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As one of the largest equine charities in the United Kingdom, every day Bransby Horses rescues, rehabilitates and cares for equines in need.

Captain GMP

Two Ex-Greater Manchester Police Horses To Enjoy Retirement At Bransby Horses

Bransby Horses are delighted to announce the arrival of two ex-Greater Manchester Police (GMP) horses into their care after a combined 13 years of public service. 18-year-old Irish Draught, Captain…

Fundraising Horses for Health UK Relay Reaches Half Way Mark

A six month fundraising event, which aims to boost the nation’s mental health and highlight how horses can help with our well-being, has reached its half-way point with donations still…

Statement on BBC Panorama programme – The Dark Side of Horse Racing

Joint statement from British Horse Society, Blue Cross, Bransby Horses, Horse World, Redwings, RSPCA and World Horse Welfare As welfare charities we were disturbed and deeply concerned by Monday’s (19/07/2021)…
four ponies stood against the fence with their heads over the top rail and looking in the same direction off to the side

Vandalism and theft at the charity

Bransby Horses is sad to report the charity has recently been the victim of theft and several cases of vandalism. As a charity we rely solely on support from donations…
intake photo of an emaciated grey arab with severely overgrown hooves being led into a stable

Tougher Prison Sentences For Animal Cruelty Come Into Force

Bransby Horses is delighted with the introduction of tougher prison sentences for animal cruelty this summer. The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill came into force on 30th June and saw the…

REMEMBERING OUR ROCK STAR, FERGUSON

It is with heart-breaking sadness that we announce the passing of popular Sponsorship Star, Ferguson. Such a firm favourite with team members across the charity and supporters alike, this devastating…
three logos of bhs, equine grass sickness fund and moredun

Equine Grass Sickness Biobank

The Moredun Foundation along with The Equine Grass Sickness Fund and the British Horse Society have created a nationwide biobank to gather samples relevant to grass sickness research. The biobank…
back of head image of a horse with ears pricked up

The Royal Windsor Horse Show Names Its Charity of the Year

The Royal Windsor Horse Show has chosen The Great Horses for Health UK Relay as its 2021 Charity of the year. As one of the seven charities benefitting from the…
pony with a whine nose hanging his head over the fence rail

Bransby Horses Win Legacy Futures Innovation Award

Bransby Horses is the proud recipient of the Legacy Futures Innovation Award for the ‘Create Your Legacy’ campaign in their inaugural year. Legacy funding is a vital part of our…
member of staff letting a dun pony sniff their hand

Bransby Horses Wins BHS Welfare Award

We are delighted to announce that Bransby Horses has won a British Horse Society (BHS) Welfare Award. The award will be presented to us at the BHS annual Awards Ceremony…
member of the trustee board stood in a barn next to a chestnut pony

STEPPING DOWN AFTER SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY YEARS

Bransby Horses Chairman, Carole Fisher, has stepped down after seven years of extraordinary service. Vice Chair, Kathryn McFee will take over as Chairman in May, with Mike Pickles stepping in…
chestnut pony stood looking at the camera in a field

Daenerys and Joffrey

Daenerys, an incredible two year old pony came to Bransby Horses in August 2020 with her mother, Sansa. After extensive veterinary checks on arrival, both Daenerys and Sansa were found…
Bransby Big Sing

Bransby Big Sing

We are delighted to announce a live performance will be taking place at Bransby Horses on Sunday 11th July at 11.30am and 1.30pm. Experience the Lincolnshire Vocal Academy and members…
a group of black cobs in an unsuitable environment before they were rescued

50 strong charity coalition urge UK government to Act Now For Animals in the biggest opportunity to improve animal health and welfare in a generation

Bransby Horses is proud to be one of 50 animal welfare organisations joining forces to urge the UK government to redefine our relationship with animals through a collaborative animal health…
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall

HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall announced as Patron of The Great Horses For Health Relay 2021

We are delighted to announce Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, as the Patron for our Great Relay taking place across the UK this summer. The announcement came ahead…
Ellie - A Strangles Case Study

A Strangles Case Study: Ellie

Late in the summer of 2020, Bransby Horses were contacted by the team at Park Hall Veterinary Clinic in Mansfield Woodhouse about a particularly challenging equine case they had encountered…

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