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, Blossom, Camellia, Primrose, Ivy, Daisy, Lilac, Jasmine, Tulip and Snowdrop were assessed by vets on arrival. Unfortunately, Jasmine had an infection from a previous injury…

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 of land with several other ponies. Unfortunately, no owner was located and they were both in a very poor state or emaciation and sadly, her…

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 and was ushered into a garden to keep her safe. Scarlett was in a very poor state, with a body condition score of just two…

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. Indeed, we have been striving to ensure the welfare of these ponies for several years and the work of the Bodmin Moor Commons Council, The…

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, distended stomach due to an untreated and escalating worm burden, Salmonella and in an advanced state of emaciation with a body condition score of zero…

*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 had ever seen’. Rebecca McEvoy, of Leicestershire, received a suspended sentence from Leicester Crown Court of four weeks imprisonment; suspended for 12 months with a…

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 continues as ponies are neglected and left to starve by their owners who are not directly traceable to individual equines, as the majority are not…

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 seen an increase in the need for mobility aids since the Visitor Centre opened in 2013. The wheelchairs allow visitors with mobility needs to access…

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 team arrived to assist, they discovered two other horses that were also in poor condition and required urgent treatment. With the support of the Police…

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 young stallion from a riverbank near Cowle, Lincolnshire. In memory of Sydney, this young stallion was named ‘Syd’. Sadly, a liver biopsy confirmed that Syd…

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 human contact and noise. It took two years for her to progress and at times the team feared she would never trust humans. The dedication…

Lincolnshire-based equine rescue and welfare charity, Bransby Horses, will be holding their annual Autumn Fayre on Sunday 25th September 2016. A great day out for the whole family; highlights of the event include equine demonstrations and rescued equine parades, falconry, shopping, the kids zone, craft activities, a second hand rug and tack sale and a…

We are delighted to report that the EquiSal test kits have proved to be a successful and reliable method of managing tapeworm infections in our herds. Rather than routine worming for tapeworm, we carry out the EquiSal test (saliva swab) and only worm horses with a borderline or moderate/high result. The test is carried out…

This tiny family of Shetland ponies came to Bransby Horses at the request of a council after they were abandoned on their land. Sadly, Pistachio, Cashew and Pecan were going to be euthanized if we couldn’t take them in. Councils across the country are being forced to make the difficult decision to euthanize horses due…