Hay There, Natalie!
For this month’s edition of Hay There, we had a chat with Natalie, one of our wonderful and dedicated Senior Grooms. Natalie is an animal lover with a particular soft spot for dogs - and, of course, horses. Her career…
2024 Year in Review: A Heartfelt Thank You from The Horse Trust
Horse Trust resident, retired Metropolitan Police horse, Oliver. Photo credits: Christine Dunnington Photography Is it too late to say it? Happy New Year! As we look back on an incredible year, we want to say a huge thank you to…
Hay There, Courtney!
We caught up with Courtney, Senior Groom at The Horse Trust, to chat about her passion for caring for veteran horses, her unique career journey, and her Horse Trust favourites… Hi Courtney! How long have you been with The Horse…
Breakthrough in Equine Grass Sickness Research: The Horse Trust’s Role in Advancing Understanding
Horse Trust rescue residents, Ernie and Sam, grazing in the Chilterns. Photo credits: Natalie, Senior Groom. A ground breaking discovery has been made in the quest to understand and combat Equine Grass Sickness (EGS), a devastating disease that has baffled…
Hay There, Gill!
Welcome back to Hay There, our monthly spotlight where we celebrate the amazing team and volunteers who make The Horse Trust so special. This month, we’re delighted to introduce you to Gill, a devoted volunteer who has been with us…
Vida Returns to The Household Cavalry
The Horse Trust is delighted to announce the successful return of Vida to the Household Cavalry. Images of the injured grey cavalry horse galloping through London captured hearts worldwide. After five months of respite, Vida has made remarkable progress and…
Hay There, Harvey!
Welcome back to Hay There, our monthly spotlight where we celebrate The Horse Trust team. This month, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Harvey, one of our long-standing volunteer grooms. Harvey has been with us nearly every Friday since 2016,…
The #WeighToWin Roadshow Arrives at the GB PRE!
The Weigh To Win (#weightowin) team was thrilled to take its training programme on the road at the kind invitation of GB PRE. The #weightowin scheme aims to help people, particularly within the showing community, understand the importance of maintaining…
Jan Rogers Receives BEVA Equine Welfare Award for her Contribution to the #WeighToWin Scheme
Photo credits: British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) We are incredibly proud of The Horse Trust’s Research & Policy Director, Jan Rogers, for winning the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Equine Welfare Award at this year’s prestigious awards ceremony during BEVA…
Legendary Thames Valley Police Horse, Atlas, Retires to The Horse Trust
Photo credits: Thames Valley Police In a heartwarming farewell to a distinguished career with Thames Valley Police (TVP), legendary police horse Atlas, who led the Queen’s funeral procession alongside former Horse Trust resident, Aurora, has arrived at his new retirement…
Atticus Retires at Burghley After 14 Years of Service with The Household Division
Photo credits: Burghley Horse Trials / Libby Law Atticus, a striking 17.2hh bay Irish Sports Horse with a gentle yet bold personality, received a ceremonial retirement from The Household Division in the Main Arena at Burghley Horse Trials on Sunday…
Give a Warm Welcome to our Newest Sponsor Horse, Maryland!
Please give a warm welcome to our newest sponsor horse, Maryland, affectionately known as Mary. After an incredible 15 years as a ceremonial carriage horse at the Royal Mews, Mary retired to our Home of Rest for Horses in 2022,…
A Heartfelt Thank You to Lancashire Mounted Police for Their Generous Donation
We would like to say a huge Thank You to our friends at Lancashire Mounted Police, and their community of supporters, for raising an incredible £3,270.80 for The Horse Trust. This generous contribution was made possible through their Mounted Calendar…
In Conversation with Bruce Bladon: Incoming President of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA)
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bruce Bladon, a distinguished veterinary surgeon and the upcoming British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) President. Why the connection to The Horse Trust? In 1995 The Horse Trust funded Bruce’s Residency, an…
Welcoming Frankie, George, and Longbow to The Horse Trust
We’re overjoyed to welcome three new arrivals into our herd at the Home of Rest for Horses in the Chilterns, Buckinghamshire.
BARTA Supported the Rescue Team at the Paris Olympics’ Three-Day Event
Today was the last day of the Olympic Three-Day Event, held at the stunning Versailles Palace Gardens. We’re glad to hear that it has been a successful weekend for all teams, including our very own home team, GB, who have…
Hay There, Grace!
This month we caught up with the wonderful Grace! Despite being one of the younger Horse Trust team members, she has been here for many years starting as a Saturday groom, and progressing through various roles during that time. Grace…
BARTA’s Response to Recent Cow Incident
The recent incident involving a police responder immobilising a young heifer with a vehicle has caused outcry from many quarters. Viewing this approach looks terrible and it undoubtedly is. But it is not the first time that UK police have…
Trooping the Colour: All The King’s Guards Horses
Today is The King’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour), a significant annual event in the British ceremonial calendar, marking the official birthday of the British Sovereign. Horses play a crucial role in this day, many of whom will go on…
Hay There, Jo!
Every month we shine a light on a different member of our team, highlighting all of the brilliant work they do for The Horse Trust, as well as sharing with you their interesting and often unique backgrounds! This month we…
Cavalry Horses injured in London given respite care
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) is pleased to announce that the Life Guards soldiers and five Military Working Horses (MWH) injured in London on 24th April 2024, are continuing to make remarkable progress in their recovery. Three of the horses…
Introducing: Sponsor Horse, Hyderabad!
Photo credits: Christine Dunnington We are honoured to announce our newest Sponsor Horse; retired Military Working Horse (MWH), Hyderabad! Many of you will have already followed Hyderabad's journey with The Horse Trust after his Ceremonial retirement in London. This is…
Hay There, Jeanette!
We enjoy sharing stories from our team, and we thought it was about time we brought you closer to our wonderful CEO of almost 14 years! Jeanette has been with our charity through many our our key moments in recent…
Give a warm welcome to our new Sponsor Residents!
We have some very special news to share with you; four of our wonderful horses are newly available to sponsor! They’ve all been very brave in different ways, and we’re so proud to be able to champion their lives through…
