Sue Burton and her team have rescued thousands of animals over the past 40 years. Here she recalls the 40th animal that the charity rescued… “I recall getting a phone call about some horses in Essex one snowy winter’s evening. We stumbled over fields that were 3 to 4 ft deep in snow. I gave […]

We’ve got lots of ideas on our website on how you can help us, but here’s a quick update about some other ‘Give As You Live’ donations you might not be aware of! Donations on Fuel – Thanks to Morrisons, Give as you Live members like you can now raise donations when you fill up […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary will be opening its gates to visitors for the first time in 2023 on Sunday 4 June, after rain stopped play before its Open Day in May. The horse welfare charity will open from 1pm to 4pm and visitors will be able to learn more about the charity and meet special guest […]

All horse owners know the risk of ragwort in their fields – and despite it being a back-breaking job, you’ll see them out in the fields pulling the weed to protect their animals. It’s a job the staff at Remus Horse Sanctuary know well! But there’s another danger out there – the Sycamore tree. Seeds […]

Did you know that you can help boost your CSR (corporate social responsibility) and ESG (environmental, social and governance) or B Corp initiatives in partnership with Remus Horse Sanctuary by signing up to Give as you Live’s corporate fundraising platform? Their unmatched features include: Each fundraising campaign can support up to 5 charities at a […]

Ahead of its first Open Day of 2023 on Sunday 7 May, Remus Horse Sanctuary based in Essex, is launching its 40th Anniversary Challenge to raise £40,000 during the remainder of the year. Sue Burton, Founder of the Sanctuary is asking its staff and volunteers, trustees and patrons, members, sponsors and supporters to fundraise just […]

The latest research from scientists suggests that the pattern on your horse’s rug could be a vital weapon in your battle against bugs… Scientists from the University of Bristol have expanded on previous research that found that horse flies avoid landing on stripes. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, used horses wearing […]

Whilst the onset of spring brings joy to many horse, pony and donkey owners, for those of laminitis-prone individuals it can be a stressful time deciding whether it is safe to turn out on spring grass and what to feed if you don’t. Why does spring grass = laminitis risk? More grass to eat – […]

Did you know, you can help Remus Horse Sanctuary generate additional funds to help support our vital work just by shopping online? By signing up to Give as you Live Online, we’ll receive a donation every time you shop at any of their 6,000+ registered retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Argos, Boots, Booking.com, Screwfix and […]

Earlier this month we hosted a team building day for 25 Store Managers from Pets at Home stores around the South East. The event was organised as part of their Better World Pledge and their vision to become the most responsible pet care business in the world. Between them they painted the stables and the […]