Undoubtedly, the first thing you will want to know is the costs of our horses. In some ways that is a difficult question, as we could present you with two horses that look the same, have the same age and yet the price will be significantly different. That is the breeder’s eye: it is the breeder who sets the prices, and we never add a bit on, to take a bit off. We see that as dishonest, therefore it is far better for you to be clear about your budget and we will do our very best to work within it. We are not here to bump up the price, nor to sell you a horse that is not suitable.
However, whilst we work in Euros the exchange rate is always liable to change. So to make things easier for now we will talk in pounds sterling. Our horses range from on average five years old to 18. On a very rare occasion we will offer a younger horse to a knowledgeable home who either has the experience, or has the correct support of which we will verify.
So then, our horses, including transport to the UK, come in at slightly below the UK market value.
The reason we do this is because generally speaking we want you to come and visit us here in Normandy, and depending on how you travel here, that too is a cost to be considered – but there are far worse places to spend a couple of days than in the beautiful Normandy countryside with a family business who have yours and the horse’s best interests at heart.
The median range cost is from £7000 to £10,000, with our older horses less, and our De Jy bloodline slightly more. Transport from our door to your door is approximately £1500. Vetting to five stage is included in the price, as is shoeing, and the Jouvin education, alongside all paperwork to facilitate international exportation. We are completely open to any level of vetting. If you require X-rays etc then that will be at your cost, where we will transport your horse to an equine clinic and they will deal with your requests in English with you directly. There is no charge for us to take the horse to the clinic approximately an hour away. All vettings are recorded on video, and are shared with the buyer,
Accommodation (circa18th century) for Bed and Breakfast starts at 30 euros PPPN; dinner including wine is 15 euros PP.
Gite accommodation (circa18th century) is also available at 65 euros PN for two people, minimum stay 2 nights. Firewood is included during the winter months. Dinner can be provided.
Hotel accommodation – a former 17th century coaching inn is available from 100 euros per room PN.
What we are responsible for:
All training specific to your requirements and evidence of this.
Vaccinations to conform to your livery’s standards.
Vetting: you are at liberty to select your own vet, or use the farm’s veterinary surgeon.
Shoes (if required).
Brought together by the Normandies, at the Bed & Breakfast.