HAPPA Rainbow Rescue

In early 2020, HAPPA was alerted to the distressing situation of three horses in Greater Manchester. Upon reaching the scene, our team found the horses in a dire state, showing signs of severe neglect including malnutrition, rain scald, and painful sores covering their bodies. With their welfare at risk, negotiations with the owner resulted in the horses being surrendered into HAPPA’s care to prevent further suffering.

Following thorough veterinary assessments, it was revealed that two of the horses scored a shockingly low 1 and 1.5 on the body condition scale, indicating extreme malnutrition. The third horse fared only slightly better with a score of 2. Without hesitation, the horses were immediately transferred to HAPPA’s Isolation and Assessment Unit, where they could receive the specialized care and attention needed to begin their journey to recovery.

Recovery

The trio, affectionately named HAPPA Rainbow, HAPPA Violet, and HAPPA Indigo, embarked on tailored rehabilitation journeys under HAPPA’s care. These included personalized plans addressing their specific needs for weight gain, veterinary care, and overall recovery.

With individualized feeding regimes and attentive veterinary attention, the horses gradually regained their strength and vitality. Their progress, both physical and emotional, was a testament to their resilience and the compassionate support provided by HAPPA’s dedicated team.

As they navigated the path to healing, HAPPA Rainbow, HAPPA Violet, and HAPPA Indigo served as inspiring symbols of endurance, reminding us of the remarkable capacity for recovery in the equine spirit.

HAPPA Rainbow found his Forever Home in November 2020 with a loving home.

HAPPA Violet found her Forever Home in September 2020 with one of our long standing Borrowers.

HAPPA Indigo is still on his rehabilitation journey but is progressing very nicely.