Red Bucket Equine Rescue

Mary Luddine

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:56:01 +0000

There is something about Mary…. Mary Luddine is an incredible woman and an invaluable part of the Red Bucket organization. Mary is the Director of Fundraising and a force to be reckoned with. Mary is committed to the Red Bucket horses, the mission and the volunteers. She is excellent at communicating with and motivating volunteers. She will do whatever it takes. Mary has pulled many an all nighter to ensure that RBER has food and supplies for events, working tirelessly and sacrificing so that our events run smoothly. We love and admire her. We are grateful beyond words for her dedication and unflappable commitment!

What Mary says about RBER

I am proud to be part of an organization that has integrity and character and lives by their mission statement. No matter how tough it may be to make those choices, I feel decisions are made in the best interest of our horses as I have been a witness to this on many occasions. I also feel blessed to have met such diverse, unique and amazing women and men that probably would never have crossed my path, if not for our single common interest—the love of horses and passion to right some wrongs along the way.

What Mary says about her guardian horse “Dalton”

Dalton, what do I say? He is such a dear, loving soul. What miraculous progress he has made. From rejecting any human contact to eagerly accepting all hands on contact to retraining under saddle. We have leaned on and learned from each other in our very special way. He has learned to trust in me and I in him. As a team we can overcome many things. He will make a very special family an extremely loyal friend.

Hunter Jumper – Austin

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:53:34 +0000

Austin is an 8 year old, bay 15.3H TB Gelding

Austin is considered the cutest personality on the planet! He has diagonal socks and the cutest white markings on his face. Austin (nicknamed Austin Powers) has incredible energy, loves to work and wants to please. He is a very cute mover, sound as a dollar and very athletic. He is a wonderful dressage or hunter prospect. While “green” Austin is eagerly learning how to move off the leg. This is an excellent horse. He approaches everything with gusto…. working, playing and eating cookies (which he loves so much that he licks his lips after having a snack)! This horse is very special and would be an unbelievable project horse. He will be greatly missed by Red Bucket.

Trail & Pleasure – Basken

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:52:32 +0000

Basken is an 8 year old, Bay 16H Irish TB Gelding

Basken is a gentle and “wise soul”. He is great in the arena and on trail. Basken is trained in both English and Western style of riding. Basken genuinely likes people, enjoys being groomed and likes to “hang out” with people. He has a wonderful temperament and demonstrates a very reasonable nature. He is very smart, is easy to train and appropriate for a variety of riders.

Best Friend – Annabelle

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:51:23 +0000

Annabelle is a 15 year old, 15.2 1/2H Appendix Quarter Horse Mare

Annabelle is a gentle and stunningly beautiful horse! She had been used previously as a broodmare and does not enjoy being ridden. She is loving and has very nice ground manners. She loves people, enjoys being groomed and is social. She would be ideal placed with a family that desires a companion for a family and current family horse. Her health is excellent, her heart is huge and she has the most beautiful face imaginable. She is looking forward to joining a family and will return love and affection….forever!

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admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:51:03 +0000

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Ronnie

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:50:42 +0000

RBER is gifted with the talent and dedication of Ronnie Smith. Ronnie utilizes her professional photography business to provide beautiful photos of all RBER horses for the website, promotional materials and press kits. She is generous in sharing her talent and time. Ronnie donates upwards to 40 – 50 hours a week and is passionately committed to our mission.

Here is what Ronnie says about her guardian horses:

“I am honored to be the official photographer of Red Bucket Equine Rescue. It is a source of great pride to be part of something so special. These horses and these people are amazing. I am humbled to be the guardian angel to some of our horses. Mcgraw is infinitely kind and dependable. He is the friend you tell everything. Styles is very empathetic and deeply loyal. He is the friend that is always on your side. Brooks has tons of heart and sweetness. He is the gorgeous guy that makes your heart skip a beat and actually cares how your day went. Socrates is an old soul that greets every day with dignity, grace, and gratitude. He is the genuine, pure light friend that everyone loves. I am looking forward to the future with RBER and can’t wait to meet and love many more new horses while loving the ones we have more every day”.

Best Friend – Jack

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:48:21 +0000

Jack is a 18 year old, blue roan Quarter Horse

He is a big gentle giant who is exceptionally sweet, kind and loving. He is adored by RBER volunteers and considered to have “Chocolate Labrador qualities”. Jack loves people, he is very sociable, enjoys leisure walks and sunbaths. He has impeccable manners and is gentle enough for inexperienced handlers or children.

Jack is looking for a forever home with a family who has horse property. He would enjoy being loved daily and fed celery and sugar free peppermints. Jack is healthy yet requires a sugar restricted diet of Timothy Hay and sugar free treats. He cannot be ridden due to having foundered. He is targeting Orange Park Acres as a desirable community, but is most interested in being loved and loving in return.

