Thames Valley Titan
One of the highlights of Blenheim for The Horse Trust was the retirement of 16 year old Thames Valley Police Horse Titan in the Main Arena. 18.3hh Shire Cross Titan who weighs in at just under a tonne and is…
Duke & Dazzle’s Show Success
Hot on the heels of Team GB’s Olympic success in equestrian events, The Horse Trust now has our own gold medal winning team! Our tremendous two braved the pouring rain to compete at Naphill Riding Club Member’s Show. This was…
Dora Appeal
Pandora (Dora) is a 15hh bay mare thought to be in her late teens. Dora was found abandoned, severely underweight and in desperate need of care and veterinary treatment. Dora arrived at The Horse Trust on Saturday 15th September after…
Home of Rest Closed until Easter 2013
The Horse Trust is closing for a major make over The Horse Trust will be closing to the public from Tuesday 4th September until Easter 2013 for major refurbishment and urgent maintenance works. Our equine residents will benefit from much-needed…
Win Tickets for a Course Walk at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace Horse Trials 2012
The Horse Trust is offering 20 lucky winners the chance to win tickets for a Course Walk with Richard Waygood MBE at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials 2012. Winners will also receive a pair of general admission tickets,…
Our Thanks to The Household Cavalry
The Horse Trust would like to thank The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) for helping raise awareness of us and our work. They have been sharing Facebook posts about our five new military arrivals, helping us to reach 2000 'Likes'…
After The Parade Is Over-5 Military Horses Are Formally Retired
On Friday 3rd August 2012 The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire, welcomed five very special new residents. All retiring from the Military after many years of service. One of the busiest ceremonial seasons of recent years. View photos of our…
Annual Rug and Tack Sale
Our extremely popular annual sale will be taking place on Saturday 18th August between 12-3pm at our sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire. The sale includes bargain rugs, saddles, bridles, bits and more at fantastic prices. Corner feed mangers are also available.…
The Horse Trust Remembers Hyde Park Horses Sefton and Echo
This Friday 20th July 2012 The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire will be remembering the tragic victims of the Hyde Park bombing. It is 30 years since this horrific atrocity in Knightsbridge, a car bomb that killed four soldiers…
The Horse Trust Launches Competition for Blenheim Horse Trials 2012 Tickets
As the nominated charity at this years Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, The Horse Trust is offering ten lucky winners the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Trials for Sunday 9th September. The first two names…
One of the Largest Police Horses in the Country Retires
One of the largest police horses in the country arrived at The Horse Trust today for retirement after serving with Cleveland Police for over ten years. Clyde, officially called Stranton, is a thoroughbred cross chestnut gelding standing at 19 hands…
Working Horses Settle into Their New Home at The Horse Trust
Standing at just 16hh, 17 year old, ex-army bay gelding Hagrid is the latest addition to the herd at The Horse Trust. Hagrid is certainly no “Half-Giant” like the character in the Harry Potter books as he is remarkably small…
The Horse Trust Named as Nominated Charity at Blenheim Horse Trials 2012
The Horse Trust is delighted to have been named as the nominated charity at the Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials 2012. The three-day event, held over four days from 6th-9th September at the stunning Blenheim Palace, attracts the world’s…
International Society of Equitation Science Conference 2012
This year’s International Society of Equitation Science (ISES) conference, hosted by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, will be held in Edinburgh on 18th-20th July 2012. The conference will provide an internal forum where scientists and professional practitioners can…
BEVA Congress 2012
Don’t miss this year’s BEVA Congress, 12th – 15th September in Birmingham. Widely recognised as the world’s best Equine Veterinary Congress, this year’s programme is spread over 3 days, with concurrent lecture theatres for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses at…
Association of British Riding Schools Regional Day
The next Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) Regional Day is due to be held in Warwickshire on Monday 25th June 2012. The day will run from 10.30am to 3.30pm and is open to riding school proprietors, ABRS members and…
Horses, Heroes and Hounds – A Family Fun Day
Hounds For Heroes Family Fun Day: Looking for something that extra bit special to do on the May Bank Holiday weekend. Then look no further than the Horses, Heroes and Hounds Family Fun Day which will be held at The…
Angel Passes Onto Greener Pastures
The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire has sadly said goodbye to Spindles Farm rescue horse Angel who was a firm favourite with visitors and staff alike. Angel had survived the horrors of extreme neglect along with over 100 other…
The Horse Trust Launches Quest Appeal Fund in Memory of Rescue Pony
The Horse Trust, based in Speen, Buckinghamshire, is devastated after the recently rescued pony, Quest, lost his fight for survival on Easter Sunday. He had arrived shockingly emaciated, crawling with lice and barely able to stand, so bad was his…
Sefton Passes onto Greener Pastures at The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust is very sad to report that ex Household Cavalry, Sefton was quietly put to sleep at the sanctuary on Tuesday 27th March. Sefton, who was retired from the Household Cavalry, Knightsbridge to the charity’s Home of Rest…
The Horse Trust Appeals for Donations for Rescued Pony at Death’s Door
The Horse Trust has given emergency care to an 18 month old, 12 hh, bay colt who can only be described as the worst case of animal neglect the charity has ever seen. On Wednesday 21st March colleagues from theRSPCA…
The Horse Trust’s Response to the Growing Numbers of Horses and Ponies being Neglected
Further to recent reports from the RSPCA that there are a growing number of horses being neglected and needing to be taken in to the care of charities such as The Horse Trust, based in Speen, Buckinghamshire has prompted The…
Come along and enjoy an “Egg-tastic” day at The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust is running a variety of activities during the Easter holidays at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire, including an Easter Egg Hunt, competitions and demonstrations. During the Easter Holidays (30 March - 13 April), the Home of Rest…
RDA National Dressage Championship Qualifier Retires to The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust, a charity caring for the retirement and respite needs of working horses based in Speen, Buckinghamshire, is delighted to welcome Benjy from Wyfold Riding for the Disabled. Benjy, a 16 year old, 14.3hh, black gelding with a…
