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Old soldier to enjoy retirement after 22 years’ military service
Former Household Cavalry horse Viscount retires to the Horse TrustThe country’s longest-serving military horse has been retired to “enjoy his twilight years just being a horse”. Viscount, a Household...
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Windsor grey retires from royal service to join old friends
A Windsor grey “poster boy” has retired to the countryside after 14 years of royal service. The elegant grey gelding Daniel has joined his fellow Royal Mews veterans Flint, Marsa and Big Tom at the...
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Shetland given ‘all clear’ after three months in isolation
A Shetland pony found abandoned with advanced strangles has made a full recovery after three months of being treated in complete isolation. Vesta was rescued by residents in Buckinghamshire in July...
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‘Rest easy now’: retired police horse dies aged 29
A charity has said goodnight to a former police horse who enjoyed a “wild, woolly and wonderful” retirement. Dexter served with Thames Valley Police for 10 years, before retiring in 2006 to the fields...
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‘The silence was unsettling’: first on the scene remember Spindles Farm horrors
Some of the first people on the scene at Spindles Farm have looked back on the horrific events 10 years since the crisis. On 4 January 2008, the RSPCA, police and trading standards entered the now...
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Striking mare to enjoy happy retirement after a decade’s service
An Appaloosa who provided more than a decade of service to the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has been retired to the Horse Trust. Much-loved 18-year-old Ellie served Crosby RDA group for 13...
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‘No equine is low maintenance’: companion pony warning
The Horse Trust is urging owners to think before they take on a companion pony after the charity came to the aid of a Shetland with “crippling” laminitis and an emaciated filly. Fifteen-year-old Walter...
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Loyal police horse who braved fires and missiles during London riots retires
A police horse who was decorated for his “outstanding bravery” during the London riots has been retired with honour after a 20-year career. Boris, a 24-year-old grey gelding, is to enjoy a happy and...
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Farewell to ‘extremely special’ 19hh retired police horse
An “extremely special” retired police horse who stood at a “whopping” 19hh has been put down aged 23. The Horse Trust paid tribute to Klydascope, known as “Big Klyde”, who was put down on 18 April...
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Shire with a ‘heart of gold’ put down aged 22
A “magnificent” retired working Shire who spent six years working on a farm has been put down aged 22. The Horse Trust paid tribute to their “beloved big boy” Tryfan who retired to the charity in 2007....
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‘A beautiful mare with a heart of gold’: farewell to long-serving police horse
The Horse Trust has paid tribute to one of its most beloved residents who “passed away peacefully” in her field last week. Ex-Metropolitan police horse Annabelle, who spent 18 years serving in the...
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Police horse who was punched on the nose by drunk fan retires after 14 years...
A police horse who was punched on the nose by a drunk football fan but “still loves people” has retired after 14 years on the beat. Bud, a part-bred Shire, has come off duty aged 20 to spend the rest...
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Horse Trust welcomes new equine residents after years of public service
NelsonA home for retired service horses has welcomed three new residents in recent weeks. Bud, Nelson and Copperfield all served with mounted forces for a combined total of 24 years. They have retired...
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‘We will truly miss him’: farewell to Household Cavalry ‘gentle giant'
SONY DSCA “gentle giant” who served with the Household Cavalry for 15 years has been put down aged 22. The Horse Trust paid tribute to 17.2hh gelding Merlin, who retired to the charity in 2018. He was...
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Mother and daughter Windsor Greys who took part in Royal Wedding reunited
An equine mother and daughter with an unbreakable bond who served the Royal Mews for a combined 26 years have reunited in retirement. The two Windsor Greys; 23-year-old Cloud and 18-year-old Claudia,...
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‘End of an era’: farewell to brave retired police horse who played vital role...
Tributes have been paid to a “magnificent and loyal” former police horse who has been put down aged 26. Irish Draught Jack Priday served with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for 11 years before...
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‘Mischievous’ retired King’s Troop horse reunited with former riders
An 18hh gelding who served with the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and became known for his “extraordinary” bucks on parade is enjoying a happy retirement where he has been reunited with some of...
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New ‘vital’ strangles tool available to owners and vets
Owners and vets will have access to a “vital tool” on the most up-to-date strangles diagnoses in the UK thanks to a new online resource. The Animal Health Trust (AHT) created the website, which aims to...
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‘Gentle giant’ earns his retirement after long Household Division service
A 25-year-old “gentle giant” who took part in in The Queen’s birthday parade for 14 years in a row has retired to the Horse Trust. The charity welcomed 17.2hh former Household Division charger Oscar...
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The Princess Royal’s former charger retires aged 24
The Horse Trust has welcomed the arrival of a royal “VIP” resident, who has retired to the charity aged 24. Elizabeth, named after The Queen, retired from the Household Cavalry after 16 years in...
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