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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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Sponsorship Star Gnasha.
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…
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…
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…
In the latest episode of The BHA Podcast, host Nick Lightfoot is joined by the BHA’s Director of Racing, Richard Wayman, to discuss the 2027 fixture list and today’s prize money funding announcement. Richard discusses the sport’s growth strategy and the future of the fixture…
Once again, we have witnessed a summer of political upheaval. It saw the arrival of a new administration led by PM Andy Burnham, swiftly followed by a lengthy recess and then the Political Party Conference season. In less than a month the Burnham Government will unveil its…
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…
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…
Information for prospective purchasers, vendors and consignors As we approach the height of the yearling sales season, the BHA has issued the following update to remind all vendors, consignors and prospective purchasers of the Rules of Racing in relation to the use of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
VMD and University of Liverpool delivering new research to close a key gap in UK surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in horses
The BHA has published a short video to highlight the importance of wearing the correct safety equipment when riding in a training environment. Under the Rules of Racing, stable employees, jockeys or any other person who rides a horse under the care of a licensed trainer must…
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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