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Saying Goodbye to Sponsorship Star Gnasha

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Sponsorship Star Gnasha.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Meet Our Newest Residents: Nimrod, Taz and Vision

We’ve had a few very special arrivals at The Horse Trust this summer, and we’re delighted to introduce our new residents Nimrod, Taz and Vision – three very different characters who have all recently begun their well-deserved retirements with us. We’re so pleased to have…

Bransby Horses Spring/Summer 2026 Lottery Results

Going the Extra Mile: Gaddesden Place RDA Raises £1,624 for The Horse Trust

What started as a 140km challenge became an incredible 193km achievement – raising £3,249 for two charities and helping provide care for a very special former RDA pony. When the team at Gaddesden Place Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) took on The Horse Trust’s Hoofing…

Remembering Fudge

We’re sad to share that we have said goodbye to our much-loved resident, Fudge. Fudge joined The Horse Trust in May 2014, aged 13, after retiring from the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton, South London. A gentle 14.2hh grey gelding, he had spent his working life helping young people…

Dobby finds his new home

We’re delighted to share some very special news: Dobby is off to his new home! Dobby first arrived at The Horse Trust in April 2021, when he was just six months old. He had been found wandering alone on the roads in Buckinghamshire, severely underweight, dehydrated and in poor…

Understanding the WBGT Index and managing horses in hot weather

With periods of hot weather becoming increasingly common, assessing heat risk and supporting horses to remain safe and comfortable is a key welfare consideration. NEWC President Dr David Marlin, an equine physiologist with internationally recognised expertise in equine exercise…

Equine charities come together to tackle shared challenges

Representatives from ten member organisations of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) recently came together for an online workshop exploring how charities can continue to support equines in need amid increasing welfare pressures. The workshop was run by NEWC for its…

Redwings Horse Sanctuary welcomes UK government fireworks public consultation

NEWC member Redwings Horse Sanctuary has welcomed the launch of the UK Government’s public consultation on proposals to strengthen fireworks regulations. Redwings, alongside other organisations including fellow NEWC member Blue Cross, the British Horse Society, the RSPCA and…

NEWC Strategic Goal Recognition Awards 2026 – Nominations Open

The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) is inviting nominations for the NEWC Strategic Goal Recognition Awards 2026, celebrating the people, teams and partnerships making a positive difference for equine welfare. These awards recognise achievements that support NEWC's…