We sadly lost handsome Dunkirk, a real character amongst our herd in February 2017. Dunkirk, a striking 17.2hh served in the Blues and Royals, Household Cavalry for 12 years. He participated in numerous Ceremonial Parades, including the Royal Wedding in…
Calling all Veterinary Professionals! Enhance your skills with our BEVA approved course. The Horse Trust is once again running two courses in equine behaviour modification techniques for veterinary practice at its site in Buckinghamshire on the 27th June 2017 and…
Save the date! Our annual Horses, Hounds and Heroes event will be taking place on Sunday 16th July 2017 from 12-5pm. This fantastic family fun day is held at our Home of Rest for Horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire. There will…
This name may sound familiar to our supporters; the utterly unique Trojan is now back here to stay for his full retirement at The Horse Trust. Trojan first came to The Horse Trust in January 2013 from the Essex Police…
On 12 January, officers from the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branches 1 Unit along with our very own Estate Foreman and former mounted Sergeant Jon Taylor were commended for their courage, professionalism and restraint whilst dealing with a large scale, spontaneous…
2016 was another busy year here at The Horse Trust, amazingly celebrating our 130th year, and as ever it was filled with moments of great joy and some of sadness. Read our roundup of 2016 below to find out more.…
The Horse Trust works closely with equine professionals to help improve the care and welfare of all horses. This was proven when our recently retired Scottish Police Horse Kilsyth was suffering from an infected tooth that needed surgery to remove…
We would like to thank the Mounted Police Association for their donation of over £400 to The Horse Trust this Christmas. The money was raised during a raffle at their Christmas dinner and reunion. The Mounted Police Association is open…
Today The Horse Trust remembers all the brave men and women who sacrificed so much to serve our country in both World Wars, and the many wars and conflicts since then. While we cannot compare the loss of human life…
The team here at The Horse Trust are very proud that in a space of year since we launched our rehoming scheme, all of our horses have found homes for life. We are so delighted of this achievement and we…
As the seasons change and the cold weather starts to hit, it’s time to be more aware of the common horse problems that can occur over the winter months. Over 100 horses, ponies and donkeys take residency here at The…
Sunday the 27th November is the most important date in your diary this year! Join us as we celebrate Christmas with our most recent sponsor boy, the mighty Caesar. Come along from 1-4pm where you can visit our horses, ponies…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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