HAPPA was founded in 1937 and is one of the oldest equine welfare charities in the United Kingdom.

It campaigns in the fight against the live transport of horses for slaughter and works to improve existing legislation to protect horses and donkeys from cruelty and neglect.

HAPPA officers investigate over 800 equine welfare cases each year. Owners are offered support and advice with prosecution used as a last resort if necessary.

Animals rescued by HAPPA are taken to their centres at Lancashire and Gwent where they are nursed back to health. Approximately 80 equines are in care at any one time with a weekly cost of around £12,000.

Horses, ponies and donkeys are never sold but they are available for loan to good homes.

To find more about HAPPA and the ways in which you can support them please visit their website.

http://www.happa.org.uk