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Run Free, Zepce

We are deeply saddened to have to announce the passing of our gorgeous 29 year old mare, Zepce, fondly known as Zippy. This beautiful mare had a long and successful career as a trooper with The Blues and Royals Squadron;…

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Hay There, Kelly!

Kicking off 2023, for January’s ‘Hay There’ is our ever busy, multitasking, and brilliant Hospitality Manager, Kelly. Although mainly behind the scenes Kelly is the brains behind the big events you recognise us for such as Horses, Hounds and Heroes…

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Goodnight, Jedburgh

Goodnight, Jedburgh. It is with great sorrow that we recently had to say a final goodbye to our beloved Jedburgh, a retired Metropolitan Police horse, aged 21. Jed began his retirement with us in 2017 after a very successful 10-year…

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Neddy Noel 2022

Neddy Noel 2022 Success

On Sunday 27th November, supporters and horse lovers alike visited The Horse Trust for the last day of opening to the public for the winter. Our fun, festive event, Neddy Noel, was populated by loyal fans, the local community and…

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Welcome, George and Clifford

Little George and Clifford are a duo of heartbreakers who have joined us recently, arriving from a small charity in Devon, The Hugs Foundation. The foundation sadly discovered that they had an outbreak of Strangles at their site and after…

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Hay There, Nicky!

This month we introduce our amazing vet, Nicky. Some may have already seen her on our socials busy tending to the care of our retirees and rescues. Having Nicky on site is invaluable and we simply couldn’t do the work…

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Winter Welfare Crisis

As you know, this winter is bringing extra challenges for all of us and sadly, we are receiving more and more calls from people asking us to take in horses they can’t afford to keep, or to rescue discarded and…

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Hay There Steven

Hay There, Steven!

Welcome to our new monthly series where we shine a spotlight on members of our incredible hardworking team. It's a big operation to run the oldest equine charity in the world and a big part of what makes us tick…

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Talk Equine Webinar

Clinical Animal Behaviour Webinar

Route to CAB webinar Are you working towards becoming an ABTC registered equine Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB)? Would you like to learn more about how to become a CAB through the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)? If the answer…

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Our New Additions and Their Stories

A huge welcome to our latest arrivals that have been keeping us on our toes recently. They join us from all different backgrounds and are now settling into retirement with their new companions. All these retirees are prime examples of…

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Snow Way – Neddy Noel is Sold Out!

That’s a wrap, all tickets for our enchanting Christmas event Neddy Noel, on the 27th November, have SOLD OUT! We are blown away that all of you are as excited for our final open day of the year, just as…

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A Fond Farewell Arnhem

It is with heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our much loved Cavalry and Household Division horse, Arnhem, aged 27. Arnhem joined us in 2017, for a well deserved retirement, after serving for 18 years, starting…

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Talk Equine October

Equine Behaviour Case Study Webinar

Are you working towards becoming a registered equine Clinical Animal Behaviourist? Are you interested in equine behaviour and approaches used to manage behaviour problems?  If the answer is yes, then The Horse Trust’s equine behaviour case study webinars are for…

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Neddy Noel 2022

Get Festive at Neddy Noel 2022

Join us at our most festive event of the year, Neddy Noel 2022 is back for another jolly celebration on Sunday 27th November! In keeping with tradition, we invite you to join us for our last open day before Christmas…

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Polly Stable

Update on Polly

Polly was admitted to The Horse Trust as a welfare case in February 2014. She was one of three emaciated horses found abandoned and left to die in a field in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Polly was found desperately weak…

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Introducing Valentine

Introducing Valentine

Please join us in welcoming our latest retiree, Valentine who arrived from New Yatt RDA (Riding for the Disabled) and has just started settling into a new, relaxing life here at The Horse Trust. Valentine spent 6 of his 24…

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Shetland ponies, Fidget and Widget, grazing

It’s Remember a Charity Week

This week is Remember a Charity week! To celebrate, charities across the UK are coming together to raise awareness about the importance gifts in Wills have on their work. Legacy gifts are the life blood of most charities and provide…

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Uncle George Memorial sculpture and donkey Briar

New Memorial Sculpture

After two years in the making, we were thrilled to unveil our striking new memorial sculpture honouring our much loved former resident Uncle George. It was an incredibly emotional day which brought together the many supporters who loved and knew…

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Uncle George and Teddy in field

Unveiling of Uncle George Sculpture

Join us at The Horse Trust  on Sunday 28th August between 13.30-14.00 as we proudly unveil a memorial sculpture honouring former resident Shetland Uncle George. Created by renowned artist Ron Lawson of Stanson Art, this magnificent life size sculpture has…

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Elswick

Welcome, Elswick

We are delighted to announce the arrival of former Lancashire Police horse, Elswick. After a fantastic 13 year long career serving the Lancashire area, he has arrived for a well-deserved rest and to become a new member of our lovely…

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Auriol in field

Goodnight Auriol

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our incredibly loving former Household Cavalry resident, Auriol. We were extremely honoured to retire Auriol to us in 2011, following his service in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. During…

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Clinical Animal Behaviour Webinar

Clinical Animal Behaviour Webinar

Are you working towards becoming a registered equine Clinical Animal Behaviourist? Are you interested in equine behaviour and approaches used to manage behaviour problems? If the answer is yes, then The Horse Trust’s equine Clinical Animal Behaviour webinars are for…

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Guinevere with new owner

Rehoming success for Guinevere

We are thrilled to announce that our lovely Guinevere has found her forever home with a sweet little girl and her caring family. It was a bittersweet day at The Horse Trust, we were so sad to see our Guin…

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Seren with Knowledge & Skills Team

Seren Finds Her Forever Home

We are delighted to announce that through The Horse Trust rehoming scheme, rescue filly Seren was rehomed to her forever home today. It was an emotional day here for all, but especially for our Knowledge and Skills team (pictured with…

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