As the seasons change and the cold weather starts to hit, it’s time to be more aware of the common horse problems that can occur over the winter months. Over 100 horses, ponies and donkeys take residency here at The…
Sunday the 27th November is the most important date in your diary this year! Join us as we celebrate Christmas with our most recent sponsor boy, the mighty Caesar. Come along from 1-4pm where you can visit our horses, ponies…
They may not be the latest fashion accessory, but they are there to keep you safe. Forget about hat hair! Recent news articles from many event riders have urged people to make sure owners wear riding hats not just when…
We lost our beloved Nancy this October at the age of 28. Nancy retired to The Horse Trust in July 2012 after 19 faultless years with the Horse Rangers. This pretty roan mare taught hundreds of children to ride during…
We are truly heartbroken. Having had a successful surgery to treat a very rare bone cyst in his central tarsal bone, Mr Twister / Bert, suffered a post-operative complication and had to be put to sleep on the 18th September.…
The Horse Trust recently ran the first two pilot courses for Highways England which was an extreme success. Horses loose on road networks are a dangerous prospect, both for public safety and equine welfare so these courses hope to improve…
During the first weekend of September, The Horse Trust was delighted to host the 2016 Stromsholm Apprentice Farrier Seminar, one of the largest professional development days in the apprentice farrier calendar. Over sixty apprentice farriers attended the day as part…
As you may remember our amazing supporter Susan Smith braved a 237 mile bike ride in September to raise money for all our residents here at The Horse Trust. Susan noted: ‘I will be driven on by all the stories,…
As a home of rest which specialises in providing respite and retirement to working horses, we understand that every horse that arrives to us has their own following of people that love and care about them. This may be fans,…
“The World’s Most Famous Horse Show” has teamed up with “The World’s Oldest Horse Charity” to help lighten the load for shoppers at this year’s Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The Horse Trust will run the Bag Drop in…
Here we have double trouble that is Mr Jon Taylor and our resident Gawain. Sergeant Jon Taylor gave 32 years combined service in the Police and Military. During his service in the Metropolitan Police Mounted Regiment, gorgeous Gawain was issued…
Making a gift in memory of a friend, family member or a beloved horse is a unique and special way to honour the life of a loved one whilst making a difference for horses. It is a wonderful way to…
Did you know that The Horse Trust was the main sponsor of the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA) International Congress held in Prague 2015? This ground breaking conference as we recognise the need to improve the safety…
The Horse Trust really do appreciate how generous all the team at Action4Youth are in giving up their time to help us. Every summer they bring students to help us around the yard as well as teaming together and coming…
Following on from the success of previous courses, The Horse Trust has delivered two more one-day courses on equine behaviour modification techniques for vets and veterinary nurses. The courses, accredited by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), were held on…
Miracles are incredible when they happen. Today marks a very proud day for all the team here at The Horse Trust. Our gorgeous rescue resident Maggie has successfully been rehomed. This really is a happy ending to what was a…
All team here at The Horse Trust would like to say a massive thanks to Louis Cooke for all his fundraising efforts. Louis visited The Horse Trust a few months ago and was inspired to raise money for our charity.…
The Horse Trust was presented with a £100.00 donation to kick start the beginning of the summer holidays. The team here at The Horse Trust would like to say thank you to Principal Andrea Taylor and the children at Hampstead…
This Wednesday 20th July 2016, The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire will be remembering Hyde Park horses Sefton and Echo, and the tragic victims of the Hyde Park bombing. It is 34 years since this horrific atrocity in Knightsbridge,…
The Horse Trust celebrates 130 years in the presence of our Patron HRH The Princess Royal For 130 years our Home of Rest for Horses has specialised in providing retirement and respite for working horses and ponies. These hard-working equine…
After such a wonderful week of celebrating 130 years of caring for working horses, we have some dreadfully sad news to share. One of our visitor's favourites and all round big softie, Zulu, died in the night a few days…
With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. Here at The Horse Trust, we are always so grateful when people go above and beyond to raise money for us. Meet Susan Smith, a volunteer who is…
The team here at The Horse Trust recently took part in a horse training day kindly lead by Dr Andrew McLean and our newest arrival, Brave, joined in the session. Andrew holds a PhD in horse training psychology and regularly…
High Wycombe-based SEBO, the vacuum cleaner specialist, supported The Horse Trust’s successful Horse, Hounds & Heroes event by donating a SEBO E1 Pet vacuum cleaner. Amy Twomey (pictured) was the lucky winner who walked away a proud owner of a…
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