We are happy to report the roadworks surrounding Bransby Horses are now complete and access has resumed as normal from both ends of Bransby village. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your ongoing support.  

Roadworks at the Tillbridge Lane end of Cowdale Lane have now been completed and the road is open for local access and access to Bransby Horses only. Highways have now closed the road at the other end of the village (Saxilby Road end). We will update the website and social media once the roadworks are…

There is currently no access to Bransby Horses from Tillbridge Lane as highways are working on Cowdale Lane and have closed the road. Please follow diversion signs to Sturton by Stow and left turn onto Saxilby Road. Follow the road until you see the sign for Bransby. When turning left off towards the village of…

Bransby Horses is appealing for information regarding four loose horses in the Saxelbye area in Melton Mowbray. The charity was contacted by the RSPCA and the Police yesterday (1st October) to retrieve three mares and a colt from the roadside. Unfortunately, one mare who was thought to be the mother of the colt, was hit…

Emerald, one of our rescued residents has won a national award for her remarkable recovery from severe neglect. The Arab mare was formally recognised at the Animal Hero Awards 2017, hosted by Amanda Holden at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, winning the ‘Back from the Brink’ category. The award winners were chosen by an expert panel,…

Unfortunately we have some sad news to share with you all about Veronica. On Friday the decision was made to have her put to sleep as her quality of life had deteriorated and couldn’t be improved. Those of you that have followed her story from the beginning will know that she was in a terrible…

In May 2016, Bransby Horses was part of a multi-agency rescue at Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. The External Welfare Team made a 16-hour round trip to collect eight starving and neglected ponies, who are now in the care of the charity. On arrival to our Animal Reception Centre (ARC), the ponies were given the veterinary treatment and…

Following the temporary closure of our Stoke Prior site and subsequent detailed review, a decision has now been made to sell Priory Farm. The site would need to be far more effective in meeting the challenges of the equine crisis and Bransby Horses can only be more effective with more facilities and unfortunately the site…

Emlyn came into the care of Bransby Horses in 2012, as part of a group of 65 horses that were being illegally fly-grazed. Following his rehabilitation at Bransby Horses, he found his ‘Friend for Life’ in Nicola Little. Here, Nicola tells us about their journey together so far… “Emlyn came to live with us in…

Based in Poole, a few miles from the New Forest, Quadrant2Design understand the need for a charity concerned with equine welfare, as issues are often prevalent in their local area. The company, who supply modular displays, has shown its support by donating banner stand displays to Bransby Horses. Director Chloe Anderton comments “With a number…

Diamond, who was one of five Arabs rescued in January 2016, left Bransby Horses today to start her next chapter in a foster home. Staff were sad to say goodbye but extremely proud of this beautiful mare who has overcome her traumatic past, both physically and mentally, to turn into the healthy and friendly horse…

Meet the Gin ponies; Bombay, Gordon, Tarquin and Hendrix. You may recognise Bombay and Hendricks from previous news when they were first rescued from grazing dangerously close to a busy road. Gordon was found alone and abandoned and Tarquin was taken into the care of Bransby Horses at the request of his owners, as they…

Bransby Horses has invested in a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU), largely funded by legacies and donations from an appeal. The ICU is situated on the charity’s quarantine yard which prevents the spread of disease and enables staff to maintain the strict biosecurity procedures which are in place. Bransby Horses rescues equines in desperate need…

On the 5th July 2017, the team at Bransby Horses welcomed 30 Friends of Bransby Horses to the Lincoln site for an informative and enjoyable day. The day began with a talk on future plans and strategic objectives from the charity’s CEO, Jo Snell; followed by a Handling Demonstration with Lion King mare, Zazu, from…

Bransby Horses relocated 48 equines from the Stoke Prior site in Herefordshire to the Lincolnshire site over the past few months. The move came ahead of a temporary site closure which was in the best interests of the horses. The site remains closed and a review is underway to reach a decision on whether the…