This project has already involved months of research to discover HAPPA’s heritage and those integral figure heads that have been involved throughout its history and exploring how equine welfare has evolved throughout the years. Now the Charity is appealing for help to bring the idea to life in the form of a Museum and Educational area at Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, Lancashire BB10 3QU.

HAPPA was established in 1937 by Mona Huskie, originally to stop the transport of horses travelling to the continent for slaughter, since then HAPPA has grown into the nationally recognised charitable organisation of today.

The Charity are particularly interested in anyone who has historical evidence of the Charity’s history or other pioneers at the time who were involved in putting a stop to cruel working practices; the plight of the horses used in transport throughout the 19^th Century and the true story of the worn work horses, that gave cause for investigative work to begin into the sale, transport, and slaughter of horses.

HAPPA are hoping to bring the story together with artefacts, testimonials and photographs on display, either as a loan or permanent feature, to ensure that future generations can appreciate the pioneering work that went into equine welfare.

HAPPA’s Amanda Berry, Head of Equine Operations explains “We are excited to share the journey with other organisations and individuals who have a real connection with the HAPPA story, or the history of equine welfare. We are working towards creating a historical timeline and are eager to bring the journey together to inspire and educate those who will visit the Farm.

We are very busy focusing on sourcing information and funding the project and are keen to speak to anyone who could help us in our venture”.

The Charity has just under 12 months to bring the project together from design to conception and would be keen to speak to anyone who can help. You can contact Amanda Berry at HAPPA by email: equineoperations@happa.org.uk or calling 01282 455992.