News

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the passing of former Royal Mews favourite, Daniel, at the age of 27. Daniel was an incredibly popular and much-loved member of The Horse Trust family and his loss has…

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of former Household Division and Horse Trust favourite, Quizmaster, or Quizzy as he was fondly known, at the grand age of 32. Quizmaster started his career as a Defence Animal Centre horse where…

We'll be at Royal Windsor Horse Show this week, from Thursday 12 - Sunday 15 May 2022. If you're attending Royal Windsor Horse Show, make sure you come and visit us on Stand E204, opposite the Copper Horse Arena. Our…

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Viscount, formerly of The Household Cavalry, at the grand age of 30. Viscount, fondly known as ‘Biscuit’, served his country for an incredible…

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…

We’re delighted to welcome another new recruit! Maryland, or Mary for short, joins us after a wonderful career serving at the Royal Mews. Mary, a Cleveland Bay was one of the horses used to pick up high commissioners and ambassadors…

We’re delighted to let you know about a new way to support our horses, ponies and donkeys and the vital work we do. Our new Horse Trust Weekly Lottery is an exciting way to support us and gives you the chance of…

We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest arrival through our stable doors, the incredibly handsome Storm. Storm joins us from The Royal Mews where he served a magnificent 15 years, pulling Her Majesty The Queen’s carriage. Storm is…

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 you! Join…

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that we said our final goodbyes to our beloved Tarnish, formerly of The Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR) and The Household Division, at the age of 29. Tarnish retired…

Storm Eunice wreaked havoc throughout the UK, having been recorded as one of the worst storms we have seen in decades. The impact it has had on our communities and already financially stretched charities has been devastating. We hope that…

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you of the passing of Flint, formerly of the Royal Mews, at the age of 24. Flint was an incredibly popular resident, so much so that he was selected as…

Due to damage caused to the site in today’s storm we have sadly had to make the decision to close The Horse Trust to the public this weekend. All visitors who had booked tickets for Saturday and Sunday have been…

We are heartbroken to bring our supporters yet more incredibly sad news. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the passing of former The Household Cavalry veteran, Yeoman, at the age of 29. Yeoman was an incredibly…

We are completely heartbroken to announce the passing of one of our oldest and most dearly loved residents, Union, formerly of The Household Cavalry, at the age of 33. Union, or Onion as he was affectionately known, was described as…

We're delighted to be reopening our gates to visitors from Thursday 3 February. After a two month break over the Winter we can't wait to welcome back our much missed visitors! We'll be open Thursdays through to Sundays, from 1-4pm…

Today, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a true angel and little miracle pony, Morgana. Many of you will have followed Morgana’s recovery journey along with Merlin and 15 of the most critically ill ponies…

We are so incredibly sad to be writing another RIP so soon after the loss of our police hero, Pongo. It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce the passing of Otto aka Melman, formerly of Thames Valley…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of former Northumbria Police horse Pongo, at the age of 20. Pongo was a member of the Northumbria Police Mounted Section and had been enjoying his retirement with us…

We're delighted to announce that tickets are now available to pre-book to visit us, when we reopen on Thursday 3 February. After the success of our booking system last year, we have decided to continue asking all visitors to pre-book…

We're asking for your help in voting for us to become nominated to win a share of £50,000 at the SEIB Charity Awards 2022. It’s quick and easy to nominate us online on the SEIB website here. Nominations are now…