We know so many of you were following the progress of beautiful Lochnagar after his severe mystery head injury. We had thought that after Royal Windsor Show Lochnagar might be coming home as he'd been showing signs of improvement. Very…
Lochnagar has been in the wars this week; he’s managed somehow to sustain some pretty nasty injuries to his face. We are not sure of the cause of his accident, but he managed to give us a pretty big scare…
At the end of February 2016 we said goodbye to a Horse Trust legend, Snodgrass, formerly of Greater Manchester Police. At The Horse Trust, we have the honour of specialising in giving a dignified retirement to our country's equine civil…
Handsome Harlequin of the Met Police suddenly became very ill in January. After trying everything we could, we had to make the decision to say goodbye. Harly was an all-round superstar and had already survived the emergency removal or a…
As a Home of Rest for retired equine civil servants we have more than our fair share of goodbyes. It is our duty and our privilege to care for these wonderful horses in their twilight years and also to know…
Our gentle giant Warwick had been doing well in hospital and looked all set to come home in time for Christmas but tragically his fever spiked and he had a massive bleed from his lung. The vets and nurses did…
Sevvy our hilarious, grubby, utter genius of a former Blues and Royals Trumpet Horse, Sevastopol, had to be put to sleep in December 2015. This is one of the hardest of these posts to write, there's just too much to…
The Horse Trust had to say goodbye to our beloved donkey Troy in November 2015. After something in the region of 50 years of living life to the full, our treasured donkey Troy passed away. She was an institution here…
On the 6th November, The Horse Trust had had to say goodbye to a real favourite, 2015's Mr January himself, Dodger. Dodger came to us for retirement two and a half years ago after 16 years of service with Greater…
At the grand old age of 28 years old we have had to say goodbye to a very big character. Selle was an exceptional mare who had served as a charger in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment for 15 years,…
Spindles farm survivor and modern day Black Beauty Duke had a visit from our saddler recently. Duke received his new saddle back in May 2015, which was supplied by the lovely Matthew Crippen. He came to The Horse Trust today…
Rest in Peace Olaf ... On the 17th June 2015, one year old Olaf passed away at the Royal Veterinary College. He had become poorly with a variety of symptoms and was under the vet when he suffered a massive…
It is with a heavy heart that we tell you of a very sudden and sad loss. Little Red who was rescued from Spindles Farm in 2008, along with 100 other horses, ponies and donkeys, an horrific place where the…
Rest in peace, Venture. As a Home of Rest for retired equine civil servants we have more than our fair share of goodbyes. It is our duty and our privilege to care for these wonderful horses in their twilight years…
Our lovely Alfie of the Met Police has been put to sleep after suffering a catastrophic fracture to his leg. Alfie was an absolute sweetie and we so wished him a long, long retirement but it wasn't to be. Here…
Our gorgeous Ganemedes, the 15.3hh little chap of the Met Police, has said his final farewell. This 16 year old little dynamo had served as a police horse in the capital for 11 years and was honoured with a royal…
Freda and her foal Felix arrived with us back in March this year. We couldn't talk about them until now for legal reasons but it is now time to share their story with you. Five year old Freda and her…
Rescue horse Polly, the sole survivor of the three emaciated horses found abandoned in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire in February is finally well enough to be introduced to the herd after six months of constant care by the welfare team…
We are very sad to have to announce the loss of our beloved Titan, formally of Thames Valley Police. We are all devastated to have lost such a beloved gentle giant who at 18.3hh was one of our biggest in…
Rescued mare, Polly, who came to The Horse Trust in an emaciated state back in February, has made another new friend. Polly is now allowed to graze out in a small paddock all day and her new daytime neighbour is…
Stunning 17hh chestnut Pern retired to The Horse Trust in February 2012 after spending 16 years with Northumbria Police. Sadly, due to the effects of unmanageable arthritic pain he was to enjoy only a couple of years of his well-earned…
Polly, one of the mares found abandoned in a corn field in Buckinghamshire in February, has continued to show signs of improvement at The Horse Trust. Polly has settled in well to her new home in the Special Care Unit…
Thoroughbred gelding Duke who was rescued from Spindles Farm in 2008 has been working hard with his trainer Jane as they prepare for their first competition of the year. Duke won his first ever dressage competition last year and went…
Our newest arrival Alfie worked with the police for 14 years and has come to The Horse Trust on extended respite while he is receiving some on-going veterinary care. He is a stunning 17hh chestnut with three white socks. In…
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