Only days after we welcomed Huntsman to the Home of Rest we are pleased to tell you that his last operational mission was a complete success. After an amazing career with the Metropolitan Police Mounted Section (MET) Huntsman was loaned…
Here's handsome Huntsman, another of our newbies. He has had an amazing career. He's a 20-year-old 17hh Irish Draught who spent most of his working life with the Metropolitan Police Mounted Section (MET). Then, a couple of years ago, the…
On 12 January, officers from the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branches 1 Unit along with our very own Estate Foreman and former mounted Sergeant Jon Taylor were commended for their courage, professionalism and restraint whilst dealing with a large scale, spontaneous…
We would like to thank the Mounted Police Association for their donation of over £400 to The Horse Trust this Christmas. The money was raised during a raffle at their Christmas dinner and reunion. The Mounted Police Association is open…
Here we have double trouble that is Mr Jon Taylor and our resident Gawain. Sergeant Jon Taylor gave 32 years combined service in the Police and Military. During his service in the Metropolitan Police Mounted Regiment, gorgeous Gawain was issued…
This Wednesday 20th July 2016, The Horse Trust based in Speen, Buckinghamshire will be remembering Hyde Park horses Sefton and Echo, and the tragic victims of the Hyde Park bombing. It is 34 years since this horrific atrocity in Knightsbridge,…
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…
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…
Thames Valley Police Horse Spartan has retired to The Horse Trust after spending six years’ serving the public. Thames Valley Police Mounted Section Spartan, a 17.1hh Clydesdale cross fondly known as Sparky, served with the Thames Valley Police Mounted Section.…
As The Horse Trust welcomes a new resident, Qwerty, we say fond farewell to Poppy, who is returning to training before she will begin helping to police the busy streets of our capital. The Horse Trust works very closely with…
The Horse Trust has issued a statement in response to the terrible incident in Newcastle city centre where a man punched a police horse from the West Yorkshire mounted branch. Newcastle United fans began rioting after their team lost against…
Shrek is a 17.3hh, 17 year old gelding who has retired to The Horse Trust after serving with the City of London Police for 8 years. Gorgeous grey Shrek patrolled the City of London streets and his duties ranged from…
On the 1st November The Horse Trust welcomed a new arrival from Thames Valley Police. Otto, a 17 year old bay gelding, has a slightly nervous disposition and was nicknamed Melman by his officers, after the scared giraffe from the…
The Horse Trust is delighted to welcome back one of our former residents, Chiswick. He originally came to us for several months respite back in February 2012. However, after 12 years’ service, he is now permanently retiring from the Metropolitan…
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…
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'…
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…
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…
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…
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