Home of Rest

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.…

On the 23rd October 2012 we welcomed our newest resident Jolly, all the way from the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton.  The Ebony Horse Club is a charity which helps disadvantaged children and young people in South London by giving…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Dickens, a horse that has been with the Greater Manchester Police force for 15 years has retired to The Horse Trust's Home of Rest for Horses in Buckinghamshire. 21-year-old Dickens, a 16hh chestnut gelding, is one of the force's best…

Gwain, an 18hh grey gelding, is coming to The Horse Trust for a year's respite because he suffers from intermittent lameness caused by navicular syndrome. It is hoped that his condition will improve by next year so he can return…

In January, The Horse Trust  rescued Pixie, a 12hh grey mare, who was found abandoned. I was asked to look after her as I've worked quite a lot with nervous horses. When Pixie arrived she was extremely nervous of people…

Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is looking for a home for Bess, an affectionate mare who was found abandoned on Boxing Day. Bess, a 12hh black mare, was found abandoned in a snow-covered field last year. The Horse Trust, which…