You can Help us Make a Difference
Everyone likes online shopping, right?
But did you know that you can help Remus Horse Sanctuary raise funds for FREE just by shopping online?
As online shopping continues to increase year on year, now, every time you shop online via Give as you Live at 4,000+ top retailers including Amazon, eBay, John Lewis and Expedia, a FREE donation will be made to us and it won’t cost you a penny extra!
Plus, if you shop through the Give as you Live website, you can access top offers so you can save money and raise money!
How does Give as you Live work?
- Step 1 – Sign up today for free, via the Give as you Live website, it only takes a few minutes
- Step 2 – Shop at 4000+ leading stores, such as Amazon, Debenhams, Tesco, Ebay, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Next, Argos and many, many more…
- Step 3 – Raise a FREE donation for Remus!
Give as you Live is an online fundraising platform that allows users to shop at over 4,200 top stores and raise free funds for charity at the same time. The store pays Give as you Live a percentage of the total purchase price in commission and of this, 50% is passed on to charity.
Fee-Free Donations for Remus
Remus Horse Sanctuary has joined Make a Donation!
Make a Donation is the only UK fundraising and crowd-funding site where 100% of the donations goes directly to the charity.
Did you know that all other sites (including JustGiving) charge up to 6.3% in fees? Make a Donation are as passionate about fee-free fundraising as we are about animals, and don’t charge a commission of any sort or any fees whatsoever. In fact, they will even pay the bank transaction charges for us, something that no other fundraising site does!
Unlike all other sites, Make a Donation makes sure that we receive every last penny of your hard-earned donations.
How does it work?
From our page – https://make-a-donation.org/charity/remus-horse-sanctuary – you can:
- Donate directly to Remus Horse Sanctuary
- Start fundraising for our charity
Why not try it out for yourself? Click on the link to donate today!
Fighting fatigue and keeping your horse fit and well
All horse owners know the importance of keeping their animals fit and well-exercised. But there comes a point when the horse will have had enough and can become fatigued.
Horses suffering from fatigue can be at risk of tendon damage, and be at risk of developing health conditions such as colic, laminitis or heat exhaustion, so it is vital that you can recognise the signs to avoid putting your horse at risk.
Remus Horse Sanctuary has to rescue horses that have been ill cared-for and overworked on a regular basis, but caring owners can learn how to recognise the warning signs and keep their horse out of danger.
Signs of fatigue include loss of coordination such as stumbling, a slowing down of pace, and increasingly labouring breathing.
Find out what else to look for, and how you can avoid fatigue in this interesting article.
Give the Gift of Life this Christmas
Remus Horse Sanctuary in Essex provides home for over 200+ rescued animals and many are available for sponsorship, making a truly unique and thoughtful gift this Christmas.
The gift sponsorship will include a photo certificate and a fact sheet about the animal, with regular updates throughout the year.
A Remus animal can be sponsored for just £25 a year. Alternatively, if preferred, Remus also offer a monthly direct debit scheme for as little as £2 per month, payable by Standing Order.
Gift sponsorships can be ordered from the online shop on the Remus website or a standing order mandate from can be downloaded again from the website and posted to: Remus Horse Sanctuary, Little Farm, Buttsbury, Near Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NZ.
Remus Horse Sanctuary provides lifetime help and care for horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, sheep, cows and cats, that are victims of physical and mental abuse, be it as a result of ignorance or malicious intent.
The Remus Sponsorship Scheme provides ongoing care for the animals at the Sanctuary once they have been rescued, as well as contributing towards funds for future animal rescue.
For further information, visit www.remussanctuary.org or contact Sue Burton on tel: 01277 356191.
Raise Free Funds for us this Summer
Did you know that you can raise free funds for Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary when you shop for summer essentials via Give as you Live?
This summer, whether you’re treating the kids to a day out, updating your garden, or jetting off on a last-minute break, please shop via Give as you Live and raise money for us, at no extra cost to you.
Spread a little love and raise free funds this summer!
Help spread the word and get others raising free donations when they shop online through Give as you Live. Use Twitter and Facebook to tell all your friends today.
