Horses, Hounds and Heroes 2025: A Day to Remember

What a day it was! Horses, Hounds and Heroes 2025 was nothing short of spectacular. Thanks to your overwhelming support, we’re thrilled to share that we welcomed almost 2,000 visitors and raised an incredible £32,000 — all to help us continue providing a Home of Rest to our retired and rescued equine residents.

The event opened with a truly unforgettable moment as the skies above the Chiltern Hills were graced by a dramatic Lancaster Bomber flyover, courtesy of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight — a stirring start to a day filled with celebration, community spirit, and heartfelt gratitude.

From the moment our gates opened, the site was alive with excitement. Families, friends, and supporters of all ages enjoyed a vibrant mix of attractions, including tractor and carriage rides, Meet & Greets with horses from Thames Valley Police Mounted Branch, The Light Cavalry HAC, and our very own Horse Trust residents, as well as a packed schedule of arena performances.

Children delighted in face painting, fairground rides, and plenty of opportunities to get up close with some of the country’s most iconic horses. There truly was something for everyone.

Throughout the day, our visitors were treated to incredible displays from the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch, Millets Falconry, and the British Tent Pegging Association, who brought the day to a thrilling close with our first-ever competitive tent pegging display — an exhilarating spectacle that rounded things off in style. Despite the heat, and with plenty of water buckets at the ready, each performance was met with cheers and appreciation from our wonderful guests.

We were also proud to announce our newest sponsor horse — Oliver — whose heartwarming story touched many. From his ceremonial retirement at HHH 2024 to his sponsor reveal at HHH 2025, we’re delighted to give this special boy the recognition he truly deserves. We can’t wait for supporters to get to know him and help provide for his care through sponsorship.

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A Heartfelt Thank You

We were honoured to welcome both the Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council and the Mayor of High Wycombe, and extend our deepest thanks to all the organisations and individuals who donated their time, energy, and talents to make HHH 2025 such a memorable day:

• Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Club
• T Cribb & Sons – providing charming horse-drawn carriage rides
• Thames Valley Police (Local and Mounted Branches)
• Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch – for their spectacular arena display
• British Tent Pegging Association
• The Chelsea Pensioners
• Howden Insurance, Aylesbury
• Stokenchurch Dog Rescue
• Light Cavalry HAC Stables
• Glee Club UK Community Choirs
• Hemley Hillbillies
• Fab Faces MK
• Mick Wass Photography – capturing the day’s special moments

Raffle Prize Gratitude

We were blown away by the generosity of local businesses and supporters who donated to our ever-popular raffle. Heartfelt thanks to:

Wycombe Caves, Odds Farm, Peterley Farm, Roald Dahl Museum, National Trust – Stowe & Hughenden, Waterstones High Wycombe, Zoe Brown Artisan Perfumes, Snozone MK, MK Museum, Bletchley Park, Dukes Wine Bar PR, Bon Ami Coffee Shop, Hall Place Vets, Wycombe Sports Centre, The Walled Garden (West Wycombe), Rush High Wycombe, Playmobil, Bekonscot Model Village, Waitrose & Partners, Rebellion Brewery, Wormsley Estate, The Black Lion (Naphill), The Polecat Inn (Prestwood), Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, High Wycombe Escape Rooms, Tiggywinkles, Furry Family Pet Photography, The Aura Room, The Manor Group (Princes Risborough), Skirmish Wycombe, Immortaleye Photography, Gardiners Handmade Confectionery, Hogshaw Farm, Bucks Goat Centre, Rollermania, Mead Open Farm.

As is tradition, the day ended with a touching goodbye as our horses made their way back out to rejoin their herds — a perfect reminder of why we do what we do.

From all of us at The Horse Trust, thank you. Whether you visited, volunteered, performed, donated, or simply helped spread the word, you played a part in making HHH 2025 a huge success. We can’t wait to share more photos, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments with you over the coming days.

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