As you’ll know, World Animal Day takes place on 4 October, and we like to mark and celebrate the day at our October Open Day – which this year takes place on Sunday 6 October (weather permitting!). This year’s theme for World Animal Day is: ‘The world is their home too’ which we wholly support. […]

The fundraising platform called ‘People’s Fundraising’ has revealed a number of new features to help you plan and host your fundraising activities for Remus Horse Sanctuary. The new tools are all designed to help simplify the fundraising process and to help you achieve your goals. The Fundraising Hub is your new launch page. It presents […]

Are you aware of the proposals for power lines and pylons over 180km of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex’s beautiful and historic countryside between Norwich and Tilbury? Find out more at the 38Degrees website. Here at Remus Horse Sanctuary we are growing increasingly concerned by this proposal as the 50 metre high pylons will sit just […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary will be opening its gates on Sunday 7 July to welcome members of the public for its Novelty Dog Show and Family Fun Day taking place from 1pm to 4pm. The Dog Show will commence at 1.30pm with bookings being taken from 1pm. Open Days at the Sanctuary at Little Farm, Buttsbury, […]

Sue Burton, Founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary in Essex, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of the British Empire for her services to equine welfare. His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024 recognises selfless and innovative service to others from people across the UK. Sue founded the Sanctuary in 1983 following the […]

We all love our animals and want our horses to be happy – here’s five signs that can tell you if they really are! Unfortunately when some animals come to us here at Remus Horse Sanctuary, we can see right away that they are anything but. We work tirelessly to turn things around and make […]

This time last month was Strangles week. Perhaps, with our ultra busy 24/7 lives, its something that has already fallen off your radar, but Strangles is highly infectious, and following some simple hygiene practices can stop it spreading. Strangles is a really unpleasant disease, which can have a long recovery time, and it’s something we […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary, a leading authority in older horses, is looking forward to opening its gates and welcoming visitors to meet the 200+ animals for the first time this year, on Sunday 2 June from 1pm to 4pm. Due to the endless wet weather, Sue Burton, Founder of the Sanctuary, had to make the difficult […]

The popular Essex-based brass ensemble Harmony Brass are preparing for their next visit to Stock Village Hall on Saturday 8 June at 7.30pm, when they will be celebrating the ensemble’s 40th Anniversary by presenting a special concert for the occasion. The event will include the usual eclectic and popular mix of music for all tastes, […]

Ahead of Strangles Week, two new videos have been released to raise awareness of this devastating disease demonstrating just how quickly it can take hold. Strangles Awareness Week in the UK is an annual event taking place from 6-12 May 2024, dedicated to raising awareness about the prevention and management of Strangles, a highly contagious […]