You can help Remus Horse Sanctuary in so many ways…
Welcome to Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone, Essex! We believe that together, with your help, we can all make a difference and bring an end to horse cruelty. The horse welfare crisis in the UK has been escalating for many years and we want to ensure that, in future, no animal is born to die. We hope you like what you see here and look forward to welcoming you to our family!
Sue Burton BEM, Founder
Latest News
September Open Day: Come and Meet the Animals at Remus
Posted 29th August 2026
Join us at Remus Horse Sanctuary on Sunday 6 September for our penultimate Open Day of the year. From 1pm to 4pm, you can come and meet our wonderful horses, ponies, donkeys and other rescued animals, explore the Sanctuary, enjoy refreshments and browse the stalls. It’s a lovely afternoon out for all ages, and, importantly, […]
More...Remus Horse Sanctuary Launches Hay Appeal as Drought Pushes Up Costs
Posted 13th August 2026
Remus Horse Sanctuary has launched an appeal for donations towards its hay costs as the extremely dry summer weather leaves the Sanctuary facing an unexpected increase in the cost of feeding more than 100 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and other animals. Ordinarily at this time of year, Remus would not need to buy in hay […]
More...Fireworks Consultation: Help Protect Horses and Other Animals
Posted 10th August 2026
For many people, fireworks are a celebration. For horse owners, animal lovers and vulnerable people, they can be a source of real worry. At Remus Horse Sanctuary, we know only too well the distress that loud fireworks can cause. Every year, horses, livestock, pets and wildlife can become frightened by sudden, unexpected explosions. For horses […]
More...August Birthdays at Remus Horse Sanctuary
Posted 3rd August 2026
This August, we’re delighted to be celebrating six very special milestones with some of our rescued residents. Happy 18th Birthday, Coco and William! DOB: 1 August 2008 Coco and William’s story is one of hope and transformation. They were found standing tied to a horsebox at an unauthorised Traveller’s Fair, painfully thin and having seemingly […]
More...Events
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Sep
Open Day at the Sanctuary September
Join us for our Open Day on Sunday 6 September from 1pm until 4pm. Download our poster to display and […]
13
Sep
Sponsors Day at the Sanctuary
Come and meet your sponsored animal on Sunday 13 September from 2-4pm. Limited spaces, booking essential. Please contact the Sanctuary on […]
14
Sep
Afternoon Tea at the Sanctuary September
Come and enjoy a lovely afternoon tea here at the Sanctuary, meet our wonderful animals and take in the beautiful scenery. Booking […]












