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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.

A lovely sunset behind rescued pony Auburn

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…
A skewbald foal lying down in a field in the sun overlooked by black mare and another foal

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….
Matilda enjoys some hay

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…
Horse being offered water at appleby horse fair

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…
A tiny shetland pony foal being held by two members of staff

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…
Ponies kept in an unsuitable environment

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....
Pony and vet

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…
woodland footpath

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…
Bransby Horses ride through the village

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,…
little girl on swing at playpark

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…
herd of ponies looking over the fence towards something in the distance

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. …
family sat outside on a picnic bench during the winter

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…
Mothers Day in Lincoln with Bransby Horses

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,…
Sponsorship Star Matilda with her nose close to the camera

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…
Flooded field at Bransby Horses after Storm Babet dumps a months worth of rain in a day.

After The Floods: Bransby Horses Assess the Damage

Flooding of our land last autumn and into the early part of this year has brought added pressures to the day to day running of Bransby Horses. As with any…
group of small welsh ponies all with their heads resting on the fence and looking off into the distance

Our Rescued Residents Help Raise Awareness of Equine Welfare and Care

Visitors can learn how to spot a horse in need and how one of the UK’s largest equine welfare charities care for these often misunderstood animals, on the Bransby Horses…

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