WARNING *Upsetting Images* Brooke was taken into charity care on Thursday 2nd March and had a very lucky escape thanks to a passer-by, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Rase Vets. Brooke was stuck in the River Till after slipping on the very wet river bank. It is unknown how long Brooke had been in the water,…

After spending their time in the care of the charity, we are delighted to announce that Echo, Thor and Jordan have found a loving home with Brackenhurst College under the Bransby Horses Commercial Rehoming Scheme. The scheme is very similar to the standard Rehoming Scheme, except the equine goes out to a college, university or…

In January 2017, Bransby Horses welcomed an additional ten mares from Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. Despite the best efforts of multiple organisations, the welfare crisis continues. Named by staff, Buttercup, Blossom, Camellia, Primrose, Ivy, Daisy, Lilac, Jasmine, Tulip and Snowdrop were assessed by vets on arrival. Unfortunately, Jasmine had an infection from a previous injury that…

WARNING *Upsetting Images* Bransby Horses’ most recent intake, Brooke (pictured) had a very lucky escape thanks to a passer-by, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Rase Vets. Brooke was stuck in the River Till after slipping on the very wet river bank. It is unknown how long Brooke had been in the water, but she was…

Laouen Laouen, owned by Ashley Bank Investments & Dr K Fraser, ran a total of eleven times and earnt over £42,000! Trained by L Lungo, in just a short time, Laouen proved to be a star alongside jockey’s Brian Harding, Tony Dobbin and W Dowling. After arriving at Bransby Horses in November 2013, as he…

BETA International has named Bransby Horses its chosen charity for 2018. Bransby Horses will enjoy a high-profile presence at next year’s trade fair, with an information stand and a session in The Hub, where visitors and exhibitors can find out more about its crucial work. “We are thrilled to secure support from BETA International and…

Bullseye was taken into charity care on Tuesday 14th February along with his field companion, Lasso, who sadly, had to be put to sleep on Friday. Unfortunately, the decision was made with the vets on Saturday to also have Bullseye put to sleep. Although Bullseye was wormed and had begun his treatment, he began to…

Veronica the Shetland pony arrived at Bransby Horses last week following her abandonment in Carlton Le Moorland. Approximately 12 years old and with a current body condition score of just 1.5 out of 5, Veronica had very overgrown feet and was riddled with lice. Veronica has now had her hooves x-rayed and trimmed; she will…

Bransby Horses is to relocate 48 equines from the Stoke Prior site in Herefordshire to the Lincolnshire site. This move comes ahead of a temporary site closure which is in the best interests of the horses. The charity has struggled to recruit and retain staff at Stoke Prior, in part due to its remote location…

Bullseye and Lasso were taken into charity care on Tuesday 14th February. Sadly, the decision was made with the vets this afternoon to have Lasso put to sleep. Although he initially responded to treatment, he rapidly began to deteriorate yesterday, despite the plasma transfusion he was given on Wednesday. He had fluid in his lungs…

On Tuesday 14th February, our External Welfare Team was asked to assist the Police with the removal of two young ponies, Bullseye and Lasso (named by staff). Both in very poor condition, the ponies were malnourished and emaciated with a sickening body condition score of just 0.5 out of 5. Concerns grew for Bullseye and…

Bransby Horses is appealing for any information about the Shetland pony (pictured), following her abandonment in Carlton Le Moorland. Veronica, is approximately 12 years old and has a current body condition score of just 1.5 out of 5. With very overgrown feet, she will have X-Rays tomorrow so we can ascertain the damage and then arrange…

As the welfare crisis continues on Bodmin Moor, despite the best efforts of multiple organisations, Bransby Horses recently welcomed an additional ten mares from the Moor. Named by staff, Buttercup, Blossom, Camellia, Primrose, Ivy, Daisy, Lilac, Jasmine, Tulip and Snowdrop were assessed by vets on arrival. Unfortunately, Jasmine had an infection from a previous injury…

Delilah came into the care of Bransby Horses at the request of the RSPCA in October 2016, with a colt foal staff named Harry after being dumped on a piece of land with several other ponies. Unfortunately, no owner was located and they were both in a very poor state or emaciation and sadly, her…

Scarlett, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare arrived at Bransby Horses on the evening of Thursday 24th November following seizure by the RSPCA; she was found abandoned close to a busy road and was ushered into a garden to keep her safe. Scarlett was in a very poor state, with a body condition score of just two…