambitious, lessons are challenging and fun. We offer the opportunity to take the French Equestrian Federation 'Galop' exams, which are recognised all over France, in either French or English. If riding out is more appealing to you then there is no better way to enjoy the French countryside. Ride along mile after mile of secluded 'chemins'. Canter along tracks adorned with wild flowers, amble through pretty French hamlets and watch out for a glimpse of a deer, ragondin or wild boar. The safety of our riders and the welfare of our horses are our prime concerns. All riders are carefully matched to their mounts and those not confident to ride alone are allocated a leader to control the horse. We also offer both long and short term livery; having excellent facilities and a high standard of care. Please do contact us for more information or to come for a look around.
Come & join us for our Summer Events... Thurs 2 Aug: Pony Games Tues 7 Aug: Novice pony day Sun 12 Aug: Show Jumping Tues 14 Aug: Intermediate pony day Tues 21 Aug: Novice pony day Sun 26 Aug: Dressage
Sarah & Zak Pugh Tel: 05.49.05.30.75. Email: sarah@saumort.com www.saumort.com/horses
All homes will be checked and a loan agreement will be put into place. If you can help, then please contact the Equine Rescue Tel: 05 49 48 27 91 or visit our website:www.equinerescuefrance.org We are always looking for new members and we are in need of donations so we may continue to help equines in France. Please support the ERF.
HOOF (Horse Orientated Open Forum) HOOF is open to anyone with an equine interest. You do not need to own a horse! We meet about once a month for talks, visits etc. Interested? Contact Jo Rowe on 05 49 64 22 67 or email: willjo@live.co.uk
Just for Fun... “ Meet my new kitten Clovis, rescued after he was recently abandoned.” Dean Smalley, LʼAbsie
Do you have an adorable furry friend? Then why not make him or her famous for a month?! Send us a photo and short comment to be featured here....just for fun.. 16