Thankfully Claire continues to be very busy sorting through all of the Christmas orders and gift sponsorships, and is skipping down to the Post Office with brave regularity given the cold weather we’ve been handed by Storm Barra et al! However, regardless of how many trips she makes, sadly we cannot influence what Royal Mail […]

Hello! I‘m Esme and I have been a volunteer at Remus for about seven years now, although I have been a member for many years. I love animals and help Sue to continue all the hard work and achievements she has made and devoted her life to, and to take the Sanctuary forward. My role […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary joins #GivingTuesday 2021, the global day of generosity taking place on 30 November. Remus Horse Sanctuary is thrilled to announce that we’re one of the thousands of organisations taking part in this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign, to be held on 30 November 2021. Brought to the UK in 2014 by the Charities Aid […]

Winter often brings with it its fair share of coughs and colds, even without an international pandemic! But it’s not just the NHS under pressure. Studies have shown that the cold air and dark nights also have an impact on the health of our four-legged friends. With an increased risk of horses developing respiratory issues […]

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As promised, here’s a couple more introductions to members of our team: Meet Sue Strathern Hello, my name is Sue Strathern and I joined Remus as the part-time HR Officer in February 2018. I have worked in HR for the last 35 years, mainly in the public sector but more recently in the private sector. […]

A few weeks ago, we purchased 30 rubber mats which are used to cover the concrete flooring in a large number of our stables. We’ve cheekily called this article ‘luxury flooring’ but in fact, for our older horses, these rubber mats are absolutely essential. They cost about £40 each but provide a softer, warm and […]

Meet our Health and Safety Training Officer, Sue Moloney, in the first of a series of team spotlights. In the meantime, you can meet other members of our team on our website here. Hello! My name is Sue Moloney, and I am the Health and Safety and Training officer here at the Sanctuary. I have […]

With the long nights drawing in, and a sudden shift to the colder weather, it’s easy to see how we might be tempted to reduce turnout time for our beloved horses and ponies – particularly in favour of a warm and cosy stable! But a recent study has shown that longer turnout could actually reduce […]

Today, 4 October, is World Animal Day and we’d like you to help us celebrate! World Animal Day is intended to raise the status of animals and improve welfare standards globally. Here’s some ideas to help you celebrate: Dress up as your favourite Remus animal – it could be a horse, pony, donkey, goat, sheep […]