Oural

Allo Allo all you inglesi people. My name is Oural de St Gabriel and I am le very charming and ‘andsome French boy.

I am a purebred camargue horse, born in the camargue region of France. I am six years old and have already had an eventful life. In spring 2008 I was one of ten camargue horses bought by the Anglo French charity... they provide horses for the English and French RDA. We were all ridden here by young people who also benefited from the amazing experience of riding across France and then to London.

I have seen the sights of London, and very impressive they were.

Finally I was delivered to my new home, Barrow Farm, on what I have come to realise was a typical English day, pouring with rain. Since being here I have settled in and made friends with Trouble, we often spend our days in the field and have nice warm stables at night. I have done some lunging with Anne and been for walks in the wood. And, bliss, I have had a long rest.

I think this will be a good home and am waiting to see what my job will be. Before leaving France I worked with the bulls, herding and suchlike. I haven’t seen any bulls here so am expecting a new job, I’ve heard its called RDA and I am to have training. I am going to have new tack as well, paid for by a local organisation.

Now I am rested I have discovered the joys of playing, when I am not relaxing with Trouble, I like to race around the field with the other new boys here, in fact I have heard Sally say I am a bit of a ringleader, leading the others astray. Just showing a bit of French "joie de vivre".