The Horse Trust

We're delighted to announce that tickets are now available to pre-book to visit us, when we reopen on Thursday 3 February. After the success of our booking system last year, we have decided to continue asking all visitors to pre-book…

We're asking for your help in voting for us to become nominated to win a share of £50,000 at the SEIB Charity Awards 2022. It’s quick and easy to nominate us online on the SEIB website here. Nominations are now…

We are incredibly saddened to announce the passing of former Ebony Horse Club superstar pony, Beau, at the age of 20. Beau retired to us in 2018 after a fantastic career working at The Ebony Horse Club in Brixton. Here…

Last year we were incredibly grateful to be nominated as one of Harry Hall’s Charities of the Year, receiving donations every time a customer shops with them. It was thanks to the huge number of our supporters who voted for…

Neddy Noel on Sunday 28 November marked the last day we were open to the public before Christmas. The Horse Trust is now closed to visitors until Thursday 3 February 2022. Our opening hours from next February will be Thursday-Sunday…

In January 2019 The Horse Trust was involved in one of the largest and most heart wrenching animal rescue cases ever seen in the UK. Only now are we legally able to tell you about some of the sickest ponies…

In January 2019 The Horse Trust was involved in one of the largest and most heart wrenching animal rescue cases ever seen in the UK. Only now are we legally able to tell you about some of the sickest ponies…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of former Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled pony, Gemma, at the grand age of 32. Gemma arrived at The Horse Trust in 2012 and quickly became an incredibly…

We are absolutely heartbroken to announce the passing of one of our most popular residents, the much-loved Gawain, at the age of 24. Gawain bravely served the Metropolitan Police for eight magnificent years before retiring to us ten years ago…

We are incredibly proud to announce that former Metropolitan Police and Gloucestershire Police resident, Boris has recently been awarded a second medal, in recognition of his outstanding police work. In 2014, Boris was honoured to be awarded the PDSA Award…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad passing of our much-loved resident, Talavera at the grand age of 31. Talavera (stable name Pip) retired to us in April 2018 after a magnificent 16 years serving The…

A man has been jailed for 19 weeks and given a lifetime ban from keeping animals after 170 animals were found living in poor conditions on a Surrey farm in one of the UK’s biggest ever animal rescue operations. The…

We are now SOLD OUT for our Christmas Open Day, Neddy Noel on Sunday 28 November! We are asking supporters to please let us know if they have booked a ticket they no longer need so we can pass it…

We are delighted to welcome new resident, former The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery wheeler, Dinky! Dinky retires to us after a magnificent 13 years serving in The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery (KTRHA), as a wheeler in D Sub-Section’s…

We're delighted to announce that after a one year break due to Covid-19, Neddy Noel returns on Sunday 28 November. Join us for festive fun on our last open day before Christmas as we celebrate in style with our residents!…

We're excited to introduce our newest arrival, the adorable Albert, formerly of Ascot Driving Group Riding for the Disabled (RDA). Albert joins his former Windsor and Ascot RDA friends, Casper and Major in retirement with us. We are delighted that…

Join us this October half-term as we get in the spooky spirit of Halloween! From Wednesday 27 October - Sunday 31 October we'll be decorating The Horse Trust with all things Halloween. Visit us during this fun-filled week and experience…

We are delighted and extremely thankful to SEIB Insurance Brokers for their generous grant of £10,000. The fourth annual SEIB Insurance Brokers Awards took place at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire on the 8th September. The much anticipated £43,000…

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the passing of former Royal Mews beauty, Cloud, at the age of 25. Cloud came to us in September 2018 after a magnificent 12 years serving Queen and country in…

Guest Post by Behavioural Scientist Dr Tamzin Furtado. What did I learn from condition scoring 300+ show horses and ponies at RIHS? We’ve probably all heard it said that show judges like fat horses, and that show horses, therefore, need…