The History of Aloe The use of Aloe Vera is not something that is new. It has been helping humans and animals for over 4000 years. It was used by numerous civilisations of the ancient world from the ancient Greeks and Romans, to the peoples of Egypt, China and India. Traders first brought Aloe Vera […]

Our team of volunteers are vital to the work of Remus Horse Sanctuary. They help to raise money, care for animals, welcome visitors, highlight our work and even help maintain the premises. Our volunteers go the extra mile and ensure that all of our animals, large or small, live a long and loving life with […]

The animals and staff alike at Remus Horse Sanctuary in Essex are crossing everything that the weather before and during their next Open Day on Sunday 7 August will be fine and dry, unlike the three previous dates. Unfortunately, the charity has had to cancel its three previous Open Days due to either very wet […]

Support Remus when shopping for School’s Out deals! Did you know that you can raise money for Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary when buying items for the new school holidays, without it costing you a penny extra? Well you can, just by shopping online via Give as you Live. So, this summer, whether you’re buying games […]

Remus Horse Sanctuary was featured inside the Essex Chronicle and Brentwood Gazette ‘Heart of the Community’ supplement, printed on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th July in respect of the Heart of Essex Awards 2016 and its time to vote for us! The 20 groups with the highest number of public votes will go forward to […]

Sue Burton, Founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary is appealing to the public for their help and support after what has been a disastrous start to the charity’s fundraising efforts this season.  The recent flooding has left the Sanctuary short of funds and struggling to cope. Sue Burton said “We had to already cancel our May […]

And the animals went in two by two… alongside is Amber and Blossom slowly making their way to shelter following the horrific flooding experienced at the Sanctuary recently. For those unfamiliar with the Sanctuary, there are no lakes within the grounds (or at least not normally!). On Thursday 23 June, all three roads into Buttsbury […]

The long-awaited children’s Pony Days organised by Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Essex, will return for the summer holidays. Priced at just £45 per person, the Pony Days are suitable for boys and girls aged 9 years and over. The day will last from approximately 11am to 4pm and the 2016 dates are as follows: […]

Sketch and Paint at Remus Horse Sanctuary! Would you like to spend a day sitting out in the Essex countryside surrounded by fields of horses, ponies, donkeys, sheep and goats, whiling away the hours sketching or painting? If this sounds idyllic to you, then we are running ‘sketch and paint’ days during the summer months. For […]

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to carry out one or more of the following tasks. This mission is not impossible, nor is it top secret. Read on to find out more… Treat your dear old Dad on Father’s Day to something other than socks or aftershave this year! Sponsoring Blossom and […]