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The Horse Trust Reopens its Doors and Welcomes in Two Greater Manchester Police Horses

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:21:44 GMT

On the day that Britain expected to exit its worst recession in decades The Horse Trust (26th January) announced that it is reopening its doors of its sanctuary, thanks to an increase in donations from the public.

Thames Valley Police Donates £400 to The Horse Trust

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:21:44 GMT

Thames Valley Police has donated £400 to The Horse Trust in recognition of the work the charity does with retired horses.

The Horse Trust says Goodbye to Ex-Cavalry Horse Constantine

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:21:44 GMT

The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Constantine, a drum horse who had worked for the Household Cavalry for 20 years before retiring to The Horse Trust.

Help Needed

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:21:44 GMT

Two abandoned ponies recently found in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire.

Breakthrough in Equine Sarcoid Treatment as Researchers Succeed in Killing Sarcoid Cells using Gene Silencing Technology

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:21:44 GMT

Breakthrough in equine sarcoid treatment as researchers succeed in killing sarcoid cells using gene silencing technology.

The Horse Trust Hosts Welfare Forum for Livery Yard Managers for the Bucks Branch of the British Horse Society

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:41 GMT

The Horse Trust hosted an event on Tuesday evening for livery yard managers to provide information on horse welfare and legal issues.

9-year-old Hughenden Valley girl raises money for The Horse Trust

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:41 GMT

10 December 2009: Romy Fryer, 9, from Friars Gardens, Hughenden Valley, has raised £100 for The Horse Trust by organising a sponsored dog walk.

African Horse Sickness could Cost the UK over £3.5 Billion, According to Report

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:41 GMT

African Horse Sickness, a fatal and infectious horse disease that may spread to the UK due to global warming, could wipe out at least half the equine industry in the UK, according to an industry report published today.

The Horse Trust makes urgent appeal for horse homes in Buckinghamshire

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:41 GMT

The Horse Trust urgently needs more homes for retired horses in the Buckinghamshire area.

The Horse Trust prepares for a white Christmas

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:41 GMT

Staff at The Horse Trust are busy making final preparations for Christmas at the sanctuary.

Adverse Weather Conditions Closes The Horse Trust

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:41 GMT

Due to adverse weather conditions The Home is quite likely to be closed to visitors. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and we hope to see you soon when the weather improves!

Loaning Your Horse

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT

Loaning horses is a very sensible and practical option for sharing the costs of the care and welfare of a horse particularly in these difficult financial times.

Man Banned From Keeping Horses

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT

Karl Walde (aged 50) has been banned from keeping equids for 10 years after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to his horse, in a case brought by the RSPCA.

See The Horse Trust by Candlelight at Christmas Event

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT

The Horse Trust is running a Christmas event for visitors on Wednesday 9 December at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire.

Staffordshire Farrier Wins The Horse Trust Open Farriery Competition

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT

Matt Randles, 26, from Biddulph, Staffordshire has won a farriery competition sponsored by The Horse Trust.

The Horse Trust Announces Young Competition Winners

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT

The Horse Trust has today announced the winners of two competitions for young visitors to its sanctuary. Entries were received from over 100 young people who visited the sanctuary over the summer.

Office Volunteers Urgently Needed at The Horse Trust

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT

The Horse Trust urgently needs more volunteers to help out in the charity's office in Speen, Buckinghamshire, particularly over the busy Christmas period.

Young Ascot Racegoers Visit The Horse Trust

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT

17 children from Ascot Racecourse's Colts and Fillies Club spent an activity-packed afternoon at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire during October half-term.

Berkhamsted Woman takes on Cycle Challenge in Memory of her Daughter

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:11:27 GMT

Berkhamsted resident Kath Jones is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for The Horse Trust, in memory of her 21-year-old daughter Alexandra Jones, who died in a car crash in March 2009.

HRH Princess Royal Visits the Home of Rest for Horses

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:11:27 GMT

HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Horse Trust, attended a fundraising seminar at the charity's Home of Rest for Horses on Thursday 15th October.

