The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC Christmas Special competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 1: A characteristic of Margarita's treatment of a neurotic horse in French country region

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A clue to Christmas Cocktails (Right & Left).
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Comments on the clue
1.Good effort, but can't find h=horse in Chambers, also 'French country region' sounds a bit forced
2."characteristic" a stretch for "ingredient" here. Champagne and campagne are same etymology, not ideal