The Cart Horse Protection Association is a vital Equine Welfare organization dedicated to ensuring the overall well-being of working cart horses on the Cape Flats in Cape Town. For nearly three decades, we have relied on public donations to sustain our mission. Many wonder why cart horses are still seen on our roads, and the answer is simple: it is legal!
In the past, cart horses endured overloading, abuse, poor health conditions, lack of access to professional veterinary care, substandard stables, and widespread backyard shoeing practices. Shockingly, 80% of these horses were unfit for roadwork. Donors have witnessed the remarkable transformation we’ve achieved. Today, we are proud to report an 80% compliance rate, but sadly, 20% remain non-compliant.
However, we don’t overlook non-compliance. We take action by confiscating and rehabilitating these horses at our Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre, ensuring they are mended back to mental and physical health. Our goal is to find them permanent homes where they will never have to endure cart work again.
This is what it is all about. A man and his horse trying to make a living for his family.
“By contributing your support, you can profoundly impact the lives of these animals. Join the Cart Horse Family and stand with us in our ongoing mission to safeguard these horses under the Animal Protection Act and continue to deliver exceptional services to ensure their well-being and contentment in their roles.”
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE WORK WE ARE DOING
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR SUPPORT. NO DONATION IS EVER TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG!
Jan Vonk has made the Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre his permanent home and sends you all a thank you for wanting to help horses like him.