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Vets with Horsepower was founded in 2010 by a group of senior equine veterinary surgeons from universities and specialist practices who like motorcycles, and have a deep concern for both animal and human welfare in developing countries.  The team raises money to support the welfare of working horses and donkeys, and for disabled children in some of the poorest countries in Africa.  In the last two years the team   travelled thousands of miles on their motorcycles travelling around England, Scotland and Ireland, raising money by providing high level lectures to equine veterinary surgeons and horse owners. NOW they are planning their most ambitious tour yet – a tour across Europe and into North Africa to try to fund diagnostic and surgical equipment for the only two equine clinics in Mali and Mauritania, and to further support the Disabled Riding Centre in Bamako, Mali.

You can chart their progress at http://spana.org/horsepower

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Just to let you all know, it is now possible to make donations by sending a text message! All you have to do is text VWHP99 followed by an amount of £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 to 70070. The text is completely FREE and the donation will be added to your mobile phone bill. Thanks!

24/04/12 11:51

My charity

SPANA

SPANA

Charity Registration No. 209015

SPANA is committed to alleviating the suffering of working animals in some of the world's poorest communities in Africa and the Middle East. We provide free, immediate veterinary treatment as well as an extensive education programme teaching owners and children how to better care for their animals.

Donations 76

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Good luck everyone, hope it goes well!

Donation by Anonymous on 01/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Keep up the good work,vets on the road! Sue Knotty and Ray xxx

Donation by Susan Knottenbelt on 25/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good cause and donated as a big thank you to Jessica for all her help!!

Donation by Moira Cheacker on 25/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation in memory of a good friend

Donation by Cerian Adams-Stephens on 24/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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HOORAH FOR THE BYAM COOK FAMILY! Thank you very much, your help and support is deeply appreciated

Donation by DEREK KNOTTENBELT on 24/05/12

£50.00

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Have fun and take the corners carefully and slowly

Donation by Reingard Porges on 22/05/12

£50.00

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Kind donation by a friend

Donation by Cerian Adams-Stephens on 15/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Caroline!

Donation by George Ross on 14/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Jessica I know you will be there in spirit. Fantastic cause - good luck to everyone involved.

Donation by wiggy channer on 09/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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All the best with this worthwhile cause Caroline.

Donation by Sionagh Smith on 08/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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A great cause! Good luck Caroline, sing while you bike!

Donation by Anne Grindley on 07/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Is there no end to your combined magnanimity? Blimey that's a big word! Good luck again from all the 2 legged & 4 leggeds at Barings Field Farm xxx

Donation by Viki Edmondson on 03/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Greetings from Finland! We had a very educating week end in March.

Donation by Helena Kaukinen on 02/05/12

£50.00

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Good luck Jessica, thanks for getting in touch. Thanks for helping the equids.

Donation by Gill Harris on 01/05/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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THANKS TO JOHN PARKER FOR HIS KIND DONATION

Donation by Derek Knottenbelt on 01/05/12

£25.00

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Thanks for being such a great inspiration Derek

Donation by mark tabachnik on 26/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Thanks Derek for making such a difference to so many people and equines. Good luck with the tour, & enjoy all that horsepower on the way!

Donation by Sally Merritt-Collins on 24/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for July Jessica, and we are sure you will be with the others in spirit. When John et al comes over do let us know the details. Nick & Mary

Donation by Nicholas Nutt on 23/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Wishing you and the team all the best!

Donation by Didy Morgan on 23/04/12

£250.00

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Great cause and inspirational leadership as ever from Derek.

Donation by howard newitt on 23/04/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Great to hear good things are being done for people and animals in need. Have safe and good journey.

Donation by Helene Spencer on 19/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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What an amazing idea. Good luck with the trip.

Donation by Frances Hampson-Jones on 19/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Derek, I meant to do this after your lecture for the Nick Mills Memorial. Good luck and good wishes. Richard

Donation by Richard Jones on 18/04/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Derek from everyone at Equestrian Escapes in Cheshire

Donation by Sarah Caplan on 18/04/12

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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Have a great time, a very worthy cause x

Donation by sophie harding on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£9,955.00
  • Offline donations£51,215.00
  • Text donations£10.00
  • Total raised£61,180.00
  • Gift Aid£837.50

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