The Shocking Abandonment of Seven-Month-Old Olive
1st June 2026
At just seven-months-old, Olive had already gone through more pain and suffering than most equines do in their lifetime.
At just seven-months-old, Olive had already gone through more pain and suffering than most equines do in their lifetime.
We love celebrating anniversaries at Bransby Horses, and this time it’s the turn of Sponsorship Star Pecan.
Iris had already been abandoned and in pain, but losing her eye became the turning point that saved her life.
On 12th February 2026, Bransby Juliet sadly passed away, leaving a large hole in the hearts of her family.
Extreme cases of neglect have been ever present at the charity, since its foundation almost 60 years ago.
Following an abandonment, five young colts were taken in by Bransby Horses, just in time for Valentine’s Day last year.
This Cheese Lovers Day we’re catching up with four equines known at Bransby Horses as The Cheese Group.
Every equine that arrives at Bransby Horses requires a training and handling regime tailored specifically to them, with some more complex than others.
Meet Boo, Buffy, Binxs, Bonnie and Blair. Five Welsh ponies who arrived from the Gelligaer and Merthyr common in October.
Remus, Tonks and Miriam, whose story was featured in Bransby Life, have recently moved to our Visitor Centre.
At the start of 2025, Bransby Horses received a welfare report regarding a group of cobs at a location in South Yorkshire.
The search for a missing pet led to the discovery of 455 neglected animals living in “abhorrent conditions”.
In July 2025, the heartbreaking decision was made to euthanise a beloved resident of Bransby Horses, Toby the mule.
We have now drawn the winners for our Autumn 2024 lottery. See the results below. Order Value Ticket No. Location 1st Prize £2000 8722688 Nottinghamshire 2nd Prize…