Thames Valley Titan
One of the highlights of Blenheim for The Horse Trust was the retirement of 16 year old Thames Valley Police Horse Titan in the Main Arena. 18.3hh Shire Cross Titan who weighs in at just under a tonne and is…
Dora Appeal
Pandora (Dora) is a 15hh bay mare thought to be in her late teens. Dora was found abandoned, severely underweight and in desperate need of care and veterinary treatment. Dora arrived at The Horse Trust on Saturday 15th September after…
Our Thanks to The Household Cavalry
The Horse Trust would like to thank The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) for helping raise awareness of us and our work. They have been sharing Facebook posts about our five new military arrivals, helping us to reach 2000 'Likes'…
After The Parade Is Over-5 Military Horses Are Formally Retired
On Friday 3rd August 2012 The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire, welcomed five very special new residents. All retiring from the Military after many years of service. One of the busiest ceremonial seasons of recent years. View photos of our…
The Horse Trust Remembers Hyde Park Horses Sefton and Echo
This Friday 20th July 2012 The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire will be remembering the tragic victims of the Hyde Park bombing. It is 30 years since this horrific atrocity in Knightsbridge, a car bomb that killed four soldiers…
One of the Largest Police Horses in the Country Retires
One of the largest police horses in the country arrived at The Horse Trust today for retirement after serving with Cleveland Police for over ten years. Clyde, officially called Stranton, is a thoroughbred cross chestnut gelding standing at 19 hands…
Working Horses Settle into Their New Home at The Horse Trust
Standing at just 16hh, 17 year old, ex-army bay gelding Hagrid is the latest addition to the herd at The Horse Trust. Hagrid is certainly no “Half-Giant” like the character in the Harry Potter books as he is remarkably small…
Angel Passes Onto Greener Pastures
The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire has sadly said goodbye to Spindles Farm rescue horse Angel who was a firm favourite with visitors and staff alike. Angel had survived the horrors of extreme neglect along with over 100 other…
The Horse Trust Launches Quest Appeal Fund in Memory of Rescue Pony
The Horse Trust, based in Speen, Buckinghamshire, is devastated after the recently rescued pony, Quest, lost his fight for survival on Easter Sunday. He had arrived shockingly emaciated, crawling with lice and barely able to stand, so bad was his…
Sefton Passes onto Greener Pastures at The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust is very sad to report that ex Household Cavalry, Sefton was quietly put to sleep at the sanctuary on Tuesday 27th March. Sefton, who was retired from the Household Cavalry, Knightsbridge to the charity’s Home of Rest…
The Horse Trust Appeals for Donations for Rescued Pony at Death’s Door
The Horse Trust has given emergency care to an 18 month old, 12 hh, bay colt who can only be described as the worst case of animal neglect the charity has ever seen. On Wednesday 21st March colleagues from theRSPCA…
RDA National Dressage Championship Qualifier Retires to The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust, a charity caring for the retirement and respite needs of working horses based in Speen, Buckinghamshire, is delighted to welcome Benjy from Wyfold Riding for the Disabled. Benjy, a 16 year old, 14.3hh, black gelding with a…
A Long Serving Northumbria Police Recruit is Heading off to Pastures New
There'll be 'neigh' more work for police horse Pern who is retiring after 16 years with the force. The chestnut gelding, who is over 17 hands high, has been a 'mane player' with the Mounted Section since he was just…
One of London’s Bravest horses takes a break from the barricades
Today, The Horse Trust welcomes two new arrivals from the Metropolitan Police to its Home of Rest for Horses in Buckinghamshire. Police horse Chiswick was formally on active service at the Metropolitan Police’s Hyde Park stables, whilst Brigadier was based…
Student Riot Horses take a break at The Horse Trust
Metropolitan Police horses Chiswick and Brigadier are from two different London mounted stables. Chiswick from Hyde Park and Brigadier from Imber Court, where every officer and horse receives extensive training to ensure both horse and rider are well equipped to…
The Horse Trust Sets The Record Straight On 21st Century War Horses
The recent release of the Steven Spielberg film “War Horse” has prompted some to ask the question, what happens to the horses serving in the British Army in the 21st century when their working days are over? Whilst many are…
Spindles Farm anniversary: Riding training for rescued horses to help them find a new home
The Horse Trust is hoping to give three rescued horses from Spindles Farm the chance of a new start in life by training them to ride. The three horses - Walt, Dazzle and Star - were rescued from Spindles Farm…
New equine influenza vaccination policy and vaccinates all residents at the sanctuary
The Horse Trust last week, vaccinated 72 of its 92 residents against equine influenza to implement its recently updated vaccination policy. The charity runs a sanctuary for rescued, elderly and retired working horses, ponies and donkeys in Speen, Buckinghamshire. Until…
GMP Horses that Policed Riots in Manchester Retire to The Horse Trust
Four brave police horses from the Greater Manchester Police have retired to The Horse Trust's sanctuary. The four horses have notched up nearly 50 years service between them and have been involved in a wide range of police duties, including…
One of Merseyside’s “Most Lovable” Police Horses Retires to The Horse Trust
Merseyside Police horse Cracker on Tuesday 4th October travelled around 200 miles to The Horse Trust's sanctuary for rescued and retired working horses in Buckinghamshire. 16.3hh bay gelding Cracker, who is nine years old, is described by Merseyside Police's stable…
The Horse Trust Welcomes In Three Metropolitan Police Horses.
Three long-serving police horses from the Metropolitan Police force have arrived at The Horse Trust. Metropolitan Police horse Vernon, is retiring to the sanctuary, while Verdun and Alderman are on respite. It is hoped that after a period of rest…
Lovestruck Shetland ponies reunited at The Horse Trust
Piglet and Rosie, two rescued Shetland ponies, have been reunited at The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire, after six months apart. 10hh skewbald mare Rosie has been living at The Horse Trust since July 2010 when she was rescued by…
Police Horse Clyde Receives Commendation at Royal Ascot Before Retiring to The Horse Trust
After a long, distinguished career policing the streets of ThamesValley and surrounding forces, police horse Clyde received a Chief Constable’s commendation at Royal Ascot on Saturday (18/6), which was presented by HM The Queen and Sara Thornton, Chief Constable of…
Largest police horse in the UK gets respite at The Horse Trust
Thames Valley Police horse Titan on Wednesday arrived at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire where he will spend at least six months on respite. Titan, a 18.3hh Shire-cross, weighs over a tonne, making him the largest police horse…
