RIP Jack Priday
It is with the greatest sadness and heaviest heart we inform you that this week we said our final goodbyes to our beloved Jack Priday at the age of 26. RIP Jack Priday. The handsome Jack Priday arrived here at…
Managing Mud Fever
Mud fever is a painful condition and as the name suggests has traditionally been associated with the wet muddy conditions where the bacteria Dermatophilus congolensis thrives. Mud fever, also known as pastern dermatitis or ‘cracked heel’ tends to affect the back of…
Donkey Care Induction Days at The Horse Trust
Are you interested in learning about caring for donkeys? Don’t miss the Donkey Care Induction Day, on Wednesday 22 August and Wednesday 29 August 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at The Horse Trust. The Donkey Sanctuary offers a wide range…
We say goodnight to Gladys for the last time
It was a sad day indeed when we had to say a final goodnight to our gorgeous Gladys the donkey. Gladys came to us ten years ago having been rescued from the horrors of Spindles Farm in Amersham. She was…
Equine flu – guidelines for horse and pony owners
Following British Horse racing’s decision to resume racing in a managed way, horse world leaders continue to monitor the situation and will provide information if the situation develops and once the full extent of the equine flu outbreak is known.…
Sparrow has his eye operation
So, it was finally time for Jack Sparrow to have that pesky deformed eye removed. Sparrow came to us with Inca Dove (pregnant with Phoenix) and Puffin who sadly lost her foal. Of the three, all abandoned on a roadside…
Farewell Romulus
Our beloved Romulus passed away after being rushed to hospital at the RVC for emergency surgery. The surgeons found he had a severely twisted colon, one of the worst they’d ever seen. He made it through the extensive surgery and…
Vernon departs taking our love with him
Very sad news. Our wonderful old man Vernon has said his last goodnight. At 28 years old he had been battling with a very long running foot problem and in the end, it was clear he would not win the…
Rocket Ron says his last goodnight
It's been an incredibly tough few days. After having to say our final goodbye to senior resident Vernon, we then lost one of our biggest characters very suddenly. Rocket Ron, also affectionately known as Rubber Face, was found down and…
Merlin retires from Defence Animal Training Regiment
Merlin retires from an illustrious career This 21-year-old grey gelding stands a whopping 17.2hh and retires after 15 years illustrious service with Defence Animal Training Regiment. Merlin has taken part in many high-profile parades including the Queen’s Birthday Parade; State…
Henry retires after 11 years service with Riding for the Disabled
28 year old Henry has served with Scropton Riding for the Disabled for 11 years and has now started his life of leisure! No-one has told Henry he's 28, he's an absolute firecracker with more energy than most ponies a…
El-Alamein retires from Defence Animal Training Regiment
This stunning boy is a Dutch Warmblood who has been a star of the Defence Animal Training Regiment for many years. His main role was to help train military riding instructors and to pick up some rosettes along the way…
Cloud joins after serving at The Royal Mews
Cloud is an absolute beauty. This 22 year old mare served at the Royal Mews for many years before spending some time at Hampton Court as a broodmare. One of her daughters, Claudia, is still a star of the Windsor…
Boris awarded PDSA Order of Merit
Boris was purchased on the 29/10/1998 at the age of 4, He passed his initial training at Imber court with flying colours, his trainer described him as “excellent from day 1. ”His first posting was to Shoreditch Police station in…
To rug or not to rug? That is the question!
Uncle George is currently our oldest, and some think, our cutest resident. Shetland pony George stands at only 39 inches and retired from Battersea Children’s Zoo back in 2004. Uncle George 40 years young and long term resident here at…
Brave Lancashire Police Horse Caton Swaps Preston for The Horse Trust
A little after Easter we welcomed Caton on his retirement from Lancashire Constabularies’ Mounted Branch. At 16 years of age Caton has served his community tirelessly for 12 years but a combination of lameness and gastric ulcers mean it is…
Uncle George Approaches his 40th
Uncle George is currently our oldest, and some think, our cutest resident. Shetland pony George stands at only 39 inches and retired from Battersea Children’s Zoo back in 2004 along with children’s pony Babycham and Briar the donkey. Uncle George…
Scooby: A final farewell
Time catches up with us all but it did seem that hard working and adorable Scooby might be able to break all the rules. After a whole 19 years full time service with the New Yatt Riding for the Disabled…
JENGA : Rescued, Recovered, Ready to Ride
Back in November 2012 when Jenga arrived at the Trust he was about five months old. He, and little Domino were rescued from the side of a Hertfordshire road. They were both close to death's door and were sent immediately…
Vesta on the mend
In August Vesta, a young Shetland pony arrived. She had been found in a Buckinghamshire field by Reading-based rescue charity Saving Abandoned Fly-grazing Equines (SAFE). She was suffering from ringworm and an advanced case of strangles, one of the most…
Mounted Horses on the Beat
Only days after we welcomed Huntsman to the Home of Rest we are pleased to tell you that his last operational mission was a complete success. After an amazing career with the Metropolitan Police Mounted Section (MET) Huntsman was loaned…
Sparrow Rescue Update
When he arrived in mid-March along with two pregnant fillies, Inca and Puffin, after being rescued from a roadside in Somerset, this little fellow was in bad shape. Rescued by Highways England and referred to us by Avon & Somerset…
Huntsman arrives after 13 years Police service
Here's handsome Huntsman, another of our newbies. He has had an amazing career. He's a 20-year-old 17hh Irish Draught who spent most of his working life with the Metropolitan Police Mounted Section (MET). Then, a couple of years ago, the…
