Donate straight from your pay before tax Since its launch in 1987, Payroll Giving has raised over £2 billion for charitable organisations across the UK. It offers a simple and effective way for employers to support charitable giving in the workplace. However, despite its long history, many people are still unaware of Payroll Giving and […]

Every animal at Remus has had their own journey, and this June we’re celebrating eight very special residents and the lives they now enjoy in safety and care. From gentle donkeys to cheeky ponies and resilient horses, each one has their own remarkable story of survival, recovery and love. As always, we’d love you to […]

There’s something very special about our Open Days at Remus Horse Sanctuary. They’re a chance for people to step through the gates, meet the animals, spend time in the beautiful Essex countryside and see first-hand the difference that compassion and kindness can make. But behind every happy rescue story is a very real need for […]

May is a special month here at Remus, as we celebrate the birthdays of five much-loved residents. Each one has their own story, and each one is here today because someone chose to care. Birthdays are a lovely moment to reflect on just how far these animals have come, from difficult, often heartbreaking beginnings, to […]

An 87-year-old volunteer from Essex has been recognised for her remarkable contribution to the voluntary sector, following more than a decade of tireless service to Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Esme Fordham was presented with a silver plate award at a ceremony held at Chelmsford Cathedral on Wednesday 29 April 2026, organised by Chelmsford CVS (Council […]

Strangles Awareness Week is a key moment in the equine calendar, bringing together yards, owners and equine organisations across the UK to raise awareness of one of the most common infectious diseases affecting horses. At Remus Horse Sanctuary, caring for our horses, ponies and donkeys who have often come from challenging backgrounds, we understand just […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary is inviting families and animal lovers to its first Open Day of the 2026 season on Sunday 3 May from 1pm to 4pm – and this year there’s a very special guest star: Mickey Mouse! Visitors can meet the animals, explore the Sanctuary, enjoy refreshments, and take part in a range of […]

Horse and rider safety on UK roads is back in the spotlight following a new petition presented to Parliament recently, calling for clearer rules and stronger protection for those travelling on horseback. With incidents still far too common, the issue continues to raise concerns across the equestrian community. Campaigners have been calling for clearer rules […]

April is a special month here at Remus, as we celebrate three much-loved residents and reflect on the journeys that brought them to safety. Happy 34th Birthday, April! April arrived at Remus with her mum Damson and cousin Mopsey, and remarkably, the three have spent their entire lives together. Now in their 30s, with Damson […]

What every horse owner and livestock keeper should know about this common plant… Ragwort may look like a bright splash of yellow in the countryside, but it can be deadly to horses and other grazing animals. The plant contains toxins that damage the liver, and the effects can build up over time, sometimes without obvious […]