Weddings at The Horse Trust
Choose us for your special day - weddings at The Horse Trust After the announcement that we can now hold Weddings at The Horse Trust, naturally we had to share some amazing photos that will inspire you to choose us…
Part-Time Groom Vacancy at The Horse Trust
Part time Groom/Yard Hand Saturday or Sunday Closing date for applications is: 4.30 pm Friday 4th September 2015 General daily yard duties and horse care No riding, no accommodation Excellent working conditions Own transport necessary as remote location NVQ training…
Thank You Action 4 Youth
12 individuals took part in a sponsored walk from The Horse Trust to the county hall in Aylesbury. They raised a whopping £1275.53 for us and we just wanted to say a huge thank you for their continuing support. We…
Modern day Black Beauty receives smart new saddle!
Spindles farm survivor and modern day Black Beauty Duke had a visit from our saddler recently. Duke received his new saddle back in May 2015, which was supplied by the lovely Matthew Crippen. He came to The Horse Trust today…
Gladys, Lola and Nora assist with the donkey training for staff
Staff at The Horse Trust have recently attended a one day training course run by The Donkey Sanctuary. This course combines the latest knowledge about caring for donkeys with practical hands on experience. Donkeys are not small horses with big…
Shrek Summer Cinema
Come and join us at this outdoor cinema event on the 29th August We are excited to announce we will be holding our first ever outdoor cinema event on August 29th. Experience Shrek like never before with a cosy blanket…
Armed Forces Day 2015
Armed Forces Day was a great chance to show your support for the men and women who form the Armed Forces community. These include currently serving troops, to service families, veterans and cadets. Thank you to all who showed their…
Sudden Loss Shocks All
Rest in Peace Olaf ... On the 17th June 2015, one year old Olaf passed away at the Royal Veterinary College. He had become poorly with a variety of symptoms and was under the vet when he suffered a massive…
Horses, Hounds & Heroes 2015
We thoroughly enjoy holding our annual Horses, Hounds & Heroes Day event as we always get some great feedback from all our visitors. Our Horses, Hounds & Heroes day was once again a resounding success and we hope that we…
Marathon Success
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the London Marathon this year! We would especially like to acknowledge Claire Twigg, who took part and raised £876 for The Horse Trust, and £670 for Hula Animal Rescue. Claire is a Metropolitan…
Royal Windsor Horse Show 2015
At the Royal Windsor Horse Show this year, Mr Twister, aka Bert, had the honour of being ceremonially retired to us at The Horse Trust from The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery where he has served as the Parade Commander's…
National Equine Health Survey
The National Equine Health Survey, supported by Zoetis and Spillers and in partnership with BEVA opens on Monday 18th May for one week only. This is the only survey that looks at the general health of our horses, ponies, donkeys…
Shocking Sudden Loss: Rest in Peace Red
It is with a heavy heart that we tell you of a very sudden and sad loss. Little Red who was rescued from Spindles Farm in 2008, along with 100 other horses, ponies and donkeys, an horrific place where the…
Rest in Peace Venture
Rest in peace, Venture. As a Home of Rest for retired equine civil servants we have more than our fair share of goodbyes. It is our duty and our privilege to care for these wonderful horses in their twilight years…
Help one of our funded researchers with their research project!
As part of our grant funding programme, we have recently funded a research project which focuses on anthelmintic (dewormer) resistance and the distribution of worms in horses across the UK. This project aims to identify if any issues arise from…
Stay vigilant: Warning to horse owners over atypical myopathy
National Equine Welfare Council members have joined forces to remind owners to stay vigilant against atypical myopathy this spring. With the Universite de Liege recording 97 known cases of Atypical Myopathy in the UK during 2014 and ongoing concerns from…
2015 Alfie: Sad farewell to a very special horse
Our lovely Alfie of the Met Police has been put to sleep after suffering a catastrophic fracture to his leg. Alfie was an absolute sweetie and we so wished him a long, long retirement but it wasn't to be. Here…
Control of Horses Bill is to become law
The Horse Trust is pleased to report the Control of Horses Bill has been passed Bill by the House of Lords and will soon become law. The equine and country sectors have been working together, with the support of enforcement…
Farewell Ganemedes
Our gorgeous Ganemedes, the 15.3hh little chap of the Met Police, has said his final farewell. This 16 year old little dynamo had served as a police horse in the capital for 11 years and was honoured with a royal…
The Horse Trust delivers first CPD course on equine behaviour modification for vets and nurses
The Horse Trust has delivered the UK’s first CPD courses on equine behaviour modification techniques for vets and veterinary nurses. The one-day courses were held on 25th and 26th November 2014 at The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses…
The Spirit Of Windsor
After spending the past six months at Windsor as resident artist Jeremy Houghton unveils his latest exhibition ‘The Spirit of Windsor’ at The Osborne Studio Gallery on Wednesday 15th October in aid of The Horse Trust. With many beautiful sketches…
Equine Behaviour Modification Techniques
On the 25th and 26th November 2014 The Horse Trust will be running two new, one day CPD courses for equine veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on equine behaviour modification techniques. Practitioners can enhance their skills in handling difficult horses…
Freda and Felix
Freda and her foal Felix arrived with us back in March this year. We couldn't talk about them until now for legal reasons but it is now time to share their story with you. Five year old Freda and her…
Six months after arrival Polly is well enough to meet the herd
Rescue horse Polly, the sole survivor of the three emaciated horses found abandoned in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire in February is finally well enough to be introduced to the herd after six months of constant care by the welfare team…
