

Elevage Lusitanos has been awarded the EquuRES label which certifies a high level of care for our horses and for the environment. EquuRES focuses on 9 themes including: Feeding and Bedding, Well-being and Veterinary Care; Water and Energy and Outdoor spaces and the Environment.
Here I want to tell you about how our feeding system follows the ideals of the Equures Label which are: use of locally sourced products to reduce carbon footprint; use of environmentally friendly products; feeding a balanced regime which is primarily based on hay/grass, whilst adapting the feed to the animals, according to their state of health, age and activity – all for the well-being of the horses.
So, there you have it…we’ve have been here for 15 months and we are getting to know the type and quantity of grass we can grow, the quality of the hay we make, and we are balancing the feed regimes for our horses during pregnancy and after foaling. So, the well-being of the horses is our main focus, but we are also looking after our beautiful environment as well, with the guidance of EquuRES.
New fields today for the Trotters and the Lusitanos with lots of lovely green Normandy grass to graze. Everyone’s happy!