Hat Hair, Don’t Care!
They may not be the latest fashion accessory, but they are there to keep you safe. Forget about hat hair! Recent news articles from many event riders have urged people to make sure owners wear riding hats not just when…
Sleep Tight Nancy
We lost our beloved Nancy this October at the age of 28. Nancy retired to The Horse Trust in July 2012 after 19 faultless years with the Horse Rangers. This pretty roan mare taught hundreds of children to ride during…
Goodbyes hurt the most when the story was not finished – Mr Twister
We are truly heartbroken. Having had a successful surgery to treat a very rare bone cyst in his central tarsal bone, Mr Twister / Bert, suffered a post-operative complication and had to be put to sleep on the 18th September.…
Trading in traffic for equine training
The Horse Trust recently ran the first two pilot courses for Highways England which was an extreme success. Horses loose on road networks are a dangerous prospect, both for public safety and equine welfare so these courses hope to improve…
The Horse Trust hosts 2016 Stromsholm Apprentice Farrier Seminar
During the first weekend of September, The Horse Trust was delighted to host the 2016 Stromsholm Apprentice Farrier Seminar, one of the largest professional development days in the apprentice farrier calendar. Over sixty apprentice farriers attended the day as part…
Supporter smashes fundraising target for The Horse Trust
As you may remember our amazing supporter Susan Smith braved a 237 mile bike ride in September to raise money for all our residents here at The Horse Trust. Susan noted: ‘I will be driven on by all the stories,…
Kathleen gets a visit from her partner in crime
As a home of rest which specialises in providing respite and retirement to working horses, we understand that every horse that arrives to us has their own following of people that love and care about them. This may be fans,…
The Horse Trust are ready to help lighten shoppers’ loads at Horse of the Year Show
“The World’s Most Famous Horse Show” has teamed up with “The World’s Oldest Horse Charity” to help lighten the load for shoppers at this year’s Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The Horse Trust will run the Bag Drop in…
One Good Turn Deserves Another
Here we have double trouble that is Mr Jon Taylor and our resident Gawain. Sergeant Jon Taylor gave 32 years combined service in the Police and Military. During his service in the Metropolitan Police Mounted Regiment, gorgeous Gawain was issued…
A Lasting Tribute to Joan Bush here at our Home of Rest for Horses
Making a gift in memory of a friend, family member or a beloved horse is a unique and special way to honour the life of a loved one whilst making a difference for horses. It is a wonderful way to…
The Horse Trust supports BARTA’s first ever Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Congress
Did you know that The Horse Trust was the main sponsor of the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA) International Congress held in Prague 2015? This ground breaking conference as we recognise the need to improve the safety…
Action4Youth are supporting The Horse Trust for their ‘Wendover Woods 20K Sponsored Walk’
The Horse Trust really do appreciate how generous all the team at Action4Youth are in giving up their time to help us. Every summer they bring students to help us around the yard as well as teaming together and coming…
The Horse Trust delivers Continuing Professional Development courses on equine behaviour modification techniques for veterinary surgeons and nurses
Following on from the success of previous courses, The Horse Trust has delivered two more one-day courses on equine behaviour modification techniques for vets and veterinary nurses. The courses, accredited by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), were held on…
Miracles for Rescue Resident Maggie
Miracles are incredible when they happen. Today marks a very proud day for all the team here at The Horse Trust. Our gorgeous rescue resident Maggie has successfully been rehomed. This really is a happy ending to what was a…
Thank you Louis for your fundraising efforts!
All team here at The Horse Trust would like to say a massive thanks to Louis Cooke for all his fundraising efforts. Louis visited The Horse Trust a few months ago and was inspired to raise money for our charity.…
Hampstead Hill School Donates £100 to The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust was presented with a £100.00 donation to kick start the beginning of the summer holidays. The team here at The Horse Trust would like to say thank you to Principal Andrea Taylor and the children at Hampstead…
The Horse Trust Remembers Hyde Park Horses Sefton and Echo
This Wednesday 20th July 2016, The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire will be remembering Hyde Park horses Sefton and Echo, and the tragic victims of the Hyde Park bombing. It is 34 years since this horrific atrocity in Knightsbridge,…
We celebrate 130 years in the presence of our Patron HRH The Princess Royal
The Horse Trust celebrates 130 years in the presence of our Patron HRH The Princess Royal For 130 years our Home of Rest for Horses has specialised in providing retirement and respite for working horses and ponies. These hard-working equine…
Sleep now Zulu, your service is done
After such a wonderful week of celebrating 130 years of caring for working horses, we have some dreadfully sad news to share. One of our visitor's favourites and all round big softie, Zulu, died in the night a few days…
Braving a 237 mile Bike Ride from London to Paris to raise money for The Horse Trust
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. Here at The Horse Trust, we are always so grateful when people go above and beyond to raise money for us. Meet Susan Smith, a volunteer who is…
Resident Brave joins in during Andrew Mclean’s horse training
The team here at The Horse Trust recently took part in a horse training day kindly lead by Dr Andrew McLean and our newest arrival, Brave, joined in the session. Andrew holds a PhD in horse training psychology and regularly…
SEBO Winner Announced
High Wycombe-based SEBO, the vacuum cleaner specialist, supported The Horse Trust’s successful Horse, Hounds & Heroes event by donating a SEBO E1 Pet vacuum cleaner. Amy Twomey (pictured) was the lucky winner who walked away a proud owner of a…
Join in on the fun – Burghley Sponsored Ride
SEIB Burghley Sponsored Ride - Sunday 4th September 2016 A unique one-off chance to ride along the famous four-star Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Cross Country Course on the final day of the world class international three day event. An…
An emotional reunion touches a very special place in our hearts
As a home of rest which specialises in providing respite and retirement to working horses, we understand that every horse that arrives to us has their own following of people that love and care about them. This may be fans,…
