Mission

The Horse Trust exists to enhance and improve the quality of life of equines in theUK.   This encompasses their physical and psychological needs. It will achieve this through the development, demonstration and dissemination of best practice in equine care.

Category

Animal Welfare

Additional Information

For over 125 years our Home of Rest for Horses has specialised in providing retirement and respite for working horses and ponies. These hard-working equine public servants have served our nation in the police, the army or working with charities who use horses to help people. We also provide sanctuary to horses, ponies and donkeys who have suffered from cruelty or neglect and who are in desperate need of specialist treatment and care. It is at our Home of Rest for Horses that we demonstrate best practice and deliver professional training in horse care and welfare. We have invested in funding ethical veterinary research that has led to major advances in horse care. This training and research helps develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve the care, welfare and quality of life of all horses. From our very first day on 10th May 1886 we have relied entirely on donations from the general public to support our work.