Benefact have shared that in 2024, more than 10% of winning charities received 10 or fewer nominations. Please don’t let us be one of them! YOUR NOMINATION ALONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. The third £1,000 draw of the year is fast approaching, so please get your nominations in by midnight on Sunday 1 June. You […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary welcomes the recent call from World Horse Welfare (WHW) urging the European Union to strengthen animal welfare laws and better protect the continent’s seven million equines. The charity’s report, Invisible Horses, highlights the lack of species-specific legislation and enforcement across the EU, leaving many horses, donkeys, and mules vulnerable to neglect, abuse, […]

Enjoy a unique afternoon of fashion at Stock Village Hall in Essex on Saturday 17 May and raise funds in aid of Remus Horse Sanctuary. The fundraising fashion show will feature over 100 individual styles made up of timeless wardrobe essentials from leading high street fashion stores* such as M&S, Wallis, River Island, Mango, H&M, […]

Strangles is one of the most common – and contagious – equine diseases, yet with the right knowledge, vigilance, and preventative measures, we can help minimise its spread. Strangles Awareness Week (SAW) 2025, running from 5-11 May, is an opportunity for the equestrian community to come together, share information, and promote good biosecurity practices to […]

The humans at Remus Horse Sanctuary will be welcoming visitors to the Sanctuary to meet the many and varied rescued animals for the first time this year, on Sunday 4 May from 1pm to 4pm. Open Days at the Sanctuary are fun for the whole family, with a children’s corner and face painting, live entertainment, […]

Believe it or not, behavioural techniques used with zebras and rhinos can help us take care of our animals in a more stress-free way… A World Horse Welfare webinar has revealed how horse owners could follow in the footsteps of zookeepers and encourage their animals to be a part of their own care. Zookeeper and […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary is inviting horse owners, carers, and equine enthusiasts to a dedicated Elderly Horse Workshop on Sunday 6 April 2025 at its premises near Ingatestone in Essex. This informative event will provide essential guidance on how to best support and care for ageing horses, offering expert advice on welfare, nutrition, and common health […]

Sue Burton, Founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary, has shared her journey of rescuing and caring for neglected and abused horses in this recent article in Your Horse magazine. Inspired by the tragic story of Remus, a horse who suffered due to human cruelty, Sue established the Sanctuary over 40 years ago. Today, she and her […]

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 […]