Cadre Noir, French Treasure of Horsemanship
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A walk on the premises usually begins with an appointment - an email or a telephone call to ask if a Eurodressage reporter is welcome to have a stroll on the property. As Silke Rottermann recently did an in-depth article on Colonel Christian Carde in Saumur, it seemed obvious to kill two birds with one stone and show the readers the work and facilities of the Cadre Noir. The Cadre Noir is one of few remaining academic dressage schools in Europe, but unlike the Spanish Riding School (SRS) it has a military background. Here is Silke's report of her walk on the premises of the Cadre Noir. Dressage News at
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Notes from Recent Visit to France's Cadre Noir – Bettina Drummond
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The Cadre noir of Saumur - The Cadre noir
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Cadre Noir de Saumur: Discover France's unique style of horse riding
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3 Mind-blowing Videos of the Cadre Noir de Saumur
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The Cadre Noir of Saumur, a prestigious institution - Saumur Loire Valley Tourism
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From Saumur to the Cadre Noir along the Loire Valley
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Cadre Noir, French Treasure of Horsemanship
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The Cadre Noir of Saumur
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From Saumur to the Cadre Noir along the Loire Valley
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The Cadre Noir of Saumur
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France's Cadre Noir academy: The school of equestrian excellence • FRANCE 24 English
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