A Carmarthenshire woman who caused the unnecessary suffering of 24 donkeys has been handed an 18 weeks prison sentence, suspended for two years. It follows a multi-agency operation at a Kidwelly farm in February 2021 where 72 donkeys and one horse were taken into possession by police on welfare grounds following veterinary examinations. Executive Director…
A woman has been given a suspended sentence after more than 200 animals were removed by charities from a Surrey farm. The woman was found guilty of 15 offences under the Animal Welfare Act* after a trial over dates in June and August this year. The charges relate to more than 130 horses, as well…
We have been given a rare opportunity to make our voices heard to improve horse welfare on a national scale. DEFRA are currently assessing proposals to improve equine health and welfare legislation by reviewing the government’s current equine ID and traceability system and they want to hear from horse owners like you. Why? The current…
Lyanna is part of our Game of Thrones group who we rescued in August 2020 following a call from the RSPCA. Thankfully Lyanna was born in our care in March 2021 and doesn’t know the ordeal her mum, Sansa, and two sisters, Arya and Daenerys, went through before their arrival. We were excited to be…
We have taken the decision to close our Visitor Centre today due to the latest guidance on Storm Eunice. As the situation is ongoing, we will assess our site first thing tomorrow morning to inform opening on Saturday 19th February. Please check back here before setting off if you plan to visit us tomorrow….
A large herd of forty ponies has been taken in by rescue charities after the sudden death of their owner. World Horse Welfare was contacted about the ponies late in 2021 and it quickly became clear that the owner’s distraught family was unable to take on their day-to-day care. Despite this, however, the family was…
This weekend, Bransby Horses’ Veterinary Advisor and leading equine skin tumour (sarcoid) expert, Jeremy Kemp-Symonds, will be speaking at the British Student Equine Veterinary Association’s (BSEVA) annual congress. The BSEVA hopes to encourage veterinary students to explore the equine sector by offering a wide range of practicals, talks, trips and information on equine veterinary medicine…
As the festive season creeps ever nearer, now is the perfect time to start planning for Christmas. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who has everything, or searching for a unique gift with a difference, this Christmas we have the perfect gift for you. With over 900 equines in our care, we…
Back on the shelves by popular demand is a Christmas book telling the story of Pudding, the abandoned Shetland pony. Pudding’s Christmas Miracle is a wonderfully uplifting tale, written to raise vital funds for equine care while helping to spread the word about the welfare and rescue work we do out in the community. Sally…
As the nights draw in and the weather has taken a bitter turn this week, our thoughts turn towards adapting a little later than usual this year, and implementing those winter routines to ensure our equines stay happy and healthy. Below are our six top tips for owners caring for horses this winter. 1.Provide the…
BHS Healthcare and Education Clinic – Ashford, Kent Numerous BHS Clinics are held throughout the year across the UK providing horse owners the opportunity to seek information, advice, and support on a huge range of issues and allow experts to engage with and build lasting relationships with people in the local communities. Bransby Horses have…
Consisting of current employees working across the Farm, ARC and Estates Teams, the Rescue Support Team supports our External Welfare Officers when responding to a variety of equine collections and in multi-agency working, continuing to build and develop our relationships with other organisations. This may include the collection of a legacy equine, removal of RSPCA…
On 4th November, our Executive Director of Equine Welfare, Emma Carter and External Welfare Manager, Rachel Jenkinson, were presented with the 2020 BHS Welfare Award on behalf of Bransby Horses at the BHS Annual Awards Ceremony, by BHS President, Martin Clunes. The BHS Welfare Award is awarded for excellent service in the cause of equine…
No organisation exists without its people Here at Bransby Horses we are incredibly lucky to have a dedicated team of staff and volunteers helping us to achieve and deliver our objectives. All charities are governed by a board of trustees; and here at Bransby Horses our board is made up of 5 incredible people all of…
Bonfire night and fireworks displays are usually a time of fun and excitement. However, for many animals and their owners, the 5th November can be a nerve-wracking experience. Explosions, fire and flashing lights are all things most animals find pretty terrifying. That’s why this year, we have written this handy guide to make sure horses,…
