The Horse Trust is delighted to welcome back one of our former residents, Chiswick. He originally came to us for several months respite back in February 2012. However, after 12 years’ service, he is now permanently retiring from the Metropolitan…
On the evening of the 6th of November the Horse Trust attended the Naphill Riding Club annual general meeting to deliver a presentation on the rehabilitation and training of the ponies rescued from Spindles Farm, Amersham. Sian Ellis and Charlotte…
On the 11th of October 2012 the Horse Trust hosted a British Equine Veterinary Association Dermatology Core Skills Workshop aimed at qualified veterinary surgeons and final year veterinary students. The course ran from 9am till 5 pm and around 18…
On Friday 9th November the contribution made by millions of animals in military conflicts was remembered as dogs, horses and even a mule attended a special remembrance service at the Animals in War monument on London’s Park Lane. The Horse…
On Sunday 28th October, our gorgeous Spindles Farm survivor, Duke, decided to attempt a daring escape from his field. After making it over the fence and on to the yard, he climbed up a huge mountain of soil. However, after…
A young foal is fighting for his life after being found abandoned on a roadside in Buckinghamshire. Eight week old colt Theodore, fondly known as Teddy, was found starving and alone with no sign of his mother. Life is tough…
On the 26th October 2012 we welcomed our newest resident Cordoba, a 15 year old Bay Gelding. Affectionately known as ‘Dobes’, he joins us from The RAF Halton Saddle Club. The Saddle Club aims to ensure personnel from all ranks…
On the 23rd October 2012 we welcomed our newest resident Jolly, all the way from the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton. The Ebony Horse Club is a charity which helps disadvantaged children and young people in South London by giving…
On the 21st October 2012 one of our lovely former residents, Hagrid, took part in the London Riding Horse Parade and Horse Show, in London’s Hyde Park. Hagrid had a long career as a wheeler in a team of six…
On a cold day in October, the Horse Trust hosted more than 85 apprentice farriers for the 10th Annual Stromsholm 2012 Apprentice Seminar. This event has become one of the largest professional development days in the apprentice farrier calendar and…
This week we launched our brand new online gift shop. With Christmas only two months away this is the perfect place to get seasonal gifts, cards and novelties. There is something for everyone. All the profits raised from the sales…
The Horse Trust recently held a training course in County Cork, Republic of Ireland, for Veterinary Inspectors and other staff involved in implementing the Control of Horses Act (1996). Ireland has the most dense horse population in Europe and the…
The Horse Trust was delighted to be named as the nominated charity at the Fidelity Blenheim International Horse Trials 2012, which ran from 6-9th September. The Horse Trust wowed the crowds with our daily Black Beauty Parade, starring our very…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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