In France, according to INRA regulations, horses must be named in a particular way which will indicate the year of their birth, a little like the registration numbers on cars in the UK. So Friston was born in the year for the "F" horses. All horses are registered in France, whether pure breeds, as in Friston's case, or not. The papers for these must be carried at all times when transporting animals as transport vehicles can be stopped by the police at any time to verify the registration.
Hafflingers have been used for light draught horses on farms for various duties since the 2nd World War. They were used during the war for artillary haulage and they are animals of extraordinary courage and willing hearts. They are not big horses, but very strong and will carry adults easily. I rode Victoire myself and never heard her complain.
An early posting for +Farm Friday #farmfriday as I shall be out all day tomorrow and don't want to miss sharing with our theme. Curated by +Ellie Kennard and myself +Steven Kennard – check out the theme page and follow it to see some wonderful farming related images. And please feel free to share your own and tag the page and curators. Also for +#EquineTuesday #equinetuesday curated by +Jillian Chilson
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+Steven Kennard what a facination post Steven, I had no idea x beautiful image too x
They are absolutely beautiful! I love how the momma is looking so proud. Is there any reason why the regulations are so strict for transporting horses in France?
They are as strict on the registration of cattle as well. It's I think for disease control, possibly. They always know where any animals are (in theory). +Jillian Chilson
horses are eaten in France too … perhaps that has something to do with it?
Only some horses are eaten in France, +Heidi Anne Morris and they are normally bred for the purpose. If we are talking 'gourmet' eating as opposed to old animals that are slaughtered. I was trained in France in horse breeding and management and nutrition and at the start of the course the main tutor asked how many were interested in including the module on horses for eating. Only one of the 8 of us was (not me) so we dispensed with that part and concentrated on performance animals.
Fantastic share sir, priceless moment caught! Great job Steven…
Thank you Squire! +Martin Matejic
Super shot!
+Ellie Kennard LOL :)) I didn't think they ate all of them x thank you for your note Ellie x
Thank you +giselle Savoie
Wonderful captures +Steven Kennard !
Thank you +Sonja Miller Williams – it was a special moment for us all.
Precious shot.
Thanks +Rob Hallifax