The Horse Trust

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‘Pathfinder for Scotland’: heartbreak as much-loved retired police horse put down

“He really was one of the kindest horses we have ever had the privilege of looking after and it is safe to say he has left a huge hole in all our hearts”

Two ‘black beauties’ retire after years of ‘heroic’ public service

One of the gelding’s ‘claim to fame’ is being ridden by Charlotte Dujardin when she visited the police stables

Farewell to police horse with a ‘personality as big as his size’

The gelding retired from Northumbria Police to the Horse Trust in 2015

Farewell to gentle giant police horse who adored humans and Likits

‘A brave but gentle boy who loved people’: final farewell to long-serving police horse

Long-serving police horse Bud, who was once punched by a drunken football fan, has died aged 21 following 14 years’ service and a happy retirement

Farewell to King’s Troop horse known for his ‘famous great escape’

‘Officer’s lessons were always a mix of excitement and terror – he was a talented all-rounder if you could sit his enormous and unpredictable bucks and he would always win any in-house jumping competition, if you were lucky enough to stay on through the excitement’

Sad farewell to Household Cavalry charger with a ‘heart of gold’

The gelding, described as ‘outstanding’, retired to the Horse Trust in December 2019 after 13 years’ military service

Final farewell to Cavalry horse who captured the hearts of many

The gelding retired to the Horse Trust after 16 years’ military service

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‘Tall, dark and handsome’ gelding retires from the King’s Troop

The gelding has retired sound from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, aged 24

Retirement for royal gelding who pulled his carriage ‘with a smile’

The gelding has been a part of many major ceremonies including Trooping the Colour, Royal Ascot, and The Queen’s 90th birthday pageant

‘He taught many officers to ride – and to fall off’: police horse retires after 13 years’ service

‘It’s really sad when any of them leave us because you spend more time with them than your family, but on the other hand I’m really pleased he can go and enjoy his retirement’

Heartbreak as Met police horse of 12 years put down aged 25

‘Due to her kind, calm and placid nature Cumbria was a huge favourite with all who met and had the pleasure of riding her’

Farewell to ‘one of the bravest’: decorated former police horse put down aged 29

The gelding retired from the police force aged 21, after 17 years service

Carrot donations, wheeled horses and star jumps: charities look to alternative fundraising measures

While visitor centres are closed and events cancelled, activities including sponsorship, donations, and art sales could help raise vital funds with support from the public

Elderly donkey stuns staff by recovering from life-threatening illness

‘Donkeys are notorious for hiding any pain or illness extremely well, so we knew we needed to act fast’

Retired 18hh cavalry horse reunited with friends after recovering from surgery

The 18hh gelding joined the charity in 2014 after eight years with the Household Cavalry Blues and Royal’s regiment

Godsend for charities as brokers award grants

The £50,500 pot was split between 10 charities – six of which were equine

Equine charities among those hit by coronavirus pandemic