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École Nationale D'Équitation
The National Equestrian School (, ENE) is a public establishment created in 1972 around the Cadre Noir in Saumur, France, with the aim of training senior equestrian executives. In 2010, it merged with Haras Nationaux to form the . History The School was founded in 1972 by decree to replace the ''Institut National d'Equitation'', which was created in 1968. It continues the tradition of the Saumur Cavalry Officers' School. The school was created in Saumur with the support of the town of Saumur and the General Council of Maine-et-Loire. In 2010, it was merged with the Haras Nationaux to form the . Mission The ENE, which is part of the Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation, under the supervision of the Ministries of Agriculture and Sport, was created with the following missions: * training and development of French riding professionals at the national level (instructors and teachers) * organization and preparation for national and international competitions (partic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saumur
Saumur () is a Communes of France, commune in the Maine-et-Loire Departments of France, department in western France. The town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon, etc.. Saumur station has rail connections to Tours, Angers, La Roche-sur-Yon and Nantes. Toponymy First attested in the Medieval Latin form of ''Salmuri'' in 968 AD, the origin of the name is obscure. Albert Dauzat hypothesized a pre-Celtic unattested element ''*sala'' 'marshy ground' (''cf.'' Celtic ''salm'' 'which jumps and flows'), followed by another unattested element meaning "wall". Many places in Europe seem to contain ''*Sal(m)-'' elements, which may share Old European hydronymy, Old European roots. History The Dolmen de Bagneux on the south of the town, is 23 meters long and is built from 15 large slabs of the local stone, weighing over 500 tons. It is the largest in France. The ChĂ¢teau de Saumur was cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
