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We did it! The ‘Horsepower team’, consisting of six horse vets on motorcycles, completed a tour that ended up being longer, harder and more satisfying than any of us had anticipated! Starting with a send-off by explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes at the Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, the team spent 18 days negotiating over 3,000 miles through 9 countries, giving 78 talks to fund diagnostic and surgical equipment for the only two equine clinics in Mali and Mauritania. Along the way we prevailed over our support vehicle getting 'lost' somewhere in Belgium, a motorcycle running out of fuel on a German Autobahn, riders getting SODDEN in freezing rain in the French Alps, van drivers doing a very fine job trying to run us off the road (all countries, but special mention to Italy and Morocco), incomprehensible border bureaucracy in Morocco, the REALLY scary rush hour in Tangier and boiling winds that resembled an industrial hair drier in Spain!

We had the most wonderful support along the way – kind, welcoming people who opened their homes & hearts to help our cause! Thank you for your continued support.

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A thousand thank-you's to the Belgian Veterinarians of the University of Ghent, Belgium, who were able to donate an AMAZING £6,581 - we are so very grateful! Thank you for your fantastic support of the project and SPANA!

18/12/12 13:44

Vets with Horsepower have done it! After Buckingham Palace, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, 3k+ miles, 9 countries, 18 days, 78 talks for 2 SPANA clinics in Mali & Mauritania, lost in Belgium, fuel-less in Germany, sodden in France, drivers' road rage, border bureaucracy in Morocco, scary

18/09/12 12:08

...Tangier traffic & searing Spanish winds - we did it! Thanks to those who opened their homes & hearts... & you for your support.

18/09/12 12:07

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

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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 213

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SAFE TRAVELS -- keep up the great work, we are following your journey from America -

Donation by The Morgans - friends of Caroline on 27/08/12

£100.00

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Best of luck to you all!

Donation by Jo Goliszek on 24/08/12

£10.00

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Hi Guys - I'm missing you lots but am with you in spirit! Have a safe trip!

Donation by Alexandra Dugdale on 24/08/12

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Donation by Susanna on 24/08/12

£15.00

Donation by Nicolaus Hahn on 24/08/12

£650.00

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Derek and team, Hope all travels going well so far with weather to make for safe riding!

Donation by Ellen Singer on 24/08/12

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For all those single supplements...

Donation by Caroline Hahn on 24/08/12

£400.00

+ £100.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck everyone ; stay safe ; hope you reach your target. Best wishes and thank you for the CPD from Aimi Duff & Liz Mitchell

Donation by Colin Mitchell on 23/08/12

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Go guys - and be safe! I will try to be participate in the next one as soon as I have a new ride!

Donation by David M. Bolt on 23/08/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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hi Caroline; Derek; Michael.U have big hearts -shown in effort w/this.Have fun,enjoy,keep safe& reach your goal! Bon voyage..

Donation by Riitta-Mari Tulamo on 23/08/12

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Well done Derek and co; have a safe trip and hope you reach your target.

Donation by wendy furness on 23/08/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Charles Dodds on 23/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Go Derek! You are amazing - thank you so much for all that you do. Good luck and all come back safely!

Donation by Vicki Nicholls on 22/08/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 22/08/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Great cause - good luck

Donation by Dawn Thompson on 22/08/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tim Green on 21/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck. People like you guys restore my faith in humans xx

Donation by Victoria Hayes on 21/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Rupert Forbes on 21/08/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Josh et al. Unfortenately I can not be present at the meeting All the best and success with this great project. Frank G.

Donation by Frank Gasthuys on 21/08/12

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Good luck and see you in Tuttlingen ! Have a safe ride and good weather.

Donation by Bettina Kraetzschmann on 21/08/12

£100.00

Donation by Peter de Vink on 21/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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For Caroline and friends: Enjoy and be safe! Keep in touch! Live long and prosper!

Donation by Beth Valentine on 20/08/12

Donation by Mark Shand on 20/08/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck! Have a safe trip!

Donation by Simone Meddle on 20/08/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go Caroline! Best of luck for a great cause. . . Love Annabel xx

Donation by Annabel Hickox on 20/08/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£16,020.91
  • Offline donations£94,980.88
  • Text donations£45.00
  • Total raised£111,046.79
  • Gift Aid£1,850.75

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