Saying Goodbye to Sponsorship Star Gnasha
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Sponsorship Star Gnasha.
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What’s On at The Horse Trust This Year
Last updated: October 2026 2026 marks 140 years of The Horse Trust – and there’s never been a better time to visit. Nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills between High Wycombe and Aylesbury, our horse sanctuary Buckinghamshire site is home to up to 140 retired and rescued…
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Celebrating the Winners of the NEWC Strategic Goal Recognition Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce the winners of the National Equine Welfare Council's Strategic Goal Recognition Awards 2026. Presented at our Annual General Meeting on 17th September, the awards celebrate outstanding achievements by individuals, organisations and teams who are…
Meet Flo: From a nervous rescue pony to a confident youngster ready for her next chapter
When Flo first arrived at The Horse Trust as a rescue pony, the world was a rather daunting place. This little chestnut roan Shetland cross had come into our care after living in an environment where basic care and handling had been neglected for a long time. Nervous and…
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Promoting equine welfare at Farrier Focus
The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) joined fellow equine welfare organisations at Farrier Focus in Warwickshire over the weekend, promoting the vital importance of good footcare and strengthening connections with professionals working across the equine sector. Held…
NEWC Welcomes Atticus Equine as an Associate
The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is delighted to welcome Atticus Equine as a new Associate. Founded by Dr Imogen Burrows MRCVS, Veterinary Services Director, the independent equine veterinary and dentistry practice is based in East Sussex and provides welfare-led care…
BEVA launches new Coping with Confinement Toolkit
NEWC member, the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), has launched a new Coping with Confinement Toolkit, supporting equine veterinary professionals in managing the behavioural and welfare challenges associated with periods of confinement. Periods of confinement…
Goodnight, Buster
We’re sad to share that we have said goodbye to our much-loved resident, Buster. Buster joined The Horse Trust in March 2023, aged 22, after retiring from his remarkable career with Crosby Riding for the Disabled Association. A handsome 15.2hh black gelding, Buster had spent…
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Lancashire Mounted Branch hoofs it for The Horse Trust
10km, horse costumes and plenty of community spirit helped Lancashire Mounted Branch raise £930 for The Horse Trust. On Sunday 9th August, team members from Lancashire Constabulary’s Mounted Branch, along with their families and friends, took on a very special fundraising…
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UK equine welfare safety net at breaking point as rescue centres face rising demand and falling support
The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is warning that the UK’s equine rescue, rehoming and sanctuary sector is under severe and growing pressure, with organisations reporting rising welfare demand, escalating costs, falling donations and limited space to take in equines in…
Remembering Trojan
We’re sad to share that we have said goodbye to our much-loved resident, Trojan. Trojan joined The Horse Trust in June 2013 after retiring from the Essex Police Mounted Section, which had been disbanded the previous year. A striking 17.2hh bay gelding, Trojan had spent four…
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NEWC members collaborate on new feral pony education series
Three NEWC member organisations are collaborating on a new training series designed to help people understand the realities of taking on a feral or semi-handled pony. Led by the British Horse Society (BHS), the Feral Pony Education Series brings together the expertise of BHS…
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