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.

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…

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…

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…

Uncovering Cost Of Living Effect On Those Caring For Horses

Two new Cost of Living Surveys have been launched to help welfare charities better understand the financial pressures being faced by horse owners. The first, aimed at anyone who keeps…

What To Do When Flooding Looms

As a responsible owner it’s important to keep your horses safe during floods. It can be useful to have an emergency plan ready as flooding can happen quickly and being…

Unprecedented Number Of Hoof Neglect Cases

As one of the UK’s biggest equine welfare charities, 2023 has been a busy year for Bransby Horses. We currently have 292 equines on site and over 607 in homes…

Little Bert Finds a New Home in Time For Christmas

A pony who came close to death on more than one occasion has found a new home just in time for Christmas. Little Bert, a blue and white Fallabella Shetland…

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