HAPPA's Arena Competitions & Events

12/06/2026

🐴 Pony Maze🐴

Think you can walk one of our lovely HAPPA ponies through the maze? Come along and have a go! ✨

📅 13th June - TOMORROW!!!!
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:30pm
💷 £7 per person

A fun-filled activity perfect for children and families, test your teamwork skills and enjoy some pony fun at the yard! 🐴💛

Book at reception

12/06/2026

🚨NEW EVENT ALERT 🚨

🐴 A gentle first step into the world of ponies 🐴

Our Pony Taster Day is the perfect introduction for children aged 4+ who are new to ponies or feeling a little nervous. 💛

Designed as a calm, supportive 2-hour experience, children will:
✨ Meet our friendly ponies
✨ Learn simple pony care skills
✨ Enjoy a hands-on grooming session
✨ Help feed the ponies
✨ Watch a ridden demonstration
✨ Receive a special certificate to celebrate their day

With small group sizes, experienced staff and parents welcome to stay, it’s all about building confidence, creating happy memories and making those first pony experiences feel safe and fun. 🐎

📍 Shores Hey Farm, Burnley
💷 £30 per child
⏰ Morning & Afternoon sessions available
🎉 Book an Own a Pony Day on the day and receive £5 off!

The perfect beginning to your child’s pony journey. 🌟

Click the link to book - https://www.happa.org.uk/product/pony-taster-day/

12/06/2026

Pony Grooming at HAPPA! 🦄✨
For just £5pp you’ll get a 15-minute hands-on grooming experience with one of our lovely ponies, supported by our experienced team.
📌 Includes safety briefing + hat fitting
👧 Ages 4+ (adult must stay with children)
📅 20th June !!!!
⏰ 11am–3pm
Please book at reception on arrival
https://www.happa.org.uk/event/pony-grooming-2/2025-12-30

12/06/2026

🐴✨ Join Us for Own a Pony Day – 27th June! ✨🐴

Have you ever dreamed of having your own pony? 💭💚

Our popular Own a Pony Day is the perfect opportunity for young horse lovers to experience what it's like to care for and spend time with a pony for the day! 🐎

Participants will enjoy:
🌟 Grooming and pony care
🌟 Stable management activities
🌟 Learning all about horses and ponies
🌟 Making new friends
🌟 Plenty of hands-on pony time

Whether you're new to horses or already pony-mad, it's a fun-filled day packed with learning, confidence building, and unforgettable memories! 🥰

📅 Date: 27th June
📍 HAPPA

Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment!

We can't wait to welcome our next group of young equestrians! 🐴💚

12/06/2026

🌟🐴 What do our Own a Pony Day children want to be when they grow up? 🐴🌟

We asked some of our wonderful Own a Pony Day participants what their dream job is for the future... and their answers were absolutely brilliant! 💭✨

From future vets and showjumpers to some very creative ideas, it's lovely to see the ambitions and dreams of our young equestrians. ❤️

🎥 Watch the video to find out what they said!

Which answer is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️😊

11/06/2026

🚨Due to us having to cancel some Dressage competitions, we have made our next EVENING Dressage competition a LEAGUE comp! Earn points towards our end of year Championships!

🍰Our The HAPPA Café is open for some delicious treats, order hot food before 7:45. Open until 8.30pm!

Enter via the link below 💙

🌸Friendly, supportive venue -  suitable for all levels (not part of a league)🌸

11/06/2026

🐴 Pony Maze🐴

Think you can walk one of our lovely HAPPA ponies through the maze? Come along and have a go! ✨

📅 13th June
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:30pm
💷 £7 per person

A fun-filled activity perfect for children and families, test your teamwork skills and enjoy some pony fun at the yard! 🐴💛

Book at reception

11/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Andy for all of his hard work and dedication to such an amazing cause 🎉💙

We are incredibly proud and delighted to share that Andy Black, our Café & Kitchen Manager, has been awarded Bronze at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards.

Those who know Andy, or have had the pleasure of meeting him, will know just how much passion, care and dedication he brings to his role every single day. His commitment to the success of the café, and to the wider work of HAPPA - Horse & Pony Protection Association, is truly inspiring.

Andy’s hard work, kindness and unwavering support make such a difference to our team, our visitors and the charity as a whole. This recognition is so well deserved, and we could not be happier to see his efforts celebrated on a national stage.

It is an absolute honour to have you as part of the team, Andy. Congratulations - we are all so proud of you! 🥳

Read more about the award here https://www.happa.org.uk/latest-news/andyblack-celebrates-bronze-national-awards/

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