Countess Sophie visited Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary

On June 26, Countess Sophie visited Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone, Essex to help raise awareness of the ongoing horse welfare crisis in the UK on the occasion of 35th anniversary of establishment of the charity. The Countess who joined the charity as a Patron in 2013 is committed to supporting horse welfare. During the visit, Countess Sophie wore Erdem Kasia floral printed silk dress which she had worn before.

On Tuesday 26 June, The Countess of Wessex visited Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone, Essex, to help raise awareness of the ongoing horse welfare crisis in the UK and, to commemorate the charity’s 35th anniversary, by unveiling a bespoke plaque to mark the occasion. The Countess also met Blax– a mare left in the most appalling condition, lame and emaciated in a field to fend for herself for more than three months. When The Countess last met Blax in July 2017, she hadn’t long been in the Sanctuary’s care and could barely move – now The Countess has seen her running and playing in the field.

There are a wide variety of rescued animals at the Sanctuary, big and small, and Roxy the cat didn’t want to be left out. During the visit, The Countess met many of the old and blind horses at the Sanctuary: including Holly and Grace who are both blind, Tosca who is now in his mid-40’s and Pippa who has undergone major eye surgery.

Erdem Kasia floral printed silk dress