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Long Serving Thames Valley Police Horse Retires To The Horse Trust

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:06:06 GMT

Thames Valley Police horse Clyde on Tuesday arrived at The Horse Trust's sanctuary for rescued and retired working horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire.

The Horse Trust Says Goodbye To "Much Loved" RDA Pony

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:01:49 GMT

The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to one of its longest standing residents, who retired to the sanctuary a decade ago from Waverley Driving Group Riding for the Disabled Association in Hertfordshire.

The Horse Trust Supporter Survey

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:22:06 GMT

Feedback from our supporters suggests that many of you would like to hear from us more regularly and in more detail about day to day activities at The Horse Trust and our horses. We want to do just that. We know how much you care and we want to keep you up to date by giving you exactly the information which interests you.

The Horse Trust Celebrates Being The 2011 Official Show Charity At Olympia The London International Horse Show

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:20:29 GMT

Equine welfare charity The Horse Trust is delighted to have been chosen to be the official show charity at the 2011 London International Horse Show at Olympia, which runs from 13 to 19 December 2011.

Buckinghamshire Charity, The Horse Trust, Today Launched It's New Range Of Christmas Cards And 2012 Calendar.

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:11:05 GMT

The charity, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, cares for around 90 rescued, abandoned and retired working horses, ponies and donkeys at its sanctuary in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire.

The Horse Trust Runs Equine Welfare Training Course For Local Authority Inspectors

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:07:21 GMT

30 local authority inspectors from across England recently attended The Horse Trust’s two day Equine Welfare Assessment and Handling Course.

Equestrian Business Owner Treks To Machu Picchu To Raise Money For The Horse Trust

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:45:07 GMT

Neil Thornton, who owns Great Westwood Equestrian Park in Kings Langley, recently returned from a trek in Peru, which he took part in to raise money for Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust.

The Horse Trust Launches New Range Of Christmas Gifts

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:42:12 GMT

Equine welfare charity The Horse Trust today launched a new range of Christmas gifts, including cards, notecards and pens.

GMP Horses That Policed Riots In Manchester Retire To The Horse Trust

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:33:00 GMT

Four brave police horses from the Greater Manchester Police are retiring to The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Buckinghamshire next week.

40% of Horses Injured Each Year, According To Survey Funded By The Horse Trust

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:32:57 GMT

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 turned out in the field.

Gaddesden RDA's "Best Pony" Retires To The Horse Trust

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:24:18 GMT

A much-loved pony that helped countless disabled children learn to ride at Gaddesden Place RDA Centre in Hemel Hempstead has retired to The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire.

Learn How To Handle A Horse At The Horse Trust This Autumn Half-Term

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:09:01 GMT

The Horse Trust is planning an action-packed schedule of activities during Autumn half-term at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire.

Lameness Is Most Common Reason For Euthanasia In Older Horses, According To Horse Owner Survey

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:44:52 GMT

A research project funded by equine charity The Horse Trust has found that lameness is the most common reason for euthanasing a geriatric horse.

Group Of Citrix Employees Volunteer At The Horse Trust

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:48:07 GMT

Six employees from the Gerrards Cross office of virtual computing provider Citrix Systems UK spent a day volunteering at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen on 4 October.

One Of Merseyside's "Most Lovable" Police Horses Retires To The Horse Trust

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:27:00 GMT

Merseyside Police horse Cracker on Tuesday 4 October travelled around 200 miles to The Horse Trust's sanctuary for rescued and retired working horses in Buckinghamshire.

Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic Run Open Day In Aid Of The Horse Trust

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:45:55 GMT

Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic held an open day for clients on Saturday 17 September where they raised £316 for equine welfare charity The Horse Trust.

Horse Trust Funded Research Finds Protein That May Help Maintain Equine Pregnancy

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:36:34 GMT

A research project funded by The Horse Trust has discovered for the first time expression of a protein in horses known to be important in maintaining pregnancy.

Lovestruck Shetland Ponies Reunited At The Horse Trust

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:08:26 GMT

Piglet and Rosie, two rescued Shetland ponies, have been reunited at The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire, after seven months apart.

Abandoned Pony Thrives Under Care Of Bedfordshire Student

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:19:36 GMT

Abandoned pony Bess is coming on in "leaps and bounds" under the care of Wilstead resident Katy Izzard, 21, after the pony was re-homed by Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust last year.

