Our Story

Red Bucket Equine Rescue (RBER) is a compassionate 50-plus horse rescue located at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. This world class public equestrian facility is located in Huntington Beach, California. RBER was founded in January 2009 by David and Susan Peirce, who simply could not turn their backs on a group of starving and abandoned horses. They were joined by fellow founder Mary Behrens, owner of the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, a lifelong horsewoman who wanted to give back.

During its first year, RBER saved 74 starving or slaughter bound horses. Nineteen horses were adopted and found safe “forever homes.” Red Bucket utilizes a “matching program” to ensure that horses and their new families are well suited in all areas, including temperament, age, training level of horse and riding/skill level and goals of the adoptive family. Integrity, honesty and candor are the foundation of each conversation and integral to every placement.