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.

Veronica Update

Veronica the Shetland pony arrived at Bransby Horses last week following her abandonment in Carlton Le Moorland. Approximately 12 years old and with a current body condition score of just…

Bullseye and Lasso Update

Bullseye and Lasso were taken into charity care on Tuesday 14th February. Sadly, the decision was made with the vets this afternoon to have Lasso put to sleep. Although he…

Bullseye and Lasso

On Tuesday 14th February, our External Welfare Team was asked to assist the Police with the removal of two young ponies, Bullseye and Lasso (named by staff). Both in very…

Appeal for Information – Veronica

Bransby Horses is appealing for any information about the Shetland pony (pictured), following her abandonment in Carlton Le Moorland. Veronica, is approximately 12 years old and has a current body condition…

Bransby Horses Welcomes Additional Ponies from Bodmin Moor

As the welfare crisis continues on Bodmin Moor, despite the best efforts of multiple organisations, Bransby Horses recently welcomed an additional ten mares from the Moor. Named by staff, Buttercup,…

Delilah’s journey to find a loving home

Delilah came into the care of Bransby Horses at the request of the RSPCA in October 2016, with a colt foal staff named Harry after being dumped on a piece…

Supporting Scarlett through Strangles

Scarlett, an eight-year-old Thoroughbred mare arrived at Bransby Horses on the evening of Thursday 24th November following seizure by the RSPCA; she was found abandoned close to a busy road…

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Bodmin Moor Update

We’re encouraged by BBC News’ report about the plight of the Bodmin Moor ponies as this helps in further highlighting the issues there and bringing them to the national fore….

Joy as Tinchy Finds his Forever Home!

Some of our supporters may remember the story of Tinchy who arrived at Bransby Horses in November 2014. He was in a very poor condition with a heavy lice burden,…

Woman Sentenced for Horse Cruelty

*Warning – upsetting images* A woman who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty has been sentenced in what Bransby Horses described as one of the most ‘shocking cases of neglect they…

Multi-Agency Triumph on Bodmin Moor

Earlier this week the Bransby Horses’ External Welfare Team participated in an aspirational four-day (12th-16th September) multi-agency task at Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. The welfare crisis on Bodmin Moor sadly…

Wheelchair Donation for Bransby Horses’ Visitor Centre

Lincoln-based company, Burton Mobility, has generously donated two wheelchairs to the Bransby Horses’ Visitor Centre. The equine welfare charity welcomes visitors to the centre 362 days a year and has…

Justice for George, Zippy, Bungle, Freddie & Jane

15th December 2015 Bransby Horses received a call from World Horse Welfare and the RSPCA to assist in the rescue of a seriously ill horse that had collapsed. As the…

How a Legacy Saved Syd’s Life

In 2015, a kind supporter named Sydney Richard Price, left a substantial legacy to Bransby Horses to help secure our future. Around this time, our External Welfare Team rescued a…

Philly Finds a Home

Philly arrived at the charity in 2011 from horrific circumstances with a foal at foot. Her rehabilitation was especially challenging for the team as she was semi-feral and terrified of…

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