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NORMANDY
FRANCE Normandy is a geographic region of France, which is divided into two regions: Upper and Lower Normandy. Upper Normandy consists of Seine-Maritime and Eure, two French departments (administrative divisions of France). While Lower Normandy, home of the 2014 games, consists of three departments: Orne, Calvados, and Manche. Normandy, and particularly Lower Normandy (a predominately agricultural region), is arguably one of the most important equestrian areas in all of France, known for its breeding and training of horses. The area is home to a significant number of riders, equestrian organizations, and has a strong infrastructure dedicated to equine health. There are over 93,000 horses in Normandy, 406 equestrian centres, 230 professional riders, and 2 national studs (Le Pin and Saint-LĂ´).
Photo: Normandy Pasture Freestock / Nicholas Raymond
Normandy also boasts one airport that specializes in equine transport.
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