IAAT Charity Partners

The Horse Trust is the oldest horse charity in the world. Since 1886 we have been providing respite and retirement for loyal service horses and ponies and a place of sanctuary for horses, ponies and donkeys who have suffered severe cruelty or neglect.

We are the only UK charity who specialises in providing 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 working horses can no longer be ridden once they have finished their working lives and we provide a welcoming and safe place they can live out their twilight years in peace and with dignity.

Over the years are work has continued to expand, a legacy steeped in history, and a commitment to pioneering progress, our charity is dedicated not only to equine welfare, community education, environmental conservation and today we aim to improve the everyday welfare of horses, ponies and donkeys across the UK.

We receive no government funding, meaning our charity relies on the continued compassion of our supporters and public donations to fund continue to be there for equines when they need us most.