The Horse Trust

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’

Farewell to ‘extremely special’ 19hh retired police horse

‘He was absolutely magnificent and with that colour, boy, he stood out from the crowd’

Loyal police horse who braved fires and missiles during London riots retires

The police horse had received an honour for his courage under fire while being deployed during riots in London

‘No equine is low maintenance’: companion pony warning

‘Owners must meet the needs of all their equines as individuals’

Striking mare to enjoy happy retirement after a decade’s service

‘We are delighted to have her join our Horse Trust family’

‘The silence was unsettling’: first on the scene remember Spindles Farm horrors

‘The stories of those ponies who survived and are living the lives they deserve and are very loved and appreciated, are what helps me overcome the horror’

‘Rest easy now’: retired police horse dies aged 29

The former Thames Valley Police horse enjoyed a 12-year retirement with the Horse Trust following a decade in service with the force

Shetland given ‘all clear’ after three months in isolation

The Shetland pony had to spend three months in isolation while awaiting the all-clear from the infection

Windsor grey retires from royal service to join old friends

“It is a privilege to provide a tranquil retirement for horses and ponies that have served the country or our communities”

Old soldier to enjoy retirement after 22 years’ military service

‘His work is done’: the country's longest-serving military horse steps back from his Army career

Starving pony battles for survival

Duchess' microchip failed to reveal any useful information about the mare, other than her name and approximate age

'Not a dry eye' as trio retires to Horse Trust pastures

Three of Greater Manchester Police's long-serving horses have retired in a tearful farewell

'Dirtiest horse in the British army' dies aged 30

Former Household Cavalry horse Sevastopol has died aged 30

'Noble and polite' police horse retires to quieter life in the country

"Max" had served with Northumbria Police for eight years

Foal with promising future dies suddenly following rescue

Staff are “heartbroken” following the sudden death of a colt they rescued from six months ago

Help Horse & Hound support good causes

H&H reports on the latest equestrian charitable works and donations

'Most emaciated horse ever seen' makes full recovery thanks to charity

Polly was found with two other mares in February who both had to be put down

Carole Mortimer's sport horse comment: Making the kindest cut [H&H VIP]

Why are so many young colts kept entire? And why were the prices at the recent Brightwells auction so dismal? Carole Mortimer wonders whether breeders are delivering what buyers want and whether buyers need to readjust their price expectations for a decent sport horse