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…
At Bransby Horses, we rescue equines for many different reasons. Some may have been mishandled and abused, where others may have been so neglected they have never experienced human contact. It can take months and sometimes even years for these animals to recover and many will never be suitable to rehome. What is certain however,...
Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) is an annual campaign aimed at preventing and managing Strangles – the most common infectious equine disease. From today until May 12 the campaign will run mainly on social media, supported by leading equine welfare organisations including Bransby Horses. Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes swelling of the…
A new pathway from Sturton by Stow to Bransby Horses in Bransby village is now open. The new route, which is not a public footpath but a permissive pathway, will be accessible for much of the year and only closed for essential maintenance. A public right of way already exists in the area and this…
One of our supporters is on a mission to improve people’s understanding around passing riders and carriage drivers safely on the roads. Helen Henderson from Newark, who fosters Bransby Evan, is worried drivers are ignoring the law. She has reported a number of incidents where drivers have passed at speed to the police and…
Bransby Horses is delighted to announce that we achieved a huge 95 per cent in our recent Visit England assessment – with 100 per cent awarded specifically for the Visitor Centre and customer service, the on-site retail experience and pre-visit online information. Special mentions were given to the accessibility awareness work, installation of signage depicting…
