Troy joins Henry in the clouds
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…
Forever in our hearts – Rest in peace Dodger
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…
Sad goodbye to Selle
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,…
Modern day Black Beauty receives smart new saddle!
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…
Sudden Loss Shocks All
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…
Shocking Sudden Loss: Rest in Peace Red
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
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…
2015 Alfie: Sad farewell to a very special horse
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…
Farewell Ganemedes
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 Felix
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…
Six months after arrival Polly is well enough to meet the herd
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.…
Sad Loss of Titan
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…
Polly gets a new neighbour and enjoys her first bath
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…
Great sadness as Pern, the North East’s local hero, is put to sleep
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…
Rescued mare, Polly, continues to improve
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…
Rescue horse Duke prepares for first competition this year
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…
Introducing… Alfie of the Metropolitan Police Mounted Section!
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…
Update on Polly, a mare found in corn field in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire
One of the emaciated mares recently taken in by The Horse Trust continues to make steady progress. Polly has now moved from The Horse Trust’s isolation unit to the special care unit on the main yard as she has shown…
Penny and Polly update
On a cold Friday in February, The Horse Trust received a call from their colleagues at the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare about three emaciated mares found abandoned in a corn field in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire. One mare was…
Charities appeal for information after three emaciated horses are found abandoned
Horse charity The Horse Trust, together with the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare are appealing for information after 3 emaciated horses were abandoned and left to die in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. RSPCA Inspector, Rachel Smith, and World Horse Welfare…
Sad farewell to long serving army horse Denzil
A horse that has spent nearly two decades serving in the British army has sadly passed away this week. Denzil spent 19 years with the army Handsome Irish Draught X TB Denzil spent 19 years serving with the army, he…
Vote for Teddy today!
Finalists We're all very excited at The Horse Trust after we have been chosen as a finalist for this years Equestrian Social Media Awards! Teddy is especially thrilled as his blog has earned him a place as a finalist in…
Sad farewell to the last Cleveland Police Horses as they move to new pastures at The Horse Trust
Four horses from the recently disbanded Cleveland Mounted Police Unit have moved to a new home at The Horse Trust. It was a sad day for the region as the section’s officers, grooms and volunteers accompanied the horses on the…
Brave police horse Trojan returns to The Horse Trust
Former Essex Police horse Trojan has returned home to The Horse Trust from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) after his second round of emergency surgery this year. Trojan was first admitted to the RVC in September 2013 He was treated…
