Summer 2014 Newsletter
Summer 2014 newsletter is available to read online Our summer 2014 newsletter is now available to read online. There are details about Teddy's 2nd birthday party ( You are invited !) and you can find out where we will be…
Sad Loss of Titan
We are very sad to have to announce the loss of our beloved Titan, formally of Thames Valley Police. We are all devastated to have lost such a beloved gentle giant who at 18.3hh was one of our biggest in…
Forces TV visits the Home of Rest for Horses
Take 10 relaxing minutes to watch Rosie Laydon's beautiful film of her first visit to our Home of Rest for Horses on behalf of FORCES TV.
Blue Cross National Equine Health Survey
This year’s Blue Cross National Equine Health Survey is now live The Blue Cross National Equine Health Survey is the only survey that looks at the general health of our horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in the UK. It aims…
Success for The Horse Trust at the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2014
This was our first year attending The Royal Windsor Horse Show 2014, a truly international event in a beautiful setting, in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Over the 5 days the programme includes International Show Jumping, International Dressage, International Carriage…
Horses Hounds and Heroes
A fun day for all the family - dogs included! For more details on this great day out, please visit the event's page. Sunday 8th June - 12pm to 5pm Entrance: £5 per car.
Polly gets a new neighbour and enjoys her first bath
Rescued mare, Polly, who came to The Horse Trust in an emaciated state back in February, has made another new friend. Polly is now allowed to graze out in a small paddock all day and her new daytime neighbour is…
Great sadness as Pern, the North East’s local hero, is put to sleep
Stunning 17hh chestnut Pern retired to The Horse Trust in February 2012 after spending 16 years with Northumbria Police. Sadly, due to the effects of unmanageable arthritic pain he was to enjoy only a couple of years of his well-earned…
Rescued mare, Polly, continues to improve
Polly, one of the mares found abandoned in a corn field in Buckinghamshire in February, has continued to show signs of improvement at The Horse Trust. Polly has settled in well to her new home in the Special Care Unit…
Rescue horse Duke prepares for first competition this year
Thoroughbred gelding Duke who was rescued from Spindles Farm in 2008 has been working hard with his trainer Jane as they prepare for their first competition of the year. Duke won his first ever dressage competition last year and went…
Memorable Mother’s Day Treat at the Horse Trust
Record visitor numbers Record numbers of visitors helped us celebrate Mother’s Day at The Horse Trust last weekend. Every Mum was presented with a complimentary gift as a thank you for supporting us on such a special day. Visitors met…
Introducing… Alfie of the Metropolitan Police Mounted Section!
Our newest arrival Alfie worked with the police for 14 years and has come to The Horse Trust on extended respite while he is receiving some on-going veterinary care. He is a stunning 17hh chestnut with three white socks. In…
Help The Horse Trust become Horse & Hound Magazine’s Charity of the Year
We are absolutely delighted to let you know that The Horse Trust has been shortlisted for Horse & Hound’s charity of the year for 2014! We would love to be chosen as Horse & Hound’s charity and you can help…
Update on Polly, a mare found in corn field in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire
One of the emaciated mares recently taken in by The Horse Trust continues to make steady progress. Polly has now moved from The Horse Trust’s isolation unit to the special care unit on the main yard as she has shown…
Penny and Polly update
On a cold Friday in February, The Horse Trust received a call from their colleagues at the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare about three emaciated mares found abandoned in a corn field in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire. One mare was…
Thank You to Cineworld
On Thursday 27th February, The National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse was broadcast live from London’s West End to cinemas around the world. The Horse Trust would like to thank Cineworld Milton Keynes who kindly chose to fundraise…
The Horse Trust wins two ESMA Awards
Last week The Horse Trust team were over the moon to discover that we have won two Equestrian Social Media Awards for our work on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Judges Choice The Horse Trust won the Judges Choice Social Good…
Leap into 2014 with Saracen Horse Feeds
The Horse Trust would like to thank Saracen Horse Feeds who are helping raise money for the charity at their event in March. An evening with Saracen Horse Feeds On Thursday 20th March 2014 at 6pm, Saracen are hosting a…
Charities appeal for information after three emaciated horses are found abandoned
Horse charity The Horse Trust, together with the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare are appealing for information after 3 emaciated horses were abandoned and left to die in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. RSPCA Inspector, Rachel Smith, and World Horse Welfare…
Local restaurant The Old Plow helps raise funds for The Horse Trust
The Old Plow Bistro and Restaurant The Old Plow Bistro and Restaurant in Speen have raised over £200 for local horse charity, The Horse Trust. Proprietors Malcolm and Olivia Cowan have been selling The Horse Trust’s charity calendars to diners…
You Voted… And Your Winner Is…
Gorgeous Gawain! Thank you to everyone who voted for their Horse Trust Valentine. We are extremely excited to announce that the horse with the most votes was.... Gawain! Gawain worked with the Metropolitan Police for 8 years and is a…
Sad farewell to long serving army horse Denzil
A horse that has spent nearly two decades serving in the British army has sadly passed away this week. Denzil spent 19 years with the army Handsome Irish Draught X TB Denzil spent 19 years serving with the army, he…
Love is in the air at local horse charity, The Horse Trust
Reopening Local charity The Horse Trust reopened its gates to visitors last weekend in time for the start of the 2014 season. Supporters enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with their favourite horses after The Horse Trust was closed for…
Coco Caramel – The Horse Trust competition
Best selling author Cathy Cassidy has written a new book for young adults and it is all about a gorgeous pony called Caramel! Win! If you are a fan of Cathy's books, head over to her website where you can…
