Bransby Horses couldn’t be prouder to have been shortlisted for the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards. With double the number of entries than the previous awards (back in 2020) the charity beat off stiff competition to make it through in the Small Visitor Attraction category. Visitor Engagement and Retail Manager at Bransby Horses, Holly Hart…
A pony rescued from one of the worst cruelty cases Bransby Horses has ever seen, is settling into her new home. Of the 27 horses taken in by us, Limpopo is one of the lucky ones. It took 18 months of veterinary care and rehabilitation to get the seven year old mare to a point…
Bransby Horses are looking forward to hosting the Business Women’s Link (BWL), networking event on September 7. The event will include a tour of our charity with the opportunity to meet some equine residents, followed by lunch in the café. Bransby Horses Digital and Database Fundraising Officer Lauren Richardson-Whalley said: “We are so pleased that…
Bransby Horses are pleased to announce that Sponsorship Star and visitor favourite, Honour, has found her perfect match and is now living in a loving foster home. Although she was not on our rehoming scheme, an application we received fitted Honour so well it couldn’t be ignored. In an ideal world, all our horses would…
It is with great sadness we bring you the news that dear old Nero and his half-brother Domino have passed away. As two of our most well-known and loved residents, they will be very sorely missed. Unfortunately Nero’s ongoing health issues deteriorated when he fell ill with colic (a painful stomach ache which can be…
We are inviting horse and land owners to a free worming information evening on Thursday 8th September. Worming practices have changed considerably over the past decade and there is a lot of new and confusing information out there. Our ‘Think Twice Before Using Wormers’ event will explain the most up to date veterinary guidelines for…
A woman has been given a suspended sentence after more than 200 animals were removed by charities from a Surrey farm. The woman was found guilty of 15 offences under the Animal Welfare Act* after a trial over dates in June and August this year. The charges relate to more than 130 horses, as well…
Families looking for a day out which won’t break the bank are finding lots to do here at Bransby Horses. As one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, our play park, café and miles of picturesque, pushchair friendly walkways are proving very popular. Visitors are also enjoying learning more about the work we do…
As one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities, with around a thousand unwanted, mistreated and abandoned horses in our care, Bransby Horses is more than a sanctuary. Our welfare work involves reacting to public reports of equines in need, working with the local community to improve equine health and wellbeing, and responding to large-scale…
As one of the greatest and most loved characters at the charity, known affectionately as ‘Ebony mule’, she will be deeply missed. Bransby Horses PR officer Maria Thompson said: “It’s so tough when we lose one, especially when they are as special as Ebony. Everyone on the yard where she lived is just heart-broken but…
Building on the amazing success of our first rhyming children’s story book, we are delighted to announce the launch of a sequel. Pudding’s Christmas Miracle told the story of an abandoned pony rescued by the charity and was a huge hit when it launched in winter 2020, selling over 2,500 copies and raising in excess…
In support of the British Horse Society’s (BHS) road traffic campaign to reduce accidents involving horses on the roads, we are hosting an information event in the Clifford Marshall Building on our Bransby site near Lincoln in July. Statistics released by the BHS show road incidents involving horses and vehicles are an increasing problem,…
A donation of horse’s rugs from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are now on sale through the Bransby Horses’ eBay store. More than 30 second-hand rugs were donated by the Mounted Police Unit to help raise funds. Bransby Horses has taken in a number of retired police horses over the years, most recently, former Manchester Police…
Members of our Welfare Team, along with other equine charities and industry professionals, have been assisting The British Horse Society (BHS) at clinics up and down the country. The clinics offer advice and help with areas of horse care, from worming to weight management, castration, passporting, microchipping, dental checks, hoof care and vaccinations. Started and…
Popular Sponsorship Star, Domino the donkey, celebrates his 23rd Birthday today (May 30). Domino’s brother Nero celebrated his 29th birthday earlier in this month, so Domino is now happily stepping into the lime light for some birthday treats. The friendly donkey has been with us for many years having arrived in 2009 with his brother…
