The Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation

The Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation (LPWF) is founded to improve the health and welfare of ponies and horses in Thailand as our primary goal. Thus the statement that “Ponies come first” signifies our stand.The objectives to improve the welfare of Lampang ponies together with a concurrent phylogenetic study of the these native pony breedlines was undertaken. The Lampang Pony Clinic was set up to provide veterinary care and respond to immediate health issues or disease outbreaks.However, the objectives of LPWF is materialized through creating a sound knowledge based community in which pony owners learn and understand how to properly care for their animals. Therefore most activities of LPWF are seminars, workshops and group meetings to educate pony owners about proper nutrition, good farriery, disease prevention and responsible animal ownership. This is from the belief that strengthening the community through knowledge will improve animal welfare which impacts on human welfare and standard of living in general.

Lampang Pony’s Day: 6-7 December 2008
EVENT PROGRAM (2 Days): 6TH December 2008
12.00Opening booth activities-LPWF – Give information about foundation including the work in the past, and plan in the future-Farrier work show – led by experienced farriers of LPWF-Lampang Tourism Association – Give the advice on the tourist spots, hotel booking and travelling plan in the northern part of Thailand-Horse Hospital – Give the information about horse hospital evolution-Horse riding for kids – Give the opportunity for kids to ride the ponies with the close supervision from experienced coach-Photo Booth – Taking pictures with horses by professional photographer-Activity booth from the epic movie “Phra Na-Rae-Suan-Ma-Ha-Rach”

19.00VDO & Presentation & Movies -VDO & Presentation about LPWF -Movie Time from Walt Disney

The second Day : 7TH December 2008
-12.00Opening booth activities-16.30Guest Register Horse carriages parade for Lampang governor and press teams to the venue.-16.50Opening speech by Lampang Governor-19.00VDO & Presentation & Movies -VDO & Presentation about LPWF -Movie Time from Walt Disney

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The Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation (LPWF)
Lampang office: 2 Soi 2 Tha Nang Loy Road, Wiang Nua, Muang, Lampang 52000
Bangkok Office: 709/52-53 Sukhumvit 77, Bangkok 10250
Tel: 02-3318146-7 Facsimile: 02-7426621
http://www.lampangponywelfare.com/
email: info@lampangponywelfare.com

Lampang

Phrathat Lampang Luang

Founded in the 7 th century, Lampang was traditionally the centre of the northern teak industry, which brought many Chinese, Burmese and Western traders to the province. Their influence can be seen in the architecture of many buildings, with houses and art objects made of solid teak found throughout the town.
The town is famous for its brightly coloured horse-drawn carriages, which are a popular form of transport. Its most important templed Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao shows strong Burmese influence and once housed the famous Emerald Buddha.
Outside the town, the walled temple of Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang is considered the most beautiful temple in Thailand. Its central wihan is made of old teak, and exquisite teak carvings grace the facades of many of its buildings.

Parks, waterfalls, camping areas and forest accommodation are abundant in the province. However, its best-known attraction is the Elephant Training School, Elephant Hospital and Sanctuary, which puts on shows, offers training to be a mahout and hosts an annual khan toke dinner for jumbos.