Gorgeous Gawain!

Thank you to everyone who voted for their Horse Trust Valentine. We are extremely excited to announce that the horse with the most votes was…. Gawain!

Gawain worked with the Metropolitan Police for 8 years and is a ¾ Irish Draught with a striking Roman nose. He was fearless in volatile and violent situations such as the student fees and G20 demonstrations and the Cardiff v Chelsea Match in February 2010, which was described by some police officers as the worst football violence since the seventies.

Gawain was often used for ceremonial duties and was regularly used in “Grey Escorts” that precede and follow the Royal Carriages and Household Cavalry state occasions.  Gawain’s size and kind disposition made him a great favourite with London’s visitors and residents and is probably one of the most photographed horses in the world.

Sponsor Gawain

Gawain is now available to sponsor from just £2.00 a month and you can become a friend of The Horse Trust by sponsoring him today. Sponsors will recieve a photograph of Gawain suitable for framing, a fact sheet and a certificate. They also recieve regular updates and invitations to exclusive event here at our Home of Rest.

To sponsor Gawain, please call Lucy on 01494 488464 or email lucy@horsetrust.org.uk

Free Draw Winner

Everyone who voted for their Horse Trust Valentine was added to our free prize draw and we are delighted to annouce that Mrs S. Edmonds has won a GOLD SPONSORSHIP of one of our horses. Congratulations!

Thank You

Thank you too all of our sponsors, and everyone who voted for their Horse Trust Valentine. Your support is truly appreciated. If you are interested in sponsoring a horse, pony or donkey please help by following the link.

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