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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.

Bransby Horses Statement on Charlotte Dujardin Video

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…

Pudding Competition Winner Announced

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...

Important Update From Our CEO

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…

Happy Foals Born To Mares Rescued From Floodwater Cook Up A Storm

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….

It’s All Change For Our Donkey Herds

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…

BRANSBY HORSES’ TEAM ATTENDING APPLEBY HORSE FAIR

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…

Bransby Horses Welcome Tiny Foal Into The World

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…

Why Bransby Horses Exists

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....

Strangles Awareness Campaign Kicks-Off

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…

New Village to Village Pathway Now Fully Open

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…

Call For More Driver Awareness When Passing Horses On The Roads

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,…

Bransby Horses Celebrate Prestigious Visit England Award Nominations

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…

Fence Check Reminder To Horse Owners

Bransby Horses are urging all horse owners to check their fencing daily to make sure it is adequate and up to the job of keeping their animals safe and secure. …

Wondering What To Read on World Book Day 2024?

Calling all pony loving children. Bransby Horses have not one, but two books we hope will become supporter favourites this World Book Day. Readers are invited to get to know…

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for a Horse Loving Mum

Looking for where to spend Mother’s Day in Lincoln? Bransby Horses could be the ideal location to celebrate a mum’s love of horses and the perfect place to pick-up a thoughtful,…

Show Some Love And Sponsor A Rescued Horse, Pony or Donkey This Valentines’ Day

Animal welfare supporters can make their Valentines’ even more meaningful this year by sponsoring one of our rescued residents. Dedicated to protecting the lives of equines, we have over a…

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