The Horse Trust

‘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’

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

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