Tickets are selling fast to visit Father Christmas in his magical grotto at Bransby Horses this December. As one of Lincolnshire’s best-kept secrets and recent Visit England Gold award winners, the charity’s Visitor Centre and beautiful walkways provide an idyllic festive destination. Every weekend until December 18, Santa will be in his grotto where children…
A woman has been sent to prison for 20 weeks and banned from keeping animals after a number of equines in her care had to be rescued. Following a prosecution by the RSPCA, the 60-year-old, who was of no fixed abode, appeared before Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on October 25, 2022 for sentencing. At a trial…
Diaries told from the viewpoint of a horse called Hovis go on sale this month, with all profits from the book’s sales being kindly donated to us. ‘Hovis’ Friday Diary, Laughter, Lameness and Lockdowns’ by Lincolnshire based author Karen Thompson, will be formally launched at the Your Horse Live event on November 11- 13. The…
Bransby Horses has been awarded the VisitEngland Gold award. Our charity is one of just 97 attractions out of potentially thousands across the UK, to have gained recognition this year as part of the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Accolade. Director of Engagement and Income Generation Sally Crawford said: “We are just over the moon to be…
Bonfire Night and firework displays are usually a time of fun and excitement. However, for many animals and their owners, November 5 can be a nerve-wracking experience as explosions, fire and flashing lights terrify many equines. We have written this handy guide to help horses, their owners and event organisers have a happy and relaxed…
Bransby Horses has attended the world famous Appleby Horse Fair for many years and 2022 was no exception. As a charity we work alongside other organisations such as the RSPCA, Redwings Horse Sanctuary and the police, monitoring equine health and welfare. This year was one of the biggest fairs yet following the lifting of COVID-19…
We welcomed over 50 special guests for our annual VIP Days last month. These special days for our Friends of Bransby Horses members take place once a year and are always a popular benefit of membership. Members each pay an annual fee of £60 or £5 a month – their support is invaluable to us…
Did you know that through Gift Aid we can claim money from the government to make your donations go further for equines in need? Charities lose out on £500m per year due to lack of Gift Aid sign ups and it doesn’t cost donors a penny! The Gift Aid scheme enables charities like us to reclaim…
A Carmarthenshire woman who caused the unnecessary suffering of 24 donkeys has been handed an 18 weeks prison sentence, suspended for two years. It follows a multi-agency operation at a Kidwelly farm in February 2021 where 72 donkeys and one horse were taken into possession by police on welfare grounds following veterinary examinations. Executive Director…
A visit from 40 members of the Lincoln Business Women’s Link (BWL) was a roaring success. Networkers received a warm welcome from Bransby Horses’ teams and also chatted to Executive Director of Engagement and Income Generation, Sally Crawford. As their Charity of the Year, BWL also donated £500 to Bransby Horses, which included the proceeds…
Bransby Horses couldn’t be prouder to have been shortlisted for the Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards. With double the number of entries than the previous awards (back in 2020) the charity beat off stiff competition to make it through in the Small Visitor Attraction category. Visitor Engagement and Retail Manager at Bransby Horses, Holly Hart…
A pony rescued from one of the worst cruelty cases Bransby Horses has ever seen, is settling into her new home. Of the 27 horses taken in by us, Limpopo is one of the lucky ones. It took 18 months of veterinary care and rehabilitation to get the seven year old mare to a point…
Bransby Horses are looking forward to hosting the Business Women’s Link (BWL), networking event on September 7. The event will include a tour of our charity with the opportunity to meet some equine residents, followed by lunch in the café. Bransby Horses Digital and Database Fundraising Officer Lauren Richardson-Whalley said: “We are so pleased that…
Bransby Horses are pleased to announce that Sponsorship Star and visitor favourite, Honour, has found her perfect match and is now living in a loving foster home. Although she was not on our rehoming scheme, an application we received fitted Honour so well it couldn’t be ignored. In an ideal world, all our horses would…
It is with great sadness we bring you the news that dear old Nero and his half-brother Domino have passed away. As two of our most well-known and loved residents, they will be very sorely missed. Unfortunately Nero’s ongoing health issues deteriorated when he fell ill with colic (a painful stomach ache which can be…
