No.
HAPPA Rehome to 18 counties in the north of England as shown, highlighted in green, on the map below.
- Do you fall within our Rehoming area?
- Seen a horse or pony you like?
- Is it available to be rehomed?
- Yes – See all Rehomeable Equines.
- No – If your chosen equine is currently not advertised, he or she will still be undergoing the Rehabilitation Process and will not be available to be applied for.
- Fill in the application for your chosen equine.
- Our Rehoming Team will be in touch.
We no longer hold a waiting list as, due to the sheer volume of applications that we receive, we found this not to be an effective system for the resources that we have.
Instead, we ask potential borrowers to monitor the website and our Facebook/Instagram page. You will need to apply for the individual equine that you think would suit what you are looking for.
So, please do keep checking back if you can’t see the equine that you are looking for.
No.
The initial contact is all completely free. Rehoming fees will apply once a suitable equine has been found.
You will receive an automated email as soon as you have completed the form letting you know we have received the form.
All applications will be responded to by email within 30 days.
Yes.
Assessments – At both the Handling and Riding Assessments you will be expected to complete and sign a Registration Form and Disclaimer. You will also receive a copy of a Risk Assessment for the Assessment.
Rehoming – You will be expected to sign our Loan Agreements, Direct Debit Form, Consent Form and Payment Slip..
Yes.
Within the different schemes that we Rehome under; we do have certain equines with specific needs that will require special attention away from the Farm. We ask that you are completely honest when you complete your forms and meet the equine, this is important to find the Perfect Match.
All the equines undergo a Rehoming Assessment before being placed up for Rehoming. This allows us to highlight these areas to the potential new home. We ask that when they leave the Farm, they are given time to settle into their new home and routine as some may take longer.
They are split into different Schemes so that we can provide extra support to those equines that need it.
Our Companions may have been placed on this Scheme as they could be unsound, typically mechanically lame or lame with increased work. They may also be too small/weak for us to ride.
Our Veterans may have been placed on this Scheme due to advancing age or having complex health problems, typically manageable issues such as COPD and Cushing’s. They may have also returned from a home and been retired and looking for a quieter life.
Occasionally.
We do have donkeys available for Rehoming from time to time, however they are homed in pairs, unless one is going to join another single donkey.
Yes.
As stipulated in HAPPA’s Loan Agreement, Third- Party Public Liability Insurance is the minimum cover needed to Rehome one of our equines. Some insurance companies also offer veterinary fees cover; this is at the discretion of the Borrower. Standard pet insurance companies or affiliation or membership of an equestrian discipline can provide insurance options.
HAPPA have partnered with Harry Hall who provide an insurance option. This can be purchased by following the optional link https://harryhallinsurance.referral-factory.com/uc0w5oF1
For every policy purchased HAPPA receives a small donation which contributes towards the Charity’s valuable work.
HAPPA will need to see evidence of Third-Party Public Liability Insurance before the equine leaves the Charity.
HAPPA insists on routine health checks to keep the equine in sound health and that they should be seen at least every 12 months by a qualified veterinary surgeon. This check doesn’t specifically need to be for a health check but should include the annual vaccinations and dentistry.
Yes.
All our potential homes or livery yards are checked prior to an equine being homed. Don’t panic we’re not looking for 5-star accommodation, just a safe and suitable place for the equines to live.
Every HAPPA equine has a unique Care Plan providing you with the equine’s history, when they last saw the farrier, when they were lasted wormed etc.
You will also receive their passport. The passport will stay in HAPPA’s name as we are, and will continue to be, the registered owner. There is a passport retainer fee of £25 which will be included in the upfront Rehoming Fees.
Should the equine ever need to be returned to the Farm the Care Plan and Passport must be returned at the same time.
Yes.
Rideable Equine: Non-Refundable Upfront Fee to include, Initial Donation between £500-£800 and Passport Fee of £25, plus any applicable transport fees (minimum HAPPA transport fee of £120). A Direct Debit Mandate will need to be completed to set up Annual Borrower’s Fee £80 and Adult Membership Fee £30 this will be processed on the 1st day of the next month subject to 10 working days’ notice.
Project Rideable Equine: Non-Refundable Upfront Fee to include, Initial Donation between £500-£800 and Passport Fee of £25, plus any applicable transport fees (minimum HAPPA transport fee of £120). A Direct Debit Mandate will need to be completed to set up annual Borrower’s Fee of £80 and Adult Membership Fee of £30 this will be processed on the 1st day of the next month subject to 10 working days’ notice.
Companion Equine: Non-Refundable Upfront Fee to include, Initial Donation of £150 and Passport Fee of £25, plus any applicable transport fees (minimum HAPPA transport fee of £120). A Direct Debit Mandate will need to be completed to set up annual Borrower’s Fee of £40 and Adult Membership Fee of £30 this will be processed on the 1st day of the next month subject to 10 working days’ notice.
Veteran Equine: Upfront Passport Fee of £25. A Direct Debit Mandate will need to be completed to set up annual Adult Membership Fee of £30 this will be processed on the 1st day of the next month subject to 10 working days’ notice. This scheme qualifies for some assistance in relation to veterinary fees and associated costs.
Youngstock Equine: Non-Refundable Upfront Fee to include, Initial Donation between £150 -£250 and Passport Fee of £25, plus any applicable transport fees (minimum HAPPA transport fee of £120). A Direct Debit Mandate will need to be completed to set up Adult Membership Fee of £30 and £50 Youngstock Fee, this will be processed on the 1st day of the next month subject to 10 working days’ notice.
*Please note that HAPPA retains the right to make changes to fees at any time* Affected parties will be notified in advance of fee changes.
Upfront Payments must be made via Bank Transfer, details will be emailed on invoice, and all payments must be received before the equine can leave the Farm.
Agreements will also be emailed electronically and must be signed and returned before the equine can leave, alongside evidence of your Third-Public Liability Insurance.
You can make your own transport arrangements, provided that it meets current welfare in transport regulations.
Alternatively, HAPPA provide a delivery service for a standard charge of £120 within a radius of 25 miles from the Farm. A fee of £1.20 per mile thereafter for both the outbound and inbound journey will be charged.
*Please note that HAPPA retains the right to make changes to fees at any time* Affected parties will be notified in advance of fee changes.
If everything remains satisfactory you may keep him/ her for the rest of their life. If your circumstances change and you are no longer able to care for them, then the equine must be returned to HAPPA at your expense. We also ask for a four-week notification period to enable us to accommodate them into our Isolation facilities.
We do not Rehome equines if we anticipate this happening in the near future. Euthanasia may be necessary due to old age or due to suffering from an incurable disease, ailment or condition where it is no longer viable to keep the equine alive.
A Veterinary Surgeon may need to be consulted and can advise when the time comes. HAPPA can also advise and you can contact your Loan Scheme Support Officer, who will be able to offer emotional support throughout. It is the responsibility of the Borrower to ensure that welfare is prioritised over suffering and make the necessary arrangements in an emergency.
Your Loan Scheme Support Officer must be notified once your equine has been euthanised. Don’t worry if it takes a few days as we recognise that it can be a very emotional time.
You must inform your Loan Scheme Support Officer of any intended change of address. If your relocation means that your equine needs to be moved too, the new premises or a change of livery yard will need prior inspection beforehand.