Horse-mad Quartet Raise Funds for The Horse Trust

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:07:22 GMT

A massive thank you to Lucy and Alisha Oakley, Emily Tozer and Lucy Biswell who raised just under £200 for The Horse Trust by taking part in a sponsored walk.

The Horse Trust Welcomes In Three Metropolitan Police Horses.

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:24:39 GMT

Three long-serving police horses from the Metropolitan Police force have arrived at The Horse Trust.

Police Horse Pledge Book

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:04:09 GMT

The Horse Trust Funded Research Discovers Impact Of Peptides On Equine Inflammatory Disease

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:51:55 GMT

A research project funded by The Horse Trust has made important discoveries about how two peptides regulate the inflammatory response in horses. This knowledge could help with the development of improved anti-inflammatory drugs, which are used to treat a wide range of conditions in horses.

Get Advice From Equine Experts At The Horse Trust's Stand

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:49:39 GMT

Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust has various events planned at its Bucks County Show stand next month.

The Horse Trust 125th Anniversary Newsletter

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:34:56 GMT

Download the latest newsletter for The Horse Trust.

The Horse Trust Appeals For Donations To Provide Vet Treatment To Retired Met Police And Army Horse

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:55:33 GMT

Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is appealing for donations to help pay for thousands of pounds of veterinary treatment required by two working horses it took in earlier this year.

Norton Man Raises Money For The Horse Trust In Memory Of His Mother

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:27:06 GMT

Stuart Gordon, 40, from Norton, North Yorkshire is hoping to raise £1,000 for equine charity The Horse Trust by running the York 10k on Sunday 31 July.

Book A "Horse Body Painting" Session At The Horse Trust This Summer!

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:10:10 GMT

The Horse Trust is now accepting bookings for "horse body painting" sessions during the summer holidays at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire.

Abingdon And Witney College Students Raise Over £1,000 For The Horse Trust

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:51:29 GMT

Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust has been presented with a cheque for £1294.45 by horse management students from an Oxfordshire further education college.

The Horse Trust Finds New Home For Spindles Farm Rescue Pony At Youth Charity

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:14:14 GMT

Spindles Farm rescue pony Star, a 13hh five-year-old black gelding, last week travelled from The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire to his new home at Oakwood Youth Challenge in Wokingham, Berkshire.

Police Horse Clyde Receives Commendation At Royal Ascot Before Retiring To The Horse Trust

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:52:13 GMT

After a long, distinguished career policing the streets of Thames Valley 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.

The Horse Trust Holds 125th Anniversary Horse Parade And Unveils Plans For The Home Of Rest

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:36:09 GMT

Equine charity The Horse Trust last week held a horse parade at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The charity has also unveiled its ambitious plans for the sanctuary, which include a new isolation and quarantine block, intensive care boxes and a Horse Walker.

The Horse Trust Launches 125 Year Anniversary Celebrations And It's Plans For The Future

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:55:34 GMT

Equine charity The Horse Trust has launched a year of celebrations to commemorate its 125th anniversary. The charity also announced its future plans that will build up the links between its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire, the equine research it funds and its training programme.

The Horse Trust 125th Anniversary

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:10:40 GMT

The Horse Trust is the oldest horse charity in the world.

Trainee Armed Forces Medics Volunteer At The Horse Trust

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:46:22 GMT

26 volunteers from the British Army and Royal Air Force spent a day helping out at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Buckinghamshire earlier this month (7 May).

Largest Police Horse In The UK Gets Respite At The Horse Trust

Thu, 19 May 2011 03:43:25 GMT

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.

High Wycombe Girl Wins The Horse Trust's Easter Competition

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:58:47 GMT

Steffi Boyes, 8, from High Wycombe visited The Horse Trust last weekend to collect her prize for winning the Junior category of The Horse Trust's Easter competition.

Children Have An "Egg-tastic" Day Out At The Horse Trust

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:11:12 GMT

Over 30 children took part in The Horse Trust’s first ever Easter Egg Hunt at 2:30pm on Easter Sunday (24 April).

The Horse Trust Says Goodbye To Heroic Merseyside Police Horse Sherwin

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:01:49 GMT

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 2008.

Take Part In Educational "Horse Body Painting" At The Horse Trust This Summer!

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:46:49 GMT

The Horse Trust is running a variety of activities during the summer holidays at the charity's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire, including educational "horse body painting", demonstrations and competitions.

