tinker Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 hi,There is a good chance me and my family will be moving to france not sure where yet. poss SW.Just read in horse and hound that the land is clay? and it goes horrible in winter, gets lovely grass spring/autum and burns up in summer?Also how hard is it communicating to vets/farriers etc (is it hard trying to find a farrier) i know some french non horsey thou!And what about feed. also i heard there is no haylage just hay?Any help will be useful thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 our land is also clay, wich in summer is fine but autumn/spring when it gets wet it's really muddy.we found a farrier through some friends, and well communicating doensn't go very smoothely but it works. haven't had a vet over yet, but will have to in a week or 2 for the annual vaccinations. from what we've heared the vet here in Thiviers is very good. I don't knnow about haylage, we only feed hay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Our land is chalk and weather much colder, so can't help you there. But we have the choice of three farriers all within a radius of about 40km, and have found the vets to be excellent. Much cheaper than the UK too. We also only feed hay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 i feed what ever i can get. its just that i heard that they dont make haylage.how much are you looking for a set of shoes then?Also iv read that to compete that you have to take some kind of tests to prove your ability?I compete in show jumping, dressage, xc and showing (hunters, wh) Is there any showing there and what are the classes like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalienne Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 €60 for a set of tungsten. I don't compete so can't help you on that, I'm afraid. But there seem to be plenty of horse shows as well as lots of endurance cross-country racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I also pay 60 euro's for the farrier (shoes)I don't know alot about the shows, I've been reading about it and also heard about the "test" you have to pass, galop1 galop2 ...etc but not sure.this site www.equineonline.com is a english horsey forum. many people there who can answer your questions. there's also someone who makes (?) haylage himself but I believe he's in the northern of france.or check www.ffe.com for info about shows and stuff, site is in french though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 You can buy haylage from ecolit.com Order on line and it will be delivered. It's pricey but excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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