
You can help Remus Horse Sanctuary in so many ways…
Welcome to Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone, Essex! We believe that together, with your help, we can all make a difference and bring an end to horse cruelty. The horse welfare crisis in the UK has been escalating for many years and we want to ensure that, in future, no animal is born to die. We hope you like what you see here and look forward to welcoming you to our family!
Sue Burton BEM, Founder
Latest News

Visitors Welcome at Remus Horse Sanctuary for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend
Posted 17th April 2025
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, […]
More...How Horse Owners can Learn about Animal Care from Zoo Keepers
Posted 7th April 2025
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 […]
More...Ensuring the Best Care for Elderly Horses: Remus Horse Sanctuary Hosts Specialist Workshop
Posted 25th March 2025
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 […]
More...Sue Burton: A Life Dedicated to Equine Welfare
Posted 10th March 2025
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 […]
More...Events
27
Apr
Curry Lunch
Come and join us for a curry lunch raising money for Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary. Bring your family and friends […]
27
Apr
Online Auction
Via the Remus Facebook page. Starts 11am, Sunday 27 April 2025. Find the perfect gift or simply treat yourself and […]
04
May
Open Day at the Sanctuary May
We are delighted to announce our first Open Day of 2025 on Sunday 4 May from 1 until 4pm. Download […]