The Horse Trust has been providing grants in support of equine welfare since 1965. The Trust has grown to become the leading provider of such grants in the UK. All the work The Trust supports is aimed at improving the welfare of as wide a spectrum of the horse population as possible.

The Horse Trust awards 4 main types of grants:

Scientific Research Projects
Clinical Training Scholarships
Clinical Awards
Clinical Facility and Equipment Awards

Applications must be submitted by 1st May each year.

The Horse Trust also supports other projects which are aimed at promoting responsible horse ownership. The Trust has sponsored the publication of many equine welfare leaflets of this kind including the Equine Welfare Guidelines Compendium. Click here for more information on equine welfare.

The basic criteria for applications are that they should reflect The Horse Trust's mission and be recommended by its scientific committee and by external peer reviewers. Organisations eligible to apply are veterinary schools and other university departments, research institutes and charities in the United Kingdom that have an interest in the horse. Veterinary practices with registered equine hospitals may also apply for the equine scholarships and appropriately qualified individuals may apply for clinical awards.

If you would like any further information please contact our Grant Manager on 01494 488464 or email grants@horsetrust.org.uk