The Horse Trust is the oldest horse charity in the world. Since 1886 we have been providing respite and retirement for working horses, ponies and donkeys as well as a place of sanctuary for those having suffered severe cruelty.

We are the only UK charity that specialises as a place of retirement for service horses from the police, military and Riding for the Disabled. These horses and ponies have served our country, bravely protected our communities from violence or brought joy to disabled or disadvantaged children. Many of these wo