After weeks of snow in January our drove of donkeys were so delighted by the first signs of sunshine they put on what can only be described as a donkey ballet! The Prima Ballerina was thirty-four year old Troy who…
Shrek is a 17.3hh, 17 year old gelding who has retired to The Horse Trust after serving with the City of London Police for 8 years. Gorgeous grey Shrek patrolled the City of London streets and his duties ranged from…
Winter has truly arrived at The Horse Trust this week. Our Home of Rest for Horses resembles a winter wonderland with frost adorning every surface. Our horses, ponies and donkeys do not seem to mind at all. Our vet has…
Winter 2012 Newsletter available online Winter Update on key events of 2012 including a fantastic week at Blenheim. There's news of our new arrivals and some sad losses. We explain why we need to Rebuild The Trust and what it…
On the 1st November The Horse Trust welcomed a new arrival from Thames Valley Police. Otto, a 17 year old bay gelding, has a slightly nervous disposition and was nicknamed Melman by his officers, after the scared giraffe from the…
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'…
Sign up to all the latest e-news from The Horse Trust
©2025 The Horse Trust - All Rights Reserved | Registered Charity Number: 231748 | Registered In England and Wales No: 00347417 | Cookies | Privacy | Ts&Cs | GDPR
