Anna Sewell’s “Black Beauty”, a story about a high-breed horse, became the inspiration of Ann Lindo as she set to help improve the lives of horses in London. At that time, most of the working horses led miserable lives. So on May 10, 1886, Lindo decided to open a “rest home” for horses, mules, and donkeys on a farm in Sudbury, Northwest London. An overworked London horse cab became Lindo’s first resident.

The home remained in Sudbury until 1889 then moved to Acton, West London. In 1908, it transferred to Westcroft Farm in Cricklewood where it remained until 1933.

Originally named the Home of Rest for Horses, The Horse Trust embraced a variety of functions even in its early years. When World War 1 broke out, the Home provided a motorized ambulance for wounded horses. After the war, sometime in the 60’s, the Home’s activities extended to granting financial aid or support to organizations focused on caring for the welfare of horses. It was at this time that the Home became a charitable institution.

The Home was renamed to The Horse Trust when the trustees realized that the charity’s function had expanded to include science and education in addition to working for the welfare of horses around the world.

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