Hunter Jumper – Lily

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:46:18 +0000

Lily is an affectionate 4 year old, bay 16.1 ½ TB Mare

She is well started under saddle and has an understanding of the basics. Lily tries to please and is very willing; she is responsive to leg yields and demonstrates sensibility and a reasonable temperament both under saddle and on the ground. “Lily the Filly” is described by RBER volunteers as loving, sweet and of good character. She is considered to be a not too difficult project for someone who is wanting a partner.

Lily’s best friend is her half sister “Tatum” and is developing a new relationship with RBER volunteer Zein.

Trail & Pleasure – Danny

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:42:24 +0000

Danny is a 10 year old, chestnut 16.1 ½ TB Gelding

He is absolutely amazing and versatile. Danny has been a former pony horse, is a fabulous steady trail horse and also enjoys arena work. He is trained in English and Western and is generally unflappable. Danny is seeking a home where he will be appreciated for his amazing character and ability to do whatever is asked of him with a willing heart. He desires a relationship where he will be cherished forever and made to feel safe and special. His best friend in the whole world is Jared (his guardian angel), who saved him, named him and who he will love forever.

Gemma

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:09:46 +0000

About Gemma

Gemma is a Huntington Beach resident, wife, mother of 5 and a personal trainer. She volunteers with multiple horses 7 days a week.

What Gemma says about being a RBER volunteer:

Our horses come to us in pain. You can see in their eyes the horrible abuse and neglect they’ve suffered. Yet it takes only weeks before the past pain subsides and their expressions begin to change…some loving and hopeful, some silly, some respectful. And some, finally, peaceful.

It is a wonderful feeling to walk down the barn aisle and have your guardian horse whinny for you. I don’t have words to describe how rewarding it is to have a horse that we’ve been working with intensely for weeks join us when they are frightened, instead of running to the back of their stall or turnout. These horses need us. They need to be loved and cared for to become healthy and transition to their new “forever” homes.

Gemma participates actively in the Guardian Angel Program. Here is what she says about her guardian horses:

Darby Joe (currently available for adoption)

Darby Joe is a very funny chestnut. He has the best, deepest whinny in the entire stable! He loves to play with his lead rope and grooming box while being groomed. He makes me laugh! Highly interactive and personable, Darby Joe is a great friend.

Brigid (currently available for adoption)

Brigid came to us in very poor condition. She was so malnourished her hip bone had pierced through her hide. Not surprisingly, she was skittish and unsure of herself. We have been working together for over a month; slowly, she is learning to trust and becoming surer of herself…and people. Brigid is incredibly loving and sweet. We spend a lot of quiet time together.

Dolly (currently available for adoption) Dolly will be featured during March

I co-guardian Dolly with Anna, another volunteer. Dolly loves her special “girl” time when we groom her. She has a very cute personality and always greets us with an enthusiastic whinny. She is very flashy….and smart!!

Secret (Adopted Jan 11, 2010)

I spent a lot of quiet time with Secret; he was frightened of anything new when I first started to guardian him. By the time he was ready to be adopted, he wanted everyone to stop by his stall to pet and visit with him. He sure came out of his shell!! He is my precious, funny bay. Secret found his perfect match in Malibu with Josie; he’ll be in my heart forever.

Socrates (currently available for adoption)

I co-guardian Socrates with Ronnie, another volunteer. Socrates had been abandoned in a park, tied to a tree and left for dead. He was starving, hurt and emaciated when he came to us. At first he wouldn’t leave his stall; it was as if he was afraid to leave his food, afraid he wouldn’t eat again. Today, Socrates has gained 300 pounds. He looks so wonderful that is often mistaken for one of the show horses. Socrates has loving eyes and adores it when I just hang out in his stall with him.

Nikki (Adopted 11/2009)

Nikki was the first horse for whom I was a guardian. She is a stunning palomino mare. She was adopted by a wonderful Huntington Beach family who boards her at HCPEC. I still get to see Nikki daily and she expects me to bring her carrots when I visit.

Dashiel (Adopted 12/2009)

I have to keep this one short…Dashiel is the love of my life. He was adopted, along with his “little” brother “Magnum” into a wonderful “forever” home. I am so very happy for him. I miss Dashiel so much it is palpable, but that is what we do here – rescue, rehabilitate and adopt into “forever” homes. He will be in my heart forever!

Alexander the Great

(Passed over the Rainbow Bridge)

I think of you often. You were a courageous, wonderful and loving horse. We will work tirelessly to raise enough money to generate a fund so that no other horse is lost to colic because there is no money for surgery. Alexander – you truly were great – and will always be remembered.

Yankee

(Passed over the Rainbow Bridge)

You worked so hard to overcome your injury. You were so brave, sweet and affectionate. I miss you and think of you and Alex up there running around, giving us strength to continue our work, rescuing other horses in your memory.