One of our most popular donkeys is recovering well after undergoing surgery to remove a cluster of cancerous lumps on her ear. Matilda, who is a nine-year-old, skewbald (brown and white) donkey has been in the charity’s care for several years and has become a firm favourite. She had her operation here at our charity…

With just a few days to go until Mother’s Day, there’s just enough time to search for the most perfect gift to show that special lady she means the world to you. For horse loving mum’s Bransby Horses is the perfect place to pick-up a thoughtful, equine related gift either online or in their shop…

We are extremely sad to announce the loss of our much loved Sponsorship Star, Saratoga. A retired police horse, the 16.2hh chestnut warmblood was euthanased under veterinary advice due to a long-standing lameness issue, which had become unmanageable. Saratoga was one of our Sponsorship Stars, which meant many of you made regular donations as his…

We are delighted to announce our charity has been shortlisted for two categories, Excellence in Working with Lay Executors and Excellence in Collaboration and Partnership in Legacy Giving, at the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2023 which recognise outstanding achievement and skill in the legacy sector. Being shortlisted for these awards gives us independent…

We are hosting a series of free-to-attend events aimed at horse owners who would like to hear from experts in nutrition, farriery and grassland management. These ‘Make A Difference’ equine health and wellbeing events will feature experts in weight management, laminitis, farriery, rural crime and track systems who will share their experiences and offer advice….

We are urging horse owners, riders and yard managers to review their biosecurity measures and keep a careful watch on the health of equines in their care following reports of a Strangles outbreak in the East Midlands. Strangles is a highly infectious respiratory disease affecting horses, which can be fatal in severe cases. It spreads…

When it is too cold for the beach and everyone is desperate to see a real-life donkey then Bransby Horses is the place to head this half term. We are running a ‘Do You Know Your Donkeys’ activity aimed at young children, taking them around the Bransby Horses tracks where you can meet our rescued…

From the uncertain beginnings of surviving on a landfill site to becoming a much loved and cared for pony – it’s fair to say Bransby Horses’ Stig has had an adventurous year. The friendly black and white pony made headlines when he was rescued from the site in Gainsborough in January last year. The little…

A group of equine charities are asking horse owners how they are being affected by the cost-of-living crisis. A survey was launched in December to gauge how people are coping this winter. Carolyn Madgwick, Chairwoman of the National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC) of which Bransby Horses are members, said: “We want to establish how those…

With trails and quizzes followed by tea for two or yummy fish and chips in the cafe, Bransby Horses offers a fun day out for all the family this winter. Entry is free and we have over 300 four-legged residents to view, as well as miles of picturesque, pushchair friendly walkways. From now through till…

This Christmas Day a Grantham truck driver will be pulling on his winter boots and heading off to help care for over 300 horses we have at our site in Bransby near Lincoln. Will Gee (28) has been volunteering for us for a number of years and loves working on Christmas Day. He joined us…

We are appealing to you our supporters to see if you would nominate us or this year’s SEIB Charitable Giving Award. Equine insurance brokers SEIB are planning to donate £60,000 to various charities in the UK and to be in with a chance of receiving a share we need nominations. A spokesman for SEIB said:…

Despite being close to death, a pony found in an appalling state in Lutton Marsh near Holbeach is now doing well. Bert, a blue and white Fallabella Shetland stallion, was very thin and had a wound with maggots growing inside it, when he was discovered. The pony was kept safe by a kind hearted horse…

We are offering a novel way to support us this Christmas. By purchasing our Gift Cards With a Difference you make the work we do possible, on behalf of someone else – helping stretch the finances this festive season. Bransby Horses Maria Thompson said: “We know things are tough right now and just want to…

A woman has been sent to prison for 20 weeks and banned from keeping animals after a number of equines in her care had to be rescued. Following a prosecution by the RSPCA, the 60-year-old, who was of no fixed abode, appeared before Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on October 25, 2022 for sentencing. At a trial…