Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone, Essex, has received a substantial boost to its Winter Appeal thanks to a £1,000 feed donation from Dengie Horse Feeds. The contribution will provide essential nutrition for the Sanctuary’s rescued horses, ponies, and donkeys throughout the colder months, a period when feed costs typically rise and demand for welfare support intensifies.

Winter presents significant challenges for equine charities, with increased requirements for forage and specialist feeds, alongside additional care needs. Dengie’s donation ensures that every animal at Remus continues to receive the nutrition required to stay healthy and warm, while also enabling the Sanctuary to deliver emergency supplies to vulnerable horses across Essex and the South East.

Remus Horse Sanctuary has a longstanding relationship with Dengie Horse Feeds, incorporating their products into tailored feeding regimes for elderly equines and those recovering from neglect. The Winter Appeal, open until 31 March 2026, directly funds feed, bedding, and daily care for Sanctuary residents, as well as emergency deliveries to tethered and neglected horses in the wider community.

Tracey Hammond, Nutritionist at Dengie, commented:

“It is a privilege to be able to support the ongoing work of Sue and her amazing Team at Remus Horse Sanctuary. Forage shortages have meant escalating forage costs in many areas, which is an additional cost that sanctuaries like Remus just don’t need on top of the usual costs of winter and all the animals in their care.

Many of Dengie’s fibre feeds can be used as part or total forage replacers which can be particularly useful when supplementing the forage of individuals within a herd that all have varying needs. Products like Dengie Hi-Fi Senior combined with Alfa-Beet can be used for those that don’t maintain their weight with ease or that struggle to chew, whilst products like Hi-Fi Lite and Meadow Lite with Herbs are ideal for those that are good doers or that need to lose weight.”

Sue Burton, Founder of Remus Horse Sanctuary, added:

“We are incredibly grateful to Dengie for their continued generosity and ongoing support. Their understanding of the individual needs of our animals and their commitment to equine welfare makes a very real difference, particularly during the winter months. Donations like this help us continue our work and ensure every animal in our care are kept safe, healthy and well fed.”

Further details about the Remus Winter Appeal can be found at Remus Horse Sanctuary’s JustGiving page.