HAPPA unveils summer programme of family-friendly activities

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) will host a summer programme of family-friendly events running from July to September at Shores Hey Farm in Briercliffe, near Burnley.

There will be various fun activities on offer (Image: Supplied)

Activities include the Olympics Summer Trail, taking place from July 19 to September 1, from 11am to 4pm each day.

The Olympic-themed trail features six tactile challenges.

Every Tuesday, visitors can participate in Pony Grooming Sessions from 11am to 3pm, enabling visitors to groom one of HAPPA's horses under staff supervision.

Pony grooming sessions will be available (Image: Supplied)

Another highlight is the 'Own a Pony Day', which provides children aged 6 to 16 with an immersive opportunity to bond with a HAPPA pony.

A special guest this summer will be Enzo the Junk Horse, a life-sized sculpture by Sarah Mae Francis that will be visible throughout the season.

The HAPPA Café will welcome visitors seven days a week (Image: Supplied)

The HAPPA Café and the HAPPA Direct Shop will welcome visitors seven days a week from 9am to 3.30pm, serving a range of food and drinks including Walling's Ice Cream, cakes and treats.

April Hinnigan, HAPPA's head of marketing and PR, said: "This summer, we aim to make your visit to the farm a fantastic day out for the whole family.

"Every visit, activity, purchase, or meal contributes to our mission of rescuing horses and ponies from neglect.

"Your support throughout the summer is crucial to our efforts, and we are grateful for every visitor who helps us continue this important work."

Horsing around in the playground (Image: Supplied)

For more details on the activities, visit www.happa.org.uk/events.

Entry to Shores Hey Farm is £6 for a group of six, with an extra cost for the attractions detailed above.