We’re delighted to introduce Shadow, one of the newest ponies you can now sponsor at The Horse Trust. At 18 years old, Shadow is a charming Shetland Pony with a gentle soul and a story that reminds us why your…
We’re saddened to share that Jaipur, one of our much-loved retired Household Cavalry residents, has sadly passed away at the age of 22. Although he was only with us for a short time, Jaipur touched the hearts of everyone who…
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of one of our cherished residents, former Police Scotland horse Orcadia, at the age of 27. He lived a full and remarkable life. Fondly known as Jester or “Mr Brown”…
If you’re visiting us on a weekend, you might spot a friendly face around the yard – that’s Trish, our wonderful Visitor Engagement Ambassador! With a lifelong passion for horses and many years of carriage driving experience, Trish is thrilled…
At The Horse Trust, we’ve always believed that every horse deserves a safe and loving place to rest, recover, and simply be a horse. Thanks to your kindness, horses like Kahlo, Poppy, and Zara are now thriving here in Buckinghamshire…
Join us from Thursday 15 to Sunday 19 May | Stands G500 & G502 (by the Food Hall) We’re thrilled to be back at this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show, one of the highlights of the equestrian calendar – and…
We are delighted to welcome Inverness, a much-loved 20-year-old Clydesdale from Police Scotland’s Mounted Unit, into retirement at The Horse Trust. Standing at an impressive 17hh, Inverness is one of the most iconic figures in mounted policing from the last…
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to one of our oldest and most beloved residents. Bob, our much-adored Shetland pony, has passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 34. Bob first arrived at The Horse Trust…
Join us on Sunday 29 June 2025, from 12pm to 5pm, for Horses, Hounds & Heroes – The Horse Trust’s annual summer fundraising event, hosted at our Home of Rest for Horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire. This much-loved family day out…
We’re thrilled to introduce our new residents: Bowker, Kelbrook and Scooby – three incredible horses who’ve dedicated their lives to serving the public and are now beginning a new chapter in the beautiful Chiltern Hills.
This month, we sat down with Poppy, our Marketing and Design Executive. Poppy has been with us for over two years, originally starting in a different role as part of the Equine Care Team. She’s now been able to combine…
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to another of our beloved residents. Shamrock spent eight wonderful years in our care, touching the hearts of countless people during that time. We bid a very fond farewell to Shamrock…
We’re thrilled to welcome three magnificent new residents to our Sponsorship scheme – Meg, Max and Atlas! All three gentle giants served the public before retiring to the peaceful surroundings of our Home of Rest for Horses in the Chiltern…
It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved Longbow at the age of 19. Some horses arrive at our Home of Rest for Horses, and it feels as though they were always meant to find…
We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved Merlin at just seven years old. Rescued as a terrified youngster, he blossomed into a magnificent, loving presence at The Horse Trust, leaving an unforgettable mark on all who knew…
At The Horse Trust, we’re committed to protecting not just the horses in our care but also the environment they call home. From measuring our carbon footprint to preserving the rich biodiversity of our Chilterns sanctuary, we’re taking meaningful steps…
This month we spoke with our wonderful Senior Groom, Lotte. At just 20 years old, Lotte has already made a big impact at The Horse Trust. From joining as a groom in 2021 to being promoted to Senior Groom at…
Sometimes, the passing of a beloved superstar comes completely unexpectedly. This happened with dear Rupert, and we have now been struck with the sudden loss of Rubin. He was known as one of the bravest police horses in South Wales,…
At The Horse Trust, 2024 marked a turning point as we redoubled our efforts to weave sustainability into every aspect of our work. While our primary mission has always been to provide exceptional care for our beloved herd and advance…
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of one of our cherished residents, Rupert. At the grand age of 30, Rupert passed away surrounded by his herd and the beautiful countryside he called home. Before arriving at…
For this month’s edition of Hay There, we had a chat with Natalie, one of our wonderful and dedicated Senior Grooms. Natalie is an animal lover with a particular soft spot for dogs - and, of course, horses. Her career…
It is with immense sadness that we bring you the news of the passing of Alf, a beloved, long-time member of our Horse Trust family. Alf came to The Horse Trust in 2014 following the closure of the Cleveland Police…
Today, we come together to remember and celebrate the life of Jack, or as he was lovingly nicknamed, JJ, who has sadly passed away at the age of 29. Jack brought so much joy to everyone he met during his…
With a heavy heart, we bring the news of another loss from our wonderful herd. Rocco, formerly of the Light Cavalry Honourable Artillery Company has crossed the rainbow bridge at the age of 26. Rocco was a gorgeous 17.2hh KWPN…
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