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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 Training Facilities Given British Horse Society Seal of Approval

We have are delighted to announce we have been highly commended in all areas following an inspection from the British Horse Society, (BHS) as part of their Retraining Centre Approvals…
head shot of a grey and white donkey looking off to the side and wearing a spotted head collar

Unlucky in Love and Looking for the Perfect Partner – Who Will swipe right for Benny?

Benny the donkey is looking for love after struggling to find a suitable partner since he arrived at Bransby Horses over a year ago. Donkeys live in herds but like…
Vet scope

Take the Temp Check Challenge for Strangles Awareness Week

Strangles Awareness Week starts today (May 1) with the aim of encouraging owners to do regular temperature checking of their horses to minimise the scale and impact of a Strangles…
Donkey resting his head on gate

Spring Has Sprung in the Donkey Barn

We have been busy this month moving the donkey herds back into their summer paddocks. Every day over the next few weeks the donkeys are hand walked from their winter…
Ponies being walked

Find Out More About Your Farriers’ Role in Managing Laminitis With Bransby Horses

If you are a horse owner please come along to our next information event on May 18, covering the prevention, treatment and management of laminitis. Equines can develop this very…
RSPCA Image of two abandoned in a pen being rescued

RSPCA Appeal Following Joint Pony Rescue

RSPCA Cymru has launched an appeal for information after 23 ponies were removed from Gelligaer Common due to concerns for their welfare. Bransby Horses and other leading equine charities, two…
bransby horses visitor centre

Bransby Horses’ Mark 10 Year Anniversary of Opening Their Purpose Built Visitor’s Centre to the Public

This week we are celebrating 10 years since taking the brave step to open a place for people to find out more about the work of the charity. Since the…
saliva/worming test of a grey pony

Vets get hands-on equine behaviour training with Bransby Horses

Bransby Horses were delighted to be able to host an equine behaviour training event this week, which saw vets from all over the country descend on the charity to keep…
Donkey having laser surgery on an ear sarcoid

Superstar Donkey Has Life Saving Ear Surgery

One of our most popular donkeys is recovering well after undergoing surgery to remove a cluster of cancerous lumps on her ear. Matilda, who is a nine-year-old, skewbald (brown and…
Mother's Day in Lincoln with Bransby Horses

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Horse Loving Women

With just a few days to go until Mother’s Day, there’s just enough time to search for the most perfect gift to show that special lady she means the world…
chestnut horse with a white nose wearing a blue headcollar and stood on a leafy path

Heartbroken after loss of special resident

We are extremely sad to announce the loss of our much loved Sponsorship Star, Saratoga. A retired police horse, the 16.2hh chestnut warmblood was euthanased under veterinary advice due to…
horse looking off into the sunset

Bransby Horses shortlisted as a finalist for the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce our charity has been shortlisted for two categories, Excellence in Working with Lay Executors and Excellence in Collaboration and Partnership in Legacy Giving, at the…
two members of staff handwalking shetland ponies through the visitor centre courtyard

Equine health experts host free information evenings at Bransby Horses for Lincolnshire horse owners

We are hosting a series of free-to-attend events aimed at horse owners who would like to hear from experts in nutrition, farriery and grassland management. These ‘Make A Difference’ equine…
Vet scope

Equine Strangles Cases Rise: What Should Horse Owners Do?

We are urging horse owners, riders and yard managers to review their biosecurity measures and keep a careful watch on the health of equines in their care following reports of…
Stig with foster carer

STIG NO LONGER IN THE DUMPS

From the uncertain beginnings of surviving on a landfill site to becoming a much loved and cared for pony – it’s fair to say Bransby Horses’ Stig has had an…
Pony love

Equine Charities Work Together To Gauge Effect of Cost of Living Crisis

A group of equine charities are asking horse owners how they are being affected by the cost-of-living crisis. A survey was launched in December to gauge how people are coping…

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