War horse documentary filmed at The Horse Trust
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 Horse Trust Sets The Record Straight On 21st Century War Horses
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…
Spindles Farm anniversary: Riding training for rescued horses to help them find a new home
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…
New equine influenza vaccination policy and vaccinates all residents at the sanctuary
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…
Generous Pharmaceutical Donation Supports Horse Trust Vaccination Programme
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…
Learn how to handle a horse at The Horse Trust this Autumn half-term
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…
GMP Horses that Policed Riots in Manchester Retire to The Horse Trust
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…
Lameness is most common reason for euthanasia in older horses, according to horse owner survey
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…
40% of horses injured each year, according to survey funded by The Horse Trust
A research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that 40% of horses had suffered a traumatic injury within the past year. Only 13% of injuries occurred during ridden exercise, while 62% occurred while the horse was…
One of Merseyside’s “Most Lovable” Police Horses Retires to The Horse Trust
Merseyside Police horse Cracker on Tuesday 4th October travelled around 200 miles to The Horse Trust's sanctuary for rescued and retired working horses in Buckinghamshire. 16.3hh bay gelding Cracker, who is nine years old, is described by Merseyside Police's stable…
Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic Run Open Day in Aid of The Horse Trust
Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic held an open day for clients on Saturday 17 September where they raised £316 for equine welfare charity The Horse Trust. Around 120 people attended the open day at the equine hospital and ambulatory practice, which…
Bucks County Show 2011: Get Advice from Equine Experts at The Horse Trust’s Stand
The Horse Trust has various events planned at its Bucks County Show stand next month. The charity will be holding various veterinary talks, where horse owners will have the opportunity to get advice from leading experts on topics such as…
The Horse Trust Welcomes In Three Metropolitan Police Horses.
Three long-serving police horses from the Metropolitan Police force have arrived at The Horse Trust. Metropolitan Police horse Vernon, is retiring to the sanctuary, while Verdun and Alderman are on respite. It is hoped that after a period of rest…
Lovestruck Shetland ponies reunited at The Horse Trust
Piglet and Rosie, two rescued Shetland ponies, have been reunited at The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire, after six months apart. 10hh skewbald mare Rosie has been living at The Horse Trust since July 2010 when she was rescued by…
Book a “Horse Body Painting” Session at The Horse Trust this Summer!
The Horse Trust is now accepting bookings for "horse body painting" sessions during the summer holidays at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire. Horse body painting enables children and adults to learn more about a horse's anatomy. In a horse body…
Abingdon and Witney College Students Raise Over £1,000 for The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust has been presented with a cheque for £1294.45 by horse management students from an Oxfordshire Further Education College. The seven students, who are in their second year of a National Diploma in Horse Management at Abingdon and…
Police Horse Clyde Receives Commendation at Royal Ascot Before Retiring to The Horse Trust
After a long, distinguished career policing the streets of ThamesValley and surrounding forces, police horse Clyde received a Chief Constable’s commendation at Royal Ascot on Saturday (18/6), which was presented by HM The Queen and Sara Thornton, Chief Constable of…
Norton man raises money for The Horse Trust in memory of his mother
Stuart Gordon, 40, from Norton, North Yorkshire is hoping to raise £1,000 for equine charity The Horse Trust by running the York 10k on Sunday 31 July. The Horse Trust, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, cares for…
The Horse Trust holds 125th anniversary horse parade and unveils plans for the Home of Rest
Equine charity The Horse Trust last week held a horse parade at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The charity has also unveiled its ambitious plans for the sanctuary, which include a new isolation and quarantine…
The Horse Trust launches 125 year anniversary celebrations and new strategy
The Horse Trust last week launched a year of celebrations to commemorate its 125th anniversary. The charity also announced a new strategy that will build up the links between its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire, the equine research it funds and…
Largest police horse in the UK gets respite at The Horse Trust
Thames Valley Police horse Titan on Wednesday arrived at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire where he will spend at least six months on respite. Titan, a 18.3hh Shire-cross, weighs over a tonne, making him the largest police horse…
Winners of The Horse Trust’s Easter competition
Steffi Boyes, 8, from High Wycombe visited The Horse Trust last weekend to collect her prize for winning the Junior category of The Horse Trust's Easter competition. Steffi got full marks for the quiz, which asked questions on a variety…
Take part in educational “horse body painting” at The Horse Trust this summer!
The Horse Trust is running a variety of activities during the Summer holidays at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire, including educational horse "body painting", demonstrations and competitions. From April until the end of October half-term (30 October), the Home of…
The Horse Trust says goodbye to heroic Merseyside Police horse Sherwin
The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Sherwin, who worked with the Merseyside Police Mounted Section for 12 years before retiring to the Buckinghamshire sanctuary in January 2008. 18-year-old Sherwin, a 17hh grey gelding, had been involved in policing…
