The Horse Trust

Heartbreak as Met police horse of 12 years put down aged 25

‘Due to her kind, calm and placid nature Cumbria was a huge favourite with all who met and had the pleasure of riding her’

Farewell to ‘one of the bravest’: decorated former police horse put down aged 29

The gelding retired from the police force aged 21, after 17 years service

Carrot donations, wheeled horses and star jumps: charities look to alternative fundraising measures

While visitor centres are closed and events cancelled, activities including sponsorship, donations, and art sales could help raise vital funds with support from the public

Elderly donkey stuns staff by recovering from life-threatening illness

‘Donkeys are notorious for hiding any pain or illness extremely well, so we knew we needed to act fast’

Retired 18hh cavalry horse reunited with friends after recovering from surgery

The 18hh gelding joined the charity in 2014 after eight years with the Household Cavalry Blues and Royal’s regiment

Godsend for charities as brokers award grants

The £50,500 pot was split between 10 charities – six of which were equine

Equine charities among those hit by coronavirus pandemic

‘As brave as they come’: heartbreak as retired police horse put down

‘Albert was very much loved by all the team and everyone who had met him while he was out on duty’

Tributes paid to ‘feisty’ chestnut mare who taught children to ride

‘A small pony with the biggest of characters, in Gucci’s head she definitely thought she was more 16.2hh than 13.2hh’

The Princess Royal’s former charger retires aged 24

Throughout her career Elizabeth took part in state and ceremonial duties such as the royal wedding in 2011, The Queen’s diamond jubilee parade, the Major General’s inspections and the state openings of Parliament

‘Gentle giant’ earns his retirement after long Household Division service

A spokesman for the Horse Trust said Oscar had a ‘colourful’ career and was responsible for carrying senior officers on state ceremonial parades

New ‘vital’ strangles tool available to owners and vets

Dr Richard Newton said the website provides ‘comprehensive insights’ about the disease that have never been available before

‘Mischievous’ retired King’s Troop horse reunited with former riders

The 18hh gelding once had a “nibble” on the Duchess of Cornwall during the official opening of new barracks in Woolwich

‘End of an era’: farewell to brave retired police horse who played vital role in riots

‘ It was safe to say everyone fell in love with him instantly and not just for his dashing looks’

Mother and daughter Windsor Greys who took part in Royal Wedding reunited

The mares who served the Royal Mews for a combined 26 years have met again at the Horse Trust

‘We will truly miss him’: farewell to Household Cavalry ‘gentle giant'

The gelding attended numerous high-profile parades including The Queen’s birthday parade, the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Queen’s diamond jubilee parade

Horse Trust welcomes new equine residents after years of public service

‘It’s our privilege to provide a dignified and relaxed retirement for these wonderful equine civil servants’

Police horse who was punched on the nose by drunk fan retires after 14 years on the beat

‘I will personally make sure that Bud will never see another football scarf while he is with us!’

‘A beautiful mare with a heart of gold’: farewell to long-serving police horse

‘Annabelle was a quirky little soul who was utterly adored by everyone who met her’

Shire with a ‘heart of gold’ put down aged 22

‘Tryfan was a magnificent looking horse with a beautiful flowing mane and feathers, not to mention his gorgeous face with the kindest eyes’