News - 2009
December
The Horse Trust prepares for a white Christmas
Staff at The Horse Trust are busy making final preparations for Christmas at the sanctuary.
The Horse Trust makes urgent appeal for horse homes in Buckinghamshire
The Horse Trust urgently needs more homes for retired horses in the Buckinghamshire area.
The Horse Trust Hosts Welfare Forum for Livery Yard Managers for the Bucks Branch of the British Horse Society
The Horse Trust hosted an event on Tuesday evening for livery yard managers to provide information on horse welfare and legal issues.
9-year-old Hughenden Valley girl raises money for The Horse Trust
10 December 2009: Romy Fryer, 9, from Friars Gardens, Hughenden Valley, has raised £100 for The Horse Trust by organising a sponsored dog walk.
African Horse Sickness could Cost the UK over £3.5 Billion, According to Report
African Horse Sickness, a fatal and infectious horse disease that may spread to the UK due to global warming, could wipe out at least half the equine industry in the UK, according to an industry report published today.
Adverse Weather Conditions Closes The Horse Trust
Due to adverse weather conditions The Home is quite likely to be closed to visitors. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and we hope to see you soon when the weather improves!
November
Loaning Your Horse
Loaning horses is a very sensible and practical option for sharing the costs of the care and welfare of a horse particularly in these difficult financial times.
Man Banned From Keeping Horses
Karl Walde (aged 50) has been banned from keeping equids for 10 years after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to his horse, in a case brought by the RSPCA.
See The Horse Trust by Candlelight at Christmas Event
The Horse Trust is running a Christmas event for visitors on Wednesday 9 December at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire.
Staffordshire Farrier Wins The Horse Trust Open Farriery Competition
Matt Randles, 26, from Biddulph, Staffordshire has won a farriery competition sponsored by The Horse Trust.
The Horse Trust Announces Young Competition Winners
The Horse Trust has today announced the winners of two competitions for young visitors to its sanctuary. Entries were received from over 100 young people who visited the sanctuary over the summer.
Young Ascot Racegoers Visit The Horse Trust
17 children from Ascot Racecourse's Colts and Fillies Club spent an activity-packed afternoon at The Horse Trust's sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire during October half-term.
October
Berkhamsted Woman Takes On Cycle Challenge In Memory Of Her Daughter
Berkhamsted resident Kath Jones is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for The Horse Trust, in memory of her 21-year-old daughter Alexandra Jones, who died in a car crash in March 2009.
HRH Princess Royal Visits The Home Of Rest For Horses
HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Horse Trust, attended a fundraising seminar at the charity's Home of Rest for Horses on Thursday 15th October.
Horse Rangers Association Pony Retires to The Horse Trust
A pony from the Horse Rangers Association has retired to The Horse Trust Sanctuary after 19 years service, during which she taught thousands of children to ride.
The Horse Trust Mourns Loss of Ex-Royal Mews Horse and its Oldest Horse
The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Iceland, a horse that lived a grand life at The Royal Mews, which included pulling the Gold Coach during The Queen's Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The charity has also said goodbye to Big John, a 42-year-old ex-rescue horse that led a more humble existence.
The Horse Trust Rehoming Scheme
The Horse Trust has launched a rehoming scheme in response to demand from desperate horse owners affected by the credit crunch.September
The Horse Trust Says Goodbye To Ex-Household Cavalry Horse Janus
The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Janus, a majestic drum horse who had been based at the Household Cavalry's Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge before retiring to The Horse Trust.
New Equine Welfare Compendium Launched
The National Equine Welfare Council has launched the third edition of the Equine Industry Welfare Guidelines Compendium at this year's British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress in Birmingham.
Researchers find a Significant Increase in Antibiotic Resistance in Horses that have been Hospitalised
A team of researchers working at Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital (1) in Liverpool have discovered that Escherichia coli (2) bacteria in a horse's intestine appear to acquire antibiotic resistance while a horse is hospitalised.
August
Marlow Freemason Lodge Raises Money for Local Horse Sanctuary
Cookham resident Derek Trice, the ex-Master of the Thames Mariner Lodge in Marlow, on Sunday visited The Horse Trust sanctuary to present a cheque for £200.
The Horse Trust celebrates its busiest summer ever
The Horse Trust is experiencing its busiest summer ever, with more than 200 visitors some days.
Buckinghamshire Pony Club Members Visit The Horse Trust to Learn About Responsible Horse Ownership
Rebecca Evans, The Horse Trust's Equine Welfare Manager, last week gave a talk to members of the Old Berkeley Hunt South branch of the Pony Club at The Home of Rest for Horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire.
Join in the Summer Fun at The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust is running a variety of activities during the summer holidays at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire.
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE WAR HORSE AT NEW LONDON THEATRE
The Horse Trust has linked up with the producers of the magnificent show “War Horse” to offer our supporters the chance to win a family ticket.
Halifax Equine Centre Raises Money for The Horse Trust
Turbury Equine, a Halifax-based livery yard and training facility, on Sunday held an open day event and raised £400 for equine welfare charity The Horse Trust.
July
The Horse Trust Erects Mural Created by Local School Pupils
Visitors to The Horse Trust's Home of Rest for Horses in Speen, Buckinghamshire will now be greeted by the sight of an eye-catching mural on the wall of the demonstration area.
NEWC Responds to Growing Concerns for Equine Welfare
“Responsible Re-homing” and “Cutting Cost without Compromising on Welfare” are two leaflets that have been produced by the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) in response to the high number of requests for help that their members are receiving from horse owners struggling financially across the UK.
Researchers Investigate Impact of African Horse Sickness on UK Horse Industry
A team from University of Reading are starting research this week to investigate the potential economic and social impact of African Horse Sickness (AHS) control measures.
