New €3.5M Horse Clinic to Open in Sarthe by 2028

A new, state-of-the-art equine veterinary clinic is slated to open in Montfort-le-Gesnois, Sarthe, France, by 2028. The project, representing a 3.5 million euro investment, will establish a specialized center for horse medicine, located on Rue du Haras, in the center of town.

The initiative is spearheaded by veterinarians Kossay Benredouane and Diane Petat, who are seeking to refocus their practices towards equine care. Currently practicing physicians, they envision expanding the clinic to include four additional veterinary professionals, ultimately employing a team of six.

The planned facility will encompass 1,600 square meters of new construction at the Haras farm. Local officials have been collaborating with the veterinarians for the past eighteen months to facilitate the clinic’s establishment, recognizing its potential to bring both specialized veterinary services and economic benefits to the region.

Montfort-le-Gesnois Mayor Anthony Trifaut highlighted the project as a positive development for the community, noting the municipality’s broader efforts to address healthcare needs – including the recent acquisition of a dental practice and planned expansion of the local health center to accommodate a new physician in 2025. He emphasized the importance of animal health alongside human health, and the clinic’s potential to create approximately thirty jobs.

The clinic’s specialization in equine medicine will fill a regional need for advanced veterinary care for horses. The facility is expected to offer a comprehensive range of services, though specific details regarding the scope of those services were not immediately available. The project required a minor modification to the local urban planning regulations (PLUi) to accommodate the construction on the Haras farm property.

This development comes as part of a broader trend of investment in veterinary services. While specific regional data wasn’t available in the provided sources, the construction of a specialized equine clinic suggests a growing demand for advanced animal healthcare. The project’s scale and investment level indicate a commitment to providing high-quality veterinary care for horses in the Sarthe region.

The clinic’s location within the town center is intended to provide convenient access for horse owners and facilitate integration with the local community. The project’s anticipated job creation is also expected to contribute to the economic vitality of Montfort-le-Gesnois.

Further details regarding the clinic’s specific services, equipment, and opening date are expected to be released as the project progresses towards completion in 2028. The investment signifies a commitment to both animal welfare and economic development within the Sarthe department.