This January our veterinary team hosted two students from Surrey Vet School as part of its first equine charity elective. Jasmine Bunn and Katie McCauley have been working under the watchful eye of our Veterinary Advisor Jeremy Kemp-Symonds, as well as with the farriers, the dentist, and some of the equine care teams. Dr Kemp-Symonds…
A young pony left to fend for himself on a landfill site in Gainsborough has had a lucky escape. As our first rescue of the year, it is hoped this pony’s brush with danger will act as a reminder to all horse owners to keep their animal’s identity details up to date. No microchip was…
Word puzzles, trails and quizzes, we’ve got lots for you and your family to enjoy here at Bransby Horses this winter, including February half-term. Entry is free to our miles of picturesque, pushchair friendly walkways, with over 300 of our four-legged residents to meet During the month of January, children can explore the countryside with…
One of our oldest residents, Ebony, is celebrating her 30th birthday today. Ebony – who being a mule is the offspring of a female horse/pony (mare) and a male donkey (jack) – was wandering the streets of Gainsborough in Lincolnshire when we were called to her rescue back in 1992. It wasn’t clear if…
We have been shortlisted in the 2021 Harry Hall charity partner campaign – but you only have until 23rd December to vote for us! With over 7,000 nominations, Bransby Horses couldn’t be prouder to have made it through to the final 10. There will be three winners picked for 2022 and these will be announced…
Every horse, pony, mule or donkey rescued by us, Bransby Horses, has a story to tell. When equines first arrive here, the next steps on their journey begin and this couldn’t be demonstrated more than in the story of a little piebald cob called Hope. From the very beginning, this 10.3hh pony proved how resilient she…
Wish, a 22-year-old chestnut mare who has been with Bransby Horses for over eight years, has found her forever home – just in time for Christmas. Every single team member who worked with Wish during her many years with the charity is over the moon to know she has settled in well with her new…
Daenerys, an incredible two year old pony came to Bransby Horses in August 2020 with her mother, Sansa. After extensive veterinary checks on arrival, both Daenerys and Sansa were found to be in foal, however we could not be sure of their due dates. Daenerys recently gave birth to a colt foal. On arrival, it…
Last year when we announced the sad passing of renowned Sponsorship Star and retired police horse, Justice, following which so many kind, heart-warming stories were shared with us. One in particular really captured our hearts, and we are delighted to share Rebecca’s story with you below with kind permission from her family.Upon hearing about the…
Bransby Horses, one of the UK’s largest equine welfare and rescue charities, has said a sad goodbye to one of its most-popular and well-known equines, Twiggy the Shetland pony.Twiggy, a black Shetland aged 20, had been living in the care of Bransby Horses since 2002, when she was rescued by the charity after being found injured and foaling at…
Bransby Horses, one of the UK’s largest equine welfare and rescue charities, has today (Monday 21st September) launched a new logo, branding and updated website, as it looks to build greater awareness and support for its life-saving work. The charity started the carefully budgeted project last year, after internal and external research identified that the…
On 6 August 2020, The Sturton and District Shed Club signed a license to occupy part of a site at our charity’s Bransby site in Lincolnshire. The Shed club is a friendly group that get together to socialise on a regular basis, to carry out all sorts of projects and share experience in areas such…
Our Bransby Family of Fosterers are incredible people. If it wasn’t for them we simply wouldn’t have the room to rescue and care for the many hundreds of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules we look after across our public Bransby site and private Barlings site in Lincolnshire. Our relationship with these members of the extended…
Bransby Horses has created a Horsey Hand Wash demonstration video to guide their dedicated staff on how best to keep safe by keeping their hands clean. We wanted to share this video at this unprecedented time as it may help others remember the key steps to proper hand washing. The charity, having seen many demonstration videos over the…
In light of the continually evolving nature of the coronavirus pandemic, we are closed to visitors for the foreseeable future. All spring activities have been cancelled. Our Bransby site, welcomes thousands of visitors each year, and although we will be closed, our site will remain operational so we can continue to care for the 362…
