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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
There'll be 'neigh' more work for police horse Pern who is retiring after 16 years with the force. The chestnut gelding, who is over 17 hands high, has been a 'mane player' with the Mounted Section since he was just…
Today, The Horse Trust welcomes two new arrivals from the Metropolitan Police to its Home of Rest for Horses in Buckinghamshire. Police horse Chiswick was formally on active service at the Metropolitan Police’s Hyde Park stables, whilst Brigadier was based…
Metropolitan Police horses Chiswick and Brigadier are from two different London mounted stables. Chiswick from Hyde Park and Brigadier from Imber Court, where every officer and horse receives extensive training to ensure both horse and rider are well equipped to…
A film crew spent a day at equine sanctuary The Horse Trust filming a documentary on the use of horses in World War 1, for a programme that is due to be aired on Channel 4 on 12th February. The…
The recent release of the Steven Spielberg film “War Horse” has prompted some to ask the question, what happens to the horses serving in the British Army in the 21st century when their working days are over? Whilst many are…
The Horse Trust is hoping to give three rescued horses from Spindles Farm the chance of a new start in life by training them to ride. The three horses - Walt, Dazzle and Star - were rescued from Spindles Farm…
The Horse Trust last week, vaccinated 72 of its 92 residents against equine influenza to implement its recently updated vaccination policy. The charity runs a sanctuary for rescued, elderly and retired working horses, ponies and donkeys in Speen, Buckinghamshire. Until…
Thanks to the generosity of Merial Animal Health The Horse Trust will be vaccinating their entire herd of horses, ponies and donkeys against equine influenza and tetanus on Thursday 12th January at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire. Currently The Horse…
The Horse Trust is planning an action-packed schedule of activities during Autumn half-term at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire. The sanctuary will be open 2 - 4pm every day, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between Saturday 22nd October and Sunday 30th…
Four brave police horses from the Greater Manchester Police have retired to The Horse Trust's sanctuary. The four horses have notched up nearly 50 years service between them and have been involved in a wide range of police duties, including…
A research project funded by The Horse Trust has found that lameness is the most common reason for euthanasing a geriatric horse. This research is the first in the UK to provide data on the causes of death in geriatric…
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