Identifying and Dealing with Horse Fly Bites this Summer
Flies are an ever-present pest during the summer, and horse fly bites are a particular problem for both horses and their riders.
Horse and Hound Magazine say “Biting flies can pierce the horse’s skin and feed on its blood, while nuisance flies lay secretions in and around the horse’s eye, mouth, nose and other sensitive spots.
“Flies can carry disease and an allergic reaction can result from any fly bite, while all flies cause annoyance and irritation to horses and humans alike – an important consideration when working or competing with horses.”
The article lists the types of flies that cause trouble, such as Horse flies, Black flies, Midges and Stable Flies and how to treat them.
Read the full article here.
If you have any queries about horse welfare, please do get in touch by emailing: info@remussanctuary.org.
Raise Free Funds for us this Fathers Day
Did you know that you can raise free funds for Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary when you shop for Fathers Day gifts via Give as you Live?
This Father’s Day, whether you’re buying DIY gifts, books, that must-have gift, please shop via Give as you Live and raise money for us, at no extra cost to you.
Treat your Dad this Father’s Day!
Help spread the word and get others raising free donations when they shop online through Give as you Live. Use Twitter and Facebook to tell all your friends today.
New Attractions at Sanctuary Open Day
Visitors to the Remus Horse Sanctuary Open Day on Sunday 4 June will be able to try their hand at dog agility, meet various Princess characters from children’s films and enjoy a wildlife talk called ‘Bird Habitats Around Billericay’, with Bird Song. Entry to the event will be just £4 for adults and £2 for children and will take place from 1pm to 5pm at the Sanctuary near Ingatestone.
The Sanctuary offers entertainment for the whole family, with a kids’ corner, bouncy castle, competitions and games, music from local band Midnite Blu, delicious refreshments including sandwiches (many gluten free) and homemade cakes, alongside stalls and a raffle. Parking is available on-site, with disabled access and dogs are welcome on a lead.
The Sanctuary provides rehabilitation and care for over 200 animals, including horses, ponies, donkeys, cows, goats, sheep and cats. The Open Days are a vital source of fundraising for the charity that, due to its location on greenbelt land, can only open to the public for a limited number of days each year.
Founder of the Sanctuary, Sue Burton, says, “The Open Days are a really important to us, not only in terms of fundraising, but educating people about what we do here. In addition to the dog agility and wildlife talk this month, visitors will have opportunity to learn how to take heart rates and measure a horse, as well as learning about the different feeding strategies that we use.”
Forever Living Products for Spring/Summer
Sandy Cowley, our Forever Living supplier for the popular Aloe Vera products, has some recommendations to get your animals’ coats in tip-top condition for spring and summer. Read on to find out more…
Spring is the time of year where we start to think about leaving rugs off our horses and coats off our dogs. As the weather gets warmer giving our horses and dogs a good bath can help to remove winter coats and soothe any itchy areas.
Forever’s Hand Soap
Forever’s Hand Soap is a lovely product for bathing your animals in. It is very gentle and has lots of cleansing and moisturising properties.
Item No: 523 – Price £14.40
Forever’s Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo & Conditioner
For horses manes and tails Forever’s Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo and Conditioner is great for cleansing and leaves them silky and manageable.
Item No’s: 260 and 261 – Price £14.71 each
Forever’s Aloe Veterinary Formula
To finish off – use Forever’s Aloe Veterinary Formula leaves the coat feeling soft and shiny and your animal looking and feeling great!
Item No: 30 – Price £15.40
To purchase any of these items please call Sandy on 07801 435395 quoting the item numbers. You can also email Sandy at: info@sandracowley.co.uk.
Raise Free Funds for Remus with Home and Garden Products
Did you know that you can raise free funds for Remus Horse Sanctuary when you shop for home and garden products via Give as you Live?
This May, whether you’re buying new furniture, curtains or colourful plants to brighten up your garden, please shop via Give as you Live and raise money for us, at no extra cost to you.
Give your home a makeover this May!
Help spread the word and get others raising free donations when they shop online through Give as you Live. Use Twitter and Facebook to tell all your friends today.
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