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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…

We are incredibly saddened to announce the passing of former Ebony Horse Club superstar pony, Beau, at the age of 20. Beau retired to us in 2018 after a fantastic career working at The Ebony Horse Club in Brixton. Here…

Last year we were incredibly grateful to be nominated as one of Harry Hall’s Charities of the Year, receiving donations every time a customer shops with them. It was thanks to the huge number of our supporters who voted for…

Neddy Noel on Sunday 28 November marked the last day we were open to the public before Christmas. The Horse Trust is now closed to visitors until Thursday 3 February 2022. Our opening hours from next February will be Thursday-Sunday…

In January 2019 The Horse Trust was involved in one of the largest and most heart wrenching animal rescue cases ever seen in the UK. Only now are we legally able to tell you about some of the sickest ponies…

In January 2019 The Horse Trust was involved in one of the largest and most heart wrenching animal rescue cases ever seen in the UK. Only now are we legally able to tell you about some of the sickest ponies…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of former Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled pony, Gemma, at the grand age of 32. Gemma arrived at The Horse Trust in 2012 and quickly became an incredibly…

We are absolutely heartbroken to announce the passing of one of our most popular residents, the much-loved Gawain, at the age of 24. Gawain bravely served the Metropolitan Police for eight magnificent years before retiring to us ten years ago…

We are incredibly proud to announce that former Metropolitan Police and Gloucestershire Police resident, Boris has recently been awarded a second medal, in recognition of his outstanding police work. In 2014, Boris was honoured to be awarded the PDSA Award…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad passing of our much-loved resident, Talavera at the grand age of 31. Talavera (stable name Pip) retired to us in April 2018 after a magnificent 16 years serving The…