29-Year-Old Horse Trust Scholar Achieves International Qualification in Veterinary Pathology
Horse Trust scholar Lucy Woolford, 29, has achieved a qualification in veterinary pathology from Australia, and plans to take further specialist qualifications in veterinary pathology in the next 1 to 2 years.
The Horse Trust Criticises 'Rescue' of Foreign Slaughter Horses
The Horse Trust has criticised the growing trend of European horses destined for slaughter being purchased and imported to the UK.
June
Become a Friend of The Horse Trust on Facebook
The oldest horse charity in the world, The Horse Trust, can now be found on social networking site Facebook.
Abingdon and Witney College Students Raise Money for The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust was recently presented with a cheque for £806 by horse management students from an Oxfordshire further education college.
Greater Manchester Police Horse Retires to Buckinghamshire Horse Sanctuary
A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) horse has retired to The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses after 15 years service.
Link Found Between Visible Lesions on the Chewing Surface of Teeth and Pulpitis in Horses
Research funded by The Horse Trust has discovered a link between lesions on the chewing surface of horse teeth and pulpitis. This finding could allow earlier and more effective treatment of pulpitis, a painful inflammation of the pulp within a tooth which can lead to a tooth root abscess.
The Horse Trust's Response to Sentence in Gray vs. RSPCA (Spindles Farm case)
Buckinghamshire horse dealer James Gray and his family were today sentenced at Bicester Magistrates Court, after being found guilty of charges of animal cruelty on 8 May.
The Horse Trust Announces New President
Baroness Mallalieu QC, a Life Peer and a passionate advocate of the countryside and riding, has become the new President of The Horse Trust.
May
Students get hands-on Experience of Equine Dentistry at The Horse Trust
The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, got a helping hand from a group of veterinary students last week.
The Horse Trust Sets a Challenge to Pupils from Local Schools
A group of "Gifted and Talented" students from local schools visited The Horse Trust's sanctuary at Speen, Buckinghamshire this week, and were set a challenge to "Make learning about horses fun at The Horse Trust”.
Information on the Horses, Ponies and Donkeys Looked After by The Horse Trust
All the horses, ponies and donkeys taken in from Spindles Farm were underweight, with body condition scores of 1 or 2. The ideal body condition score for a horse is 3.
The Horse Trust's Response to Verdict in Gray vs. RSPCA (Spindles Farm Case)
Buckinghamshire horse dealer James Gray and his family were today found guilty of charges of animal cruelty at Bicester Magistrates Court.
April
Sweet Itch Hope
Researchers succeed in isolating potential allergens in midge saliva - opening up the possibility of using immunotherapy to treat Sweet Itch
Advice on Worming Horses
Roundworms that infect the intestines of horses are an important cause of disease and are a major welfare issue if not properly controlled
Fight Worm Drug Resistence
Small redworms (cyathostomins) are a major parasite that can affect horses of all ages. Horses with a severe infection of these worms can suffer greatly, with symptoms including weight loss, colic, diarrhoea and death.
National Equine Forum: Government Highlights Progress Made in Tackling Threat of African Horse Sickness
A government official spoke to attendees at the National Equine Forum1 about the progress made by a working group focused on African Horse Sickness (AHS).
Trust Scholar Exceeds
Horse Trust scholar Jennie Henderson, 30, has been awarded the Diploma of the European College of Equine Internal Medicine, making her one of the youngest equine internal medicine specialists in the UK.
Easter Events
Looking for something to do in the Easter holidays that is different, fun and informative? Why not come along to The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses to get "up close and personal" with some of the charity’s residents.
March
The Horse Trust Says Goodbye To Its Oldest Resident
The Horse Trust has sadly said goodbye to Lady, a black Shetland pony that lived at the sanctuary for 10 years.
Surprise Discovery Made About Tendon Renewal in Different Tendons - With Potential Ramifications for the Prevention and Treatment of Tendonitis
A research project funded by The Horse Trust has made a surprise discovery about the differences in tendon renewal between low and high strain equine tendons.
Credit Crunch Leads to Five-fold Increase in Enquiries from Desperate Horse Owners
The Horse Trust has seen a five-fold increase in enquiries from cash-strapped owners who need to rehome their horse.
Relief as Family Pony Found New Home at The Horse Trust
Dorothy Shaw, 63, from Wollaton, Nottingham is delighted to have found a new home for her elderly pony Rosie, after a bereavement meant she could no longer afford Rosie's upkeep.
Community Order and Ban for Owner of Neglected Shetland Ponies
William Pettigrove of Longwick, Buckinghamshire yesterday admitted to failing to meet the welfare needs of two Shetland Ponies.
February
Mounted Police Officers Complete 10km Run in Aid of Horse Charity
Two mounted Metropolitan Police officers, who are based at the Metropolitan Police Mounted Training Establishment on Imber Court, East Molesley, completed a 10km run in aid of The Horse Trust on Sunday.
Merseyside Police Horse Retires to Horse Sanctuary
A Merseyside Police horse has retired to greener pastures after 12 years service.
Five-year Ban for Owners of Neglected Horse Flipper
A couple who failed to treat their horse's weight loss and breathing problem have been banned from keeping equines for five years, and have received a hefty fine.
January
Wellgate Community Farm Pony Retires to Horse Sanctuary
Romford-charity Wellgate Community Farm has said goodbye to Ruby, a pony who has been at the farm for the last 15 years.
New Year Future for Friendly Flipper
Friendly Flipper, a 11.2hh grey gelding in his early 20s, who has been in sanctuary at The Horse Trust since June now has an assured future.
