As spring approaches, Remus Horse Sanctuary is gearing up for a vibrant calendar of events, offering something for everyone ahead of their much-anticipated Open Days, which begin on the first Sunday of the month from May through to October (weather permitting). With a diverse range of activities, supporters can learn, create, shop, and dine – […]

Learn to recognise the signs of lameness and what it can mean for your horse’s health… As horse owners and carers we are usually pretty in tune with our animals’ health. With so many elderly, recuperating and rescued horses here at Remus, we are always on the lookout for problems, so we can treat them […]

A Tragic Beginning Whether Remus Horse Sanctuary is a new name to you or you’re a seasoned supporter, you may not know the story of why and how we were formed. Not long after arriving in Essex from London in 1983, Sue Burton witnessed first hand the horrors of more than 100 horses abandoned on […]

You may have seen our social media posts in the past, or perhaps previous blogs about ‘Give as you Live’ – but perhaps you’re unfamiliar with how it works and whether you can trust it as a means of making donations to us. After all, most things that are too good to be true, generally […]

Can you see your horse’s ribs? Are they prone to losing weight over the winter? Is your older horse just not looking quite as good as they were? Here are Dengie’s 5 top tips for promoting condition safely: 1. Are you feeding enough? Feed enough forage eg, hay or haylage and if fed ad-lib, weigh […]

Please support Remus Horse Sanctuary in the Benefact Movement for Good Awards 2025 – it will take you just one minute! As a haven for horses, ponies, donkeys, and other animals in need, we are excited to participate in the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards this year. These awards provide substantial grants to charities, […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary, located in the heart of Essex, is calling on the public to donate unwanted Christmas gifts this January to support its ongoing mission to rescue and rehabilitate horses, ponies, and other animals in need, like Holly pictured. With a simple donation of unwanted items, supporters can help make a real difference at […]

Bad weather and flood conditions can result in your animals being stuck in their indoor stabling for longer than usual – here’s how to keep them healthy… Following a very wet autumn, and now winter, having safe and suitable turnout for your animals may be a luxury for many. Wet weather often affects us here […]

As the festive season approaches, Remus Horse Sanctuary is calling on the local community to support their vital rescue and rehabilitation work by purchasing a gift from their wish list. The independent charity, based in Essex, must raise all its own income to keep the Sanctuary operating and to continue helping neglected and abused animals […]

The festive season is a time for giving, and Benefact Group’s 12 Days of Giving programme is the perfect opportunity to help Remus Horse Sanctuary secure vital funding to care for our animals. Starting on 5 December, Benefact Group will draw the names of ten charities each day over 12 days, with each charity receiving […]