Visit Bransby Horses on Sunday 29th April to have your photo taken with Lincoln City’s Checkatrade Trophy at the Visitor Centre (10am-2pm) for a suggested donation of just £1 per person. The Imps won the Checkatrade Trophy in front of 27,000 of their supporters despite going into the game as underdogs against a Shrewsbury Town…
A group of six ponies that were rescued last year have recently been signed over to Bransby Horses following a prosecution brought by the RSPCA. In February 2017, Bransby Horses, along with other equine welfare charities were called to assist the RSPCA in removing a group of more than 20 equines. Their owner was overrun…
On Friday 9th March Bransby Horses was called by members of the public and Humberside Police after an aged stallion had been found wandering dangerously close to the M180 and the A18, endangering his own life as well as motorists. The 14.2 piebald cob was more than accommodating when caught by the Police and seemed…
Spring is on its way and Bransby Horses has exciting activities planned for the Easter Holidays! Come and join in the fun with two Easter Egg Hunts and the old favourites: face painting, glitter tattoos and pony grooming. This Easter visitors also have the opportunity to meet the residents living at the charity, including the…
Alfie, Tyrian and Tinkerbell arrived in an emaciated state back in November 2017 after owners failed to see the severity of their condition and unfortunately reacted too late. Alfie was the in the poorest condition when he arrived at the charity, with a body condition score of 0. When he was collected he collapsed on…
Bransby Horses is delighted to announce the charity has been awarded the Visit England ‘Hidden Gem’ 2017 Award for the East Midlands region. The Visit England awards are designed to celebrate excellence within the visitor attraction sector by showcasing businesses and organisations in the quality scheme that go the extra mile to provide a high…
Staff and volunteers are celebrating a successful end to stunning Scarlett’s rescue story. Scarlett arrived at the charity in November 2016 with a concerning case of highly contagious respiratory tract bacterial infection, Strangles. The experienced team quickly identified her symptoms which test results later confirmed as the potentially life-threatening condition. In additional to Strangles, Scarlett…
Tillbridge Lane will be closed from Thursday 22nd February and is expected to remain shut for 12 days, preventing access to Bransby Horses from the A1500. Visitors can still get to the charity via Saxilby Road (B1421) and by turning down Cowdale Lane towards the village of Bransby to reach the Visitor Centre car park. We…
As the chosen charity for Pets at Home, Carlton Centre, Lincoln, Bransby Horses was delighted to accept a cheque for £1591.75. The money was raised through the Santa Paws Scheme during December when shoppers kindly donated at the tills. Bransby Horses is very grateful for the support from Pets at Home, not only for the…
Bransby Horses has a fun filled week planned for February half term that will be perfect for all the family! Perfect Pony Partners, a Valentine’s-themed activity, will run throughout the week for visitors to match equines to their ‘perfect partner’ by using the clues. Entry is £1 per person and you will be guided around…
Bransby Horses attended North Lindsey College’s first Welfare Fair held on the 24th January 2018 at the college campus. The charity was joined by other welfare organisations and charities in the local area such as The RSPCA, Cats Protection and East Midlands dog rescue to promote their work in animal welfare. The fair encouraged students…
Bransby Horses celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018 and has some exciting events planned for supporters. The annual Summer, Autumn and Christmas Fayres will still feature in the calendar; however this year the charity welcomes a new event – ‘Proms in the Paddock’. Grab your picnic and a blanket to enjoy an evening of live…
Belton International Horse Trials has nominated Bransby Horses as its chosen charity for 2018. To celebrate, an exclusive ‘Course Walk & Cream Tea’ ticket offer is available in aid of the Lincolnshire-based equine rescue and welfare charity. Tickets include admission to the Horse Trials on Friday 13th April, a Cream Tea in the hospitality marquee…
Bransby Horses collected Dougal, named after the programme the Magic Roundabout, on Wednesday 6th December in response to a call from the Police. Dougal had been abandoned on a roundabout in the Hull area which was a potentially dangerous situation for him and motorists in the area. Despite the Police launching an appeal for information,…
Two weeks ago, Bransby Horses supported a multi-agency round-up operation to rescue 19 Shire horses and has subsequently taken two in to charity care. The rescue was headed by Redwings Horse Sanctuary and supported by numerous welfare charities. The two Shire horses, named Honour and Passchendaele by staff, are thought to be mother and daughter….
