Scared, hungry and alone, Misty, a 19-year-old, semi-feral and partially blind Welsh pony, was in desperate need of help.   She had escaped from the safety of her field and was running free across the Lincolnshire Fens. Her new owners couldn’t catch her and were becoming increasingly aware of the danger she posed, not only to…

Bransby Horses help the RSPCA with an unusual rescue – two emus abandoned in Lincoln.  Earlier this year officers from the RSPCA called on us, as we were near by, to help catch and transport two emus using the specialist equipment we have for equine rescues.  When RSPCA Inspector Andy Bostock and Animal Rescue Officer…

A pony who wandered into a garden and around the streets of a Lincolnshire village highlights the importance of microchipping   Oblivious to the mayhem he was causing, we recently took in a pony, following reports of him frequently escaping from his tether and even following the postman on his rounds.  West Pinchbeck residents called…

Members of the team responsible for maintaining all 1,300 acres of our land will be sharing their knowledge at a free educational event next week on Wednesday 17th July. Aimed at horse and landowners, the event will cover useful topics from managing land, sustainability, creating pastures for different types of horses and preserving grassland. Senior…

When January’s weather brought a barrage of heavy rain and severe flooding to Lincolnshire, Bransby Horses were called to help rescue a group of horses trapped in a flooded field. Working alongside the RSPCA, The British Horse Society, Blue Cross and Next Chapter Horse Rescue, we sprang into action to make sure the 13 horses…

Summer is officially here which can only mean one thing – our donkey herds are back in their paddocks.  Every winter we bring all our herds in to live in barns until the following spring.   We do this is for welfare reasons, as donkeys do not cope well with the wet and cold weather.   We…

Bransby Horses will have five members of their equine welfare team at Appleby Horse Fair this year, working alongside the RSPCA veterinary team.   This year’s event will also see us once again working as part of the Appleby Horse Project to highlight the importance of watering horses during the five-day event which starts on June…

It’s half term and Bransby Horses are gearing-up to welcome visitors, new and returning. As one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, we offer a great day out with miles of wheelchair friendly tracks to explore, a cafe, gift shop, play park and second-hand goods shop. New for 2024, we are excited to be…

The pitter patter of tiny hooves has caused huge excitement here at Bransby Horses.  While it’s not unusual for foals from rescued mares to be born with us, the arrival of Pika has caused quite a stir.  His mum is a Shetland pony called Polly, who stands around 81cm or 8hh high, so of course…

At Bransby Horses, we rescue equines for many different reasons. Some may have been mishandled and abused, where others may have been so neglected they have never experienced human contact. It can take months and sometimes even years for these animals to recover and many will never be suitable to rehome. What is certain however,...

Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) is an annual campaign aimed at preventing and managing Strangles – the most common infectious equine disease. From today until May 12 the campaign will run mainly on social media, supported by leading equine welfare organisations including Bransby Horses. Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes swelling of the…

One of our supporters is on a mission to improve people’s understanding around passing riders and carriage drivers safely on the roads.  Helen Henderson from Newark, who fosters Bransby Evan, is worried drivers are ignoring the law.   She has reported a number of incidents where drivers have passed at speed to the police and…

Join us this Easter at Bransby Horses for an Eggs-ellent Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy the great outdoors and the company of our wonderful rescue horse, ponies, donkeys and mules at our Visitor Centre. No booking needed, just ask for details at the gift shop when you arrive. The Easter Egg hunt is £3.50 per child...

Following on from the amazing success of last year’s events we are once again hosting a series of talks for horse owners covering the latest equine management topics, such as track systems and alternative grazing set-ups. These events are completely free and aimed at horse owners, equestrian business owners and land proprietors. Bransby Horses has…

Bransby Horses are urging all horse owners to check their fencing daily to make sure it is adequate and up to the job of keeping their animals safe and secure.  When horses escape from their paddocks, their safety and that of other animals and people around them is put at risk.   We are regularly called…