The Horse Trust Features On BBC's Animal 24:7

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:31:09 GMT

The Horse Trust's work with the horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from Spindles Farm has been featured on BBC One's Animal 24:7 programme.

Leading Horse Charities Help Welsh Inspectors Get To Grips With Feral Ponies

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:38:52 GMT

Over 40 local authority inspectors from across Wales have been given training in assessing and handling feral ponies.

Take Part In The Horse Trust's First Ever Easter Egg Hunt

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:03:06 GMT

The Horse Trust is running a variety of activities during the Easter holidays at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire, including an Easter Egg Hunt, competitions and demonstrations.

Armed Forces Volunteers Help Out At The Horse Trust

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:46:13 GMT

Over 30 volunteers from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force spent a day helping out at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Buckinghamshire on Sunday 13 March. The Horse Trust looks after horses and ponies, providing an animal sanctuary. They include ex-military and ex-working horses.

Warwick University Student Goes Blonde For The Horse Trust

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:54:28 GMT

18-year-old Warwick University student Yaqin Khan has dyed his hair blonde to raise money for equine charity The Horse Trust.

Research Funded By The Horse Trust Shows Link Between Bacteria And Equine Periodontal Disease

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:57:44 GMT

The potential role of bacteria in the development of periodontal disease in horses has been shown in research funded by The Horse Trust.

Horse Trust - Funded Test For Fell Pony Foal Syndrome A "Massive Success" With Breeders

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:19:59 GMT

A genetic test for carriers of Fell Pony Foal Syndrome, developed with funding from The Horse Trust, has been a hit with the Fell and Dales breeding community, with nearly 1000 breeders submitting samples for testing in just one year.

Long-Serving Army Horse Retires To The Horse Trust

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:01:02 GMT

A horse that has spent nearly 19 years working for the army has retired to The Horse Trust in Speen, Buckinghamshire.

The Horse Trust Rehoming Update: Shetland Ponies Enjoy Life With Retired Farmers

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:30:14 GMT

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.

Longest Serving Greater Manchester Police Horses Retire To The Horse Trust

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:44:52 GMT

Two horses from the Greater Manchester Police force are retiring to The Horse Trust's Home of Rest for Horses in Buckinghamshire. Dickens, a horse that has been with the Greater Manchester Police force for 15 years, and Warwick, who has been with the force for four years, will be retiring to the sanctuary on Monday 14 February.

Wendover Beavers Raise Money For The Horse Trust

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:07:30 GMT

1st Wendover Beavers have raised £401.25 for local charity The Horse Trust by taking part in a sponsored run.

Meet New Arrivals At The Horse Trust This Spring Half-Term

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:24:36 GMT

People visiting The Horse Trust during Spring half-term will be able to meet some of the new residents, as well as taking part in a variety of activities.

Metropolitan Police Horse Receives Respite Care At The Horse Trust Before 2012 Olympics

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:02:56 GMT

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 to the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch to help police the London 2012 Olympics.

The Horse Trust Welcomes Defra's Proposal To Create Single Horse Passport Issuing Organisation

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:49:00 GMT

The Horse Trust has welcomed the news that Defra may be cutting the number of passport issuing organisations.

The Horse Trust Appeals For Donations To Provide Vet Treatment To Abandoned Horses

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:26:42 GMT

Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is appealing for donations to help pay for thousands of pounds of veterinary treatment required by two abandoned horses it has taken in.

Riding For The Disabled Horse Retires To The Horse Trust

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:43:07 GMT

A horse from an Oxfordshire Riding for the Disabled group has retired to The Horse Trust’s sanctuary in Buckinghamshire after 19 years service, during which she has given hundreds of rides to disabled people.

The Horse Trust Reports Growing Problem Of Horse Abandonment

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:47:02 GMT

The Horse Trust has noticed a dramatic increase in the number of horses being abandoned across Buckinghamshire.

The Horse Trust Welcomes New Defra Rules On Online Veterinary Medicine Suppliers

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:17:20 GMT

Equine charity The Horse Trust has welcomed the announcement from Defra to introduce new controls on the online sale of veterinary medicines.

Three Years On, The Horse Trust Celebrates The Progress Made By The Rescued Equines

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:38:39 GMT

Equine charity The Horse Trust is today celebrating the progress made by the horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from Spindles Farm three years ago.