The Horse Trust Mourns Loss of Ex-Royal Mews Horse and its Oldest Horse

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:11:27 GMT

The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Iceland, a horse that lived a grand life at The Royal Mews, which included pulling the Gold Coach during The Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The charity has also said goodbye to Big John, a 42-year-old ex-rescue horse that led a more humble existence.

Horse Rangers Association Pony Retires to The Horse Trust

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:11:27 GMT

A pony from the Horse Rangers Association has retired to The Horse Trust Sanctuary after 19 years service, during which she taught thousands of children to ride.

The Horse Trust Rehoming Scheme

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:11:27 GMT

The Horse Trust has launched a rehoming scheme in response to demand from desperate horse owners affected by the credit crunch.

The Horse Trust says Goodbye to Ex-Household Cavalry Horse Janus

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:17:06 GMT

The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Janus, a majestic drum horse who had been based at the Household Cavalry's Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge before retiring to The Horse Trust.

New Equine Welfare Compendium Launched

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:17:06 GMT

The National Equine Welfare Council has launched the third edition of the Equine Industry Welfare Guidelines Compendium at this year's British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress in Birmingham.

Researchers find a Significant Increase in Antibiotic Resistance in Horses that have been Hospitalised

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:53:41 GMT

A team of researchers working at Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital (1) in Liverpool have discovered that Escherichia coli (2) bacteria in a horse's intestine appear to acquire antibiotic resistance while a horse is hospitalised.

Marlow Freemason Lodge Raises Money for Local Horse Sanctuary

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:53:41 GMT

Cookham resident Derek Trice, the ex-Master of the Thames Mariner Lodge in Marlow, on Sunday visited The Horse Trust sanctuary to present a cheque for £200.

NEWC Responds to Growing Concerns for Equine Welfare

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:49:53 GMT

“Responsible Re-homing” and “Cutting Cost without Compromising on Welfare” are two leaflets that have been produced by the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) in response to the high number of requests for help that their members are receiving from horse owners struggling financially across the UK.

Researchers Investigate Impact of African Horse Sickness on UK Horse Industry

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:12:14 GMT

A team from University of Reading are starting research this week to investigate the potential economic and social impact of African Horse Sickness (AHS) control measures.

29-Year-Old Horse Trust Scholar Achieves International Qualification in Veterinary Pathology

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:13:42 GMT

Horse Trust scholar Lucy Woolford, 29, has achieved a qualification in veterinary pathology from Australia, and plans to take further specialist qualifications in veterinary pathology in the next 1 to 2 years.

Become a Friend of The Horse Trust on Facebook

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:20:51 GMT

The oldest horse charity in the world, The Horse Trust, can now be found on social networking site Facebook.

Abingdon and Witney College Students Raise Money for The Horse Trust

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:10:17 GMT

The Horse Trust was recently presented with a cheque for £806 by horse management students from an Oxfordshire further education college.

Link Found Between Visible Lesions on the Chewing Surface of Teeth and Pulpitis in Horses

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:31:28 GMT

Research funded by The Horse Trust has discovered a link between lesions on the chewing surface of horse teeth and pulpitis. This finding could allow earlier and more effective treatment of pulpitis, a painful inflammation of the pulp within a tooth which can lead to a tooth root abscess.

The Horse Trust's Response to Sentence in Gray vs. RSPCA (Spindles Farm case)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:07:58 GMT

Buckinghamshire horse dealer James Gray and his family were today sentenced at Bicester Magistrates Court, after being found guilty of charges of animal cruelty on 8 May.

The Horse Trust Announces New President

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:10:37 GMT

Baroness Mallalieu QC, a Life Peer and a passionate advocate of the countryside and riding, has become the new President of The Horse Trust.

Students get hands-on Experience of Equine Dentistry at The Horse Trust

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:27:05 GMT

The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, got a helping hand from a group of veterinary students last week.

