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Bransby News

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

Horse Rescued From Dangerous Roundabout

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…
two black shire horses with heads over the fence standing in a frosty field

Multi-Agency Rescue Shires Arrive at Bransby Horses

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…
black horse wearing an eye mask after surgery and being led by a member of staff

Equivizor Donation Aids Charity Horse’s Sarcoid Recovery

Equivizor UK has kindly donated a Recovery Equivizor mask to support a rescued resident at Bransby Horses with his recovery from sarcoid removal and treatment. Willem, a four-year-old Welsh cob,…
two images of three minature shetlands

Skeletal Shetland Ponies Mark the Start of Winter Welfare Crisis for Bransby Horses

Equine rescue and welfare charity, Bransby Horses, rescued three Shetland ponies last week from the Nottinghamshire area that were severely emaciated. The rescue coincided with the first of this year’s…
three shetland ponies with their handlers stood in front of a mini bus

New CallConnect Bus Route Puts Bransby Horses on the Public Transport Network

Bransby Horses was delighted last week when the CallConnect bus stopped by to promote its new route, which includes Bransby village, and to recommend the charity as a destination to…
two horses stood next to each other facing different directions but both looking at the camera

Police Horses Retire at Bransby Horses

Last week we welcomed ex-police horses, Gainsborough and Saratoga, from the London Metropolitan Police. Due to health issues, they are no longer able to continue with their role and have…

Bransby Horses Sponsors SEVA Symposium

Bransby Horses is proud to announce they will be sponsoring the Student Equine Veterinary Association (SEVA) annual Symposium next year at The University of Liverpool. The Symposium will take place…
three pictures of three ponies rescued from running loose on the road

Loose Horse Killed and Three Injured in Road Collision

Bransby Horses is appealing for information regarding four loose horses in the Saxelbye area in Melton Mowbray. The charity was contacted by the RSPCA and the Police yesterday (1st October)…
grey arab horse receiving an award with a member of staff

Emerald Wins ‘Back from the Brink’ Animal Hero Award

Emerald, one of our rescued residents has won a national award for her remarkable recovery from severe neglect. The Arab mare was formally recognised at the Animal Hero Awards 2017,…
shetland pony with shaved mane to help with skin condition

Veronica

Unfortunately we have some sad news to share with you all about Veronica. On Friday the decision was made to have her put to sleep as her quality of life…
group of small welsh ponies roaming around a field

Bodmin Moor Ponies’ Update

In May 2016, Bransby Horses was part of a multi-agency rescue at Bodmin Moor, Cornwall. The External Welfare Team made a 16-hour round trip to collect eight starving and neglected ponies,…
landscape shot of a farm with two horses grazing in a field

Stoke Prior Update

Following the temporary closure of our Stoke Prior site and subsequent detailed review, a decision has now been made to sell Priory Farm. The site would need to be far…
rider and rescued pony on a hack

Emlyn’s Success Story

Emlyn came into the care of Bransby Horses in 2012, as part of a group of 65 horses that were being illegally fly-grazed. Following his rehabilitation at Bransby Horses, he…

Quadrant2Design Support Bransby Horses

Based in Poole, a few miles from the New Forest, Quadrant2Design understand the need for a charity concerned with equine welfare, as issues are often prevalent in their local area….
member of staff holding grey arab with new owners stood either side

Diamond Finds a Home

Diamond, who was one of five Arabs rescued in January 2016, left Bransby Horses today to start her next chapter in a foster home. Staff were sad to say goodbye…
Two cobs sticking their heads through a fence and one resting his head on top of the fence

Gin Ponies’ Update

Meet the Gin ponies; Bombay, Gordon, Tarquin and Hendrix. You may recognise Bombay and Hendricks from previous news when they were first rescued from grazing dangerously close to a busy…

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