I wanted to personally update you on the progress we're making in restructuring our operations to ensure we can continue to deliver on our charitable mission while addressing an unsustainable £2.5m deficit forecast for this year. Since announcing the restructure in June, I speak for the entire team when I say we’ve been incredibly moved...

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…

We have now drawn the winners for our summer 2024 lottery. See the results below.   Order Value Ticket No. Name of Winner Location 1st Prize £2000 192261 Miss C A Norton Sutton Coalfield 2nd Prize £500 466586 Mrs Phyllis Rayner Norwich 3rd Prize £250 481762 Mrs P Huntington Great Missenden 4th Prize £50 167285…

We are aware of the action that has been swiftly taken in response to the video showing mistreatment of a horse by Miss Dujardin. It is deeply saddening to see treatment of an equine in this way.  The welfare of equines must always be protected and be of the most utmost importance. Bransby Horses is…

Back in April we launched a Knitted Pudding Competition in our Spring/Summer issue of Bransby Life, appealing to knitters and crocheters across our supporter base to help us raise funds for our beloved charity. Pudding, the fictional Shetland pony, was created by our team to represent the many equines rescued by Bransby Horses every year....

You can vote for us in the fourth £1,000 draw by Benefact Group in just a few clicks. Their next Movement for Good draw is fast approaching and if you haven’t already nominated Bransby Horses, please get your nominations in by midnight Sunday 21st July to ensure we are in the running. The 50 winning…

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…

I wanted to personally inform you about some significant developments at Bransby Horses. Like many other charities, we’ve seen our running costs rise exponentially in recent years due to various external factors including soaring food and energy prices and increasing rates of pay in the employment market. As a result, the cost of delivering our…

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…