THE Horse Trust is seeking to find a home for a mare abandoned on Boxing Day as part of their ongoing rehoming scheme.

The Speen-based charity – the oldest horse charity in the UK – found 12hh black mare 'Bess' abandoned in a snow-covered field last year.

Trust Welfare and Education Officer Liane Crowther is seeking to find her a 'loving home' in the Buckinghamshire area.

She said: β€œShe is a very sweet-natured mare and needs a companion home where she won't be ridden."

To offer a home to Bess or another retired horse, contact The Horse Trust on 01494 488 464 or info@horsetrust.org.uk