Diaries told from the viewpoint of a horse called Hovis go on sale this month, with all profits from the book’s sales being kindly donated to us. ‘Hovis’ Friday Diary, Laughter, Lameness and Lockdowns’ by Lincolnshire based author Karen Thompson, will be formally launched at the Your Horse Live event on November 11- 13. The…

Bransby Horses has been awarded the VisitEngland Gold award. Our charity is one of just 97 attractions out of potentially thousands across the UK, to have gained recognition this year as part of the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Accolade. Director of Engagement and Income Generation Sally Crawford said: “We are just over the moon to be…

Bonfire Night and firework displays are usually a time of fun and excitement. However, for many animals and their owners, November 5 can be a nerve-wracking experience as explosions, fire and flashing lights terrify many equines. We have written this handy guide to help horses, their owners and event organisers have a happy and relaxed…

Bransby Horses has attended the world famous Appleby Horse Fair for many years and 2022 was no exception. As a charity we work alongside other organisations such as the RSPCA, Redwings Horse Sanctuary and the police, monitoring equine health and welfare. This year was one of the biggest fairs yet following the lifting of COVID-19…

A visit from 40 members of the Lincoln Business Women’s Link (BWL) was a roaring success. Networkers received a warm welcome from Bransby Horses’ teams and also chatted to Executive Director of Engagement and Income Generation, Sally Crawford. As their Charity of the Year, BWL also donated £500 to Bransby Horses, which included the proceeds…

Bransby Horses couldn’t be prouder to have been shortlisted for the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards. With double the number of entries than the previous awards (back in 2020) the charity beat off stiff competition to make it through in the Small Visitor Attraction category. Visitor Engagement and Retail Manager at Bransby Horses, Holly Hart…

A pony rescued from one of the worst cruelty cases Bransby Horses has ever seen, is settling into her new home. Of the 27 horses taken in by us, Limpopo is one of the lucky ones. It took 18 months of veterinary care and rehabilitation to get the seven year old mare to a point…

Bransby Horses are looking forward to hosting the Business Women’s Link (BWL), networking event on September 7. The event will include a tour of our charity with the opportunity to meet some equine residents, followed by lunch in the café. Bransby Horses Digital and Database Fundraising Officer Lauren Richardson-Whalley said:  “We are so pleased that…

Bransby Horses are pleased to announce that Sponsorship Star and visitor favourite, Honour, has found her perfect match and is now living in a loving foster home. Although she was not on our rehoming scheme, an application we received fitted Honour so well it couldn’t be ignored. In an ideal world, all our horses would…

It is with great sadness we bring you the news that dear old Nero and his half-brother Domino have passed away. As two of our most well-known and loved residents, they will be very sorely missed. Unfortunately Nero’s ongoing health issues deteriorated when he fell ill with colic (a painful stomach ache which can be…

We are inviting horse and land owners to a free worming information evening on Thursday 8th September. Worming practices have changed considerably over the past decade and there is a lot of new and confusing information out there. Our ‘Think Twice Before Using Wormers’ event will explain the most up to date veterinary guidelines for…

Families looking for a day out which won’t break the bank are finding lots to do here at Bransby Horses. As one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, our play park, café and miles of picturesque, pushchair friendly walkways are proving very popular. Visitors are also enjoying learning more about the work we do…

As one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, with around a thousand unwanted, mistreated and abandoned horses in our care, Bransby Horses is more than a sanctuary. Our welfare work involves reacting to public reports of equines in need, working with the local community to improve equine health and wellbeing, and responding to large-scale…

Building on the amazing success of our first rhyming children’s story book, we are delighted to announce the launch of a sequel. Pudding’s Christmas Miracle told the story of an abandoned pony rescued by the charity and was a huge hit when it launched in winter 2020, selling over 2,500 copies and raising in excess…

  In support of the British Horse Society’s (BHS) road traffic campaign to reduce accidents involving horses on the roads, we are hosting an information event in the Clifford Marshall Building on our Bransby site near Lincoln in July. Statistics released by the BHS show road incidents involving horses and vehicles are an increasing problem,…