And the animals went in two by two…

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 were flooded and the road direct to the Sanctuary was 5ft deep! Our muck heap collector lorry got stuck in it! The staff all had to walk across fields to get in. The cows shelter was under water and the cows and some of the ponies needed to be moved to the back fields for safety. One of our volunteers was up to his chest in the flood water on the road and nearly floated away!

Five days on and the road into us was still flooded and the water on the fields lasted for a further three days. In addition to our own problems, a large fish was left flapping in a field and was rescued and returned to the river by Charlotte, and Alex, whilst taking one of the horses out heard screaming and rescued a woman who had fallen into the ford!

This is an extreme situation. Once again we will have to cancel the Open Day, now for the third time in a row. The last time we saw it this bad was in 2012. We are so proud of our staff who walk in and out before and after work and continue to care for the animals and still smile.

We need to get ourselves back on our feet and we can only do that with your help. Please contribute to our Cry For Help Appeal today! We will also be holding a Summer Sale at Stock Village Hall on Saturday 2nd to help raise funds following the floods and cancellations. Full details here. If you can’t donate, please visit us on Saturday and vice versa!

Thank you!

Your Mission, should you choose to accept it…

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…

1. Treat your dear old Dad on Father’s Day to something other than socks or aftershave this year! Sponsoring Blossom and Amber will make a unique and different gift…
2. Minstral came to us after being dumped with an awful hernia. Her eye ulcer has ruptured and she needs emergency surgery to remove her eye. Please help pay for her operation…
3. Our Novelty Dog Show in July is always a crowd pleaser and includes, amongst others, Best in Show and Waggiest Tail! Sponsor a class from £25…
4. Climb a mountain, run a marathon, hold a bake sale, the choice is yours but you must commit to raising £200 before Summer’s out! You’ll find lots of useful information here…
5. And last but not least, please forward this blog to five of your friends to share our mission and encourage them to choose… MISSION: POSSIBLE.

The work at Remus never stops; Minstral’s eye operation is a big concern as we daren’t give her a general anesthetic due to her other problems, and losing out on not one but two Open Days as a result of wet soggy fields has been financially crippling for Remus.

Please complete your mission.

Show Some Love

Show some love this Valentine’s Day with Remus Horse Sanctuary and take advantage of our special offer!

Sponsor an animal as a gift for your loved one this Valentine’s and you’ll receive a free cuddly toy horse and valentine’s day badge… all at no extra cost.

Our Sponsorship Programme is a vital part of our fundraising efforts – you will be contributing directly to the upkeep of the animals we rescue and re-home, to ensure they live out the rest of their days relaxed, happy, loved and nurtured, free from disease and well-fed. By helping to care for the animals we have already saved, you are also helping us to go on and save more.

You can sponsor one of our animals for just £25 a year.  Alternatively, if you prefer, you can now sponsor one of our animals for as little as £2 per month, payable by Standing Order. Just download and complete the form and either post it or scan it back to us by email, with your choice of animal.

You can choose your animal to sponsor, order and pay for your Sponsorship online or download the form and post to us at: Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, Little Farm, Buttsbury, Near Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NZ.

Please, help us to help them! Take a look at our Sponsorship Programme today!

In the Heart of a Horse

This post is written in memory of Jimmy, Milo, Ruddles, Sky, Rosie, Timmy, Rosie Goat, Orchid and Scoobie. If you would like to make a donation in their memory, and help us take care of more rescued animals in the future, please do so via Just Giving and PayPal.

From everyone at Remus, animals and humans alike, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

In the Heart of a Horse – Poem by Unknown Author

When your day seems out of balance
and so many things go wrong…
When people fight around you
and the day drags on so long…

When parents act like children,
in-laws make you think “Divorce”…
Go out into your pasture…
and wrap your arms around your horse.

His gentle breath enfolds you,
and he watches with those eyes.
He may not have a PhD,
but he is, oh so wise!

His head rests on your shoulder.
You embrace him oh so tight.
He puts your world in balance,
and makes it seem all right.

Your tears they soon stop flowing.
The tension is now eased.
The garbage has been lifted,
and you’re quiet and at peace.

So when you need the balance
from circumstances in your day…
The best therapy that you can seek…
is out there eating hay!!

 

 

Meet Charlie – One of the Lucky Ones!

Charlie is a 7 month-old colt who was cruelly wrenched from his mum when his owners had no use for him. An hour later he arrived at Remus Horse Sanctuary, to start his new life.

Remus can only imagine what Charlie has been through in his young, short life. Charlie is underweight and clearly hasn’t been fed regularly. Remus can rectify that and deal with the lice that are eating him from the outside and the worms attacking him from the inside, but sadly they can’t heal the mental scars. What they can do, with the public’s help, is give him love, care, attention and a safe place to live for life, without cruelty and without placing any demands on him.

Charlie is the lucky one!  The Sanctuary is dealing with hundreds of horses left in dire conditions, and the staff are finding themselves called on to try to help more and more innocent creatures who, through no fault of their own, are caught up in the ever widening horse welfare crisis. The crisis is getting worse and is already putting huge financial strain on the Sanctuary, yet it is still early in terms of the winter season.  This Christmas many horses across the county (and beyond) will stand tethered to the ground without food, water, attention or care, let alone love.

Sue Burton, Founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary says: “Charlie’s been so sad that we’ve placed a mirror in his stable for company whilst he’s in isolation. All day he looks at that mirror and it breaks my heart to see him licking it, obviously thinking of his mum. We’re sure he’ll make friends and bond with our other animals once he’s out of isolation. Please, help us to help Charlie and to help get food and water to the hundreds of other horses and ponies out there, who are less fortunate.”

All of Remus’ animals are available for sponsorship and make a truly unique Christmas gift.