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…
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…
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…
A research project funded by The Horse Trust has found that lameness is the most common reason for euthanasing a geriatric horse. This research is the first in the UK to provide data on the causes of death in geriatric…
A research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that 40% of horses had suffered a traumatic injury within the past year. Only 13% of injuries occurred during ridden exercise, while 62% occurred while the horse was…
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…
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…
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…
The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Sherwin, who worked with the Merseyside Police Mounted Section for 12 years before retiring to the Buckinghamshire sanctuary in January 2008. 18-year-old Sherwin, a 17hh grey gelding, had been involved in policing…
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…
Two Shetland ponies that were rehomed by The Horse Trust last February are enjoying life at their new home in a village south of Milton Keynes. The Horse Trust, which runs an equine rehoming scheme that covers Buckinghamshire and the…
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…
The Horse Trust has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of horses being abandoned across Buckinghamshire. In 2010, the Buckinghamshire charity took on seven abandoned horses. In the previous five years (between 2004 and 2009), it did not take…
A horse from an Oxfordshire Riding for the Disabled group has retired to The Horse Trust’s sanctuary after 19 years service, during which she has given hundreds of rides to disabled people. 26-year-old Topsy, a 14.3 hh skewbald mare, has…
The Horse Trust is today celebrating the progress made by the horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from Spindles Farm three years ago. Of the more than 100 horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from Spindles Farm between 4 and 9 January…
The Horse Trust is celebrating a success for its rehoming scheme after learning that Spindles Farm rescue horse Disney has made "amazing training progress" at the Horse Rangers Association. Spindles Farm rescue horse Disney was rehomed by The Horse Trust…
The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Barkis, who worked with the Greater Manchester Police Mounted Section for 13 years before retiring to the sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire. "I'm totally gutted that he's gone. I was very attached to…
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…
Yearling Dillon, who was rescued earlier this year, has been found a new home thanks to an equine rehoming scheme run by The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire. Dillon, a 12hh iron grey yearling was abandoned in London Colney…
Staff at The Horse Trust are delighted to have found a new home for Shetland ponies Timmy and Snakey. The ponies were found a home through the Buckinghamshire charity's rehoming scheme, which focuses on retired, unridden horses from any background.…
Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is looking for a home for Ben, one of the horses rescued from Spindles Farm. Homes are sought in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties, including Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Ben, a 13.3hh 5-year-old piebald…
Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is looking for a home for Dancer, a young horse who came to the charity when his owner passed away. Homes are sought in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties, including Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.…
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