The Horse Trust Sets a Challenge to Pupils from Local Schools

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:23:48 GMT

A group of "Gifted and Talented" students from local schools visited The Horse Trust's sanctuary at Speen, Buckinghamshire this week, and were set a challenge to "Make learning about horses fun at The Horse Trust”.

Information on the Horses, Ponies and Donkeys Looked After by The Horse Trust

Fri, 08 May 2009 05:17:07 GMT

All the horses, ponies and donkeys taken in from Spindles Farm were underweight, with body condition scores of 1 or 2. The ideal body condition score for a horse is 3.

The Horse Trust's Response to Verdict in Gray vs. RSPCA (Spindles Farm Case)

Fri, 08 May 2009 05:10:37 GMT

Buckinghamshire horse dealer James Gray and his family were today found guilty of charges of animal cruelty at Bicester Magistrates Court.

Sweet Itch Hope

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:40:48 GMT

Researchers succeed in isolating potential allergens in midge saliva - opening up the possibility of using immunotherapy to treat Sweet Itch

Success isolating allergens leads to hope treating Sweet Itch

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:40:30 GMT

Advice on Worming Horses

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:57:45 GMT

Roundworms that infect the intestines of horses are an important cause of disease and are a major welfare issue if not properly controlled

Fight Worm Drug Resistence

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:49:30 GMT

Small redworms (cyathostomins) are a major parasite that can affect horses of all ages. Horses with a severe infection of these worms can suffer greatly, with symptoms including weight loss, colic, diarrhoea and death.

National Equine Forum: Government Highlights Progress Made in Tackling Threat of African Horse Sickness

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:15:15 GMT

A government official spoke to attendees at the National Equine Forum1 about the progress made by a working group focused on African Horse Sickness (AHS).

Trust Scholar Exceeds

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:01:02 GMT

Horse Trust scholar Jennie Henderson, 30, has been awarded the Diploma of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine, making her one of the youngest equine internal medicine specialists in the UK.

Easter Events

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:54:33 GMT

Looking for something to do in the Easter holidays that is different, fun and informative? Why not come along to The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses to get "up close and personal" with some of the charity’s residents.

The Horse Trust Says Goodbye to its Oldest Resident

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:51:26 GMT

The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Lady, a black Shetland pony that lived at the sanctuary for 10 years.

Community Order and Ban for Owner of Neglected Shetland Ponies

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:38:37 GMT

William Pettigrove of Longwick, Buckinghamshire yesterday admitted to failing to meet the welfare needs of two Shetland Ponies.

Beware Internet Horse Trading

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:51:15 GMT

Buying a horse over the internet is potentially dangerous and irresponsible and equine charities will not be able to cope with the number of unwanted horses should this practice continue.

Clinic Clients Get to Grips with Worms

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:34:39 GMT

Horse owners in Suffolk have been getting to grips with worms – the type that cause real problems to horses and ponies alike.

Horse Trust Mourns Stevie's Passing

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:28:56 GMT

Stevie, the little white donkey who won the hearts of the staff and visitors at The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses, has been put peacefully to sleep after suffering an incurable attack of colic.

North and South Meet at the Horse Trust

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:52:40 GMT

Two horses from police forces at either end of England are to share retirement at The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses, Buckinghamshire.

Queen's Lead Horse Goes to Greener Pastures

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:25:47 GMT

The distinctive grey roan horse which led the team drawing HM The Queen’s state Gold Coach during the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002 has died in retirement at The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses.

Horse Trust Steps In To Protect Fell Ponies

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The Horse Trust is funding a three-year project to develop a genetic diagnostic test for Fell Pony Syndrome (FPS) and thus enable control and possible elimination of the disease.

Welfare Protocol Opens Door for Horse Rescues

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:50:25 GMT

The National Equine Welfare Protocol ensures that horses suffering as a consequence of cruelty or neglect will be rescued quickly and effectively, says The Horse Trust.

Job vacancies at The Horse Trust

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:06:44 GMT