Celebrating February Birthdays at Remus

This February, we celebrate three extraordinary souls at Remus Horse Sanctuary whose birthdays remind us why the Sanctuary exists – to offer refuge, care and a new beginning for horses who have known hardship, fear and neglect.

Their stories are ones of hope, healing and second chances.

Happy 13th Birthday Judy

Born 1 February 2013

Judy’s story is one of quiet courage. Rescued by a kind-hearted lady who saw her struggle with a twisted spine that meant she could never be ridden, Judy faced an uncertain and potentially lonely future. To ensure and protect her future, Remus was chosen to secure Judy’s safety by entrusting her to us here at Remus Horse Sanctuary. Here, Judy has found her forever home, a place where she is valued just for being herself – loved, safe and free from worry.

Choose a special treat for Judy’s birthday.

Happy 22nd Birthday Marcus

Born 21 February 2004

Marcus’s early life was marked by fear and cruelty. We found him barely a year and a half old, terrified and scarred at an unauthorised market where he was being ridden roughly amid a chaotic crowd. Covered in whip marks and sores, Marcus was too frightened to move for three days when he arrived at Remus. But over time, he discovered kindness and patience here with us. Slowly, Marcus learned to trust again. Today, he enjoys the peace and friendship he always deserved – a reminder of the healing power of compassion.

If you’d like to help support Marcus’s ongoing care and happiness, you can sponsor him here: www.remussanctuary.org/shop/marcus or spoil him with a birthday treat.

Happy 21st Birthday Rowan

Born 27 February 2005

Rowan’s journey is a testament to resilience and the life-saving impact of the Sanctuary. When she arrived aged just 18 months, she was withdrawn, isolated and deeply traumatised. Without intervention, she and her newborn foal Willow would almost certainly have perished – Rowan suffered internal bleeding and colic, conditions made worse by the harsh realities of life on a traveller’s field. But thanks to the Sanctuary and your generosity, Rowan and Willow survived, forming a close bond that fills the fields with hope.

You can support Rowan’s care by sponsoring her here: www.remussanctuary.org/shop/rowan or choose a special treat for her birthday.

Every birthday at Remus is a powerful reminder of why the Sanctuary is so vital. These horses have faced pain and uncertainty – but here, through compassion and care, they find healing and hope – and a second chance. Your support makes all the difference, turning heartbreaking stories into ones of survival, trust and joy.

If you feel moved by their stories and want to help more horses like Judy, Marcus and Rowan, please consider making a donation or becoming a sponsor. Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide food, veterinary care and the safe space these animals need to thrive.

To find out how you can get involved, visit www.remussanctuary.org – together, we can continue to change lives, one horse at a time.

Thank you for being part of the Remus family.