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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.

newly built intensive care unit for bransby horses

Bransby Horses Invests in Intensive Care Unit

Bransby Horses has invested in a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU), largely funded by legacies and donations from an appeal. The ICU is situated on the charity’s quarantine yard which…
member of staff demonstrating equine training at a vip day

FRIENDS OF BRANSBY HORSES ENJOY VIP DAY

On the 5th July 2017, the team at Bransby Horses welcomed 30 Friends of Bransby Horses to the Lincoln site for an informative and enjoyable day. The day began with…
split photo of a white shetland and a black shetland

Nemo & Dory

Nemo and Dory came into the care of Bransby Horses on 24th March 2017 following their abandonment in a field near Newark. The two Shetland ponies’ basic needs were not…

Improving Denzel’s Quality of Life

New arrival Denzel (pictured) came into the care of Bransby Horses at the request of the RSPCA on Easter Sunday this year. Concerns about Denzel were raised because he appeared…
bay mare and chestnut mare grazing with their noses very close together

Tizzy & Munchkin Retire from the Adoption Scheme

Adoption horses, Tizzy & Munchkin, will no longer be available on the Adoption Scheme as we have made important changes to improve their welfare. Tizzy & Munchkin are often nervous…
two cob like ponies walking through a field of green grass

Young Ponies Rescued from the Roadside

Hendricks (black) and Bombay (piebald) were rescued on Thursday 4th May by our External Welfare Team. The team responded to calls of concern after the ponies were seen grazing dangerously…
three separate images of veronica with a shaved mane in her field

Celebrity Veronica’s move to the Visitor Centre Yard!

You may remember the story of Veronica who arrived at Bransby Horses in February 2017 following her abandonment in Carlton le Moorland. After weeks of intensive care from the team…
bodmin, cornish, trewella, legend, phantom, barron and beastie on arrival

Delight as the ponies from Bodmin Moor learn to trust!

A year to this day, our Welfare Team made a 16-hour round trip to collect the neglected and starving ponies from Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. After spending their time on…

Open Afternoon for Local Charities Seeking Volunteers

To find out more about volunteering, join Bransby Horses and the Voluntary Centre Services as they host an open afternoon on Friday 2nd June 12:00-15:00. As part of ‘Volunteers’ Week 2017’ celebrations,…
small herd of arabs running in a field away from the camera

Arabs’ Update

You may remember the story of Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot and Tanzanite, who came into our care in January last year in what Bransby Horses described as one of the…
Mare drinking water while her foal is being petted by a member of staff

The Crisp Group

In May 2016, Bransby Horses received a call from the RSPCA to assist in the rescue of eight equines that were in need of urgent treatment. They were found in…
members of staff holding up letters spelling out Thank You. Two shetland ponies stand at the front

A Big Thank You to David Crowe and Phillip Hoskins

To David Crowe David Crowe has resigned as a trustee after a year in post. David has helped the charity with his expertise in HR and been a Director of…
member of staff stroking a black horse wearing a pink headcollar

Scarlett survives Strangles!

You may remember the story of Scarlett, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare who arrived at Bransby Horses in November last year following seizure by the RSPCA; she was found abandoned close…
intake photo of a neglected ill horse on a drip and having a drink

Brooke Update

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…
three members of staff all holding an equine each

A new start for Echo, Thor and Jordan

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…
herd of mares grazing in a field after being rescued from bodmin moor

Improvement for the mares from Bodmin Moor

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,…

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