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You are here: Home Family & Kids Pets Equine Rescue France

25/08/2008Equine Rescue France

Equine-lovers and friends, the founders of Equine Rescue France saw a need for an English speaking association to bridge a gap in care.

Founded in 2007, ERF is a not for profit association (Loi 1901) whose aim is to improve the welfare of equines in France through rescuing, campaigning and education. After living in France for several years, friends Jon and Kathryn Dobson (President), Jenny Lupton (Secretary) and Trina Summerfield felt that there was a need for an English speaking association to bridge the gap between UK charities and other associations in France, and ERF was born.

Based in the South West (Depts 24, 16 and 86), ERF offers advice and support for English speakers facing equine welfare issues. Working with key UK charities, ERF are able to campaign for welfare improvements, whether enforcing existing legislation or campaigning for change. By forging links with the key French associations ERF are able to support their work as well as to instigate local actions.

ERF regularly rescues horses and donkeys from maltreatment then rehabilitates and re-homes them under long-term loan contracts. They are also able to advise individuals about horses and donkeys destined for the abattoir and can offer expert opinions locally if required. Trina is a Monty Roberts Registered Associate and has show jumped at a National level, and Jenny has many years of both Eventing and Training behind her.

Fund raising is an important part of their work since, although the majority of work is voluntary, there are regular vets and farriers bills to be paid. Funds are raised through association membership and fund-raising activities organised by volunteers – donations are always welcome!

ERF’s blog at is definitely worth visiting as it is regularly updated with news and videos of the rescues as well as other welfare news and general information about caring for equines in France. For more information on becoming a member or supporting their work, see their website at www.equinerescuefrance.org.


(Expatica August 2008)

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