We are just getting to know her, she just arrived with her little foal Joey. While there are so many things that we do not know…we know that she is an excellent mother. She is protective of him, and very nurturing….yet she is not overly indulgent…quick to give him a gentle kick with her right hind to communicate her displeasure. … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 150- Baby Joey
We are celebrating our 150th rescue…and what a special celebration! Baby Joey was kicked in his head when he was only a few days old. He suffered traumatic damage to his eye, which may need to be removed. The blow also seems to have done some nerve damage, the poor little tyke cant even move his ear. We are honored … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #149- Waffles
He was found wandering the streets of Riverside, homeless, hungry…and lonely. Unlike so many donkey’s, he didn’t carry the swagger of self-determination or an air of entitlement. He cheerfully went w…ith the Animal Control Officer, pleasantly loaded in the trailer, and seemed thankful to have dinner that night. This morning, he greeted us with gusto, and tried to seduce us … Read More
Red Bucket Love Letters From Adopters: Piper Update
We get daily affirmations and assurances that our work has meaning, and that we are making a difference. We also get love letters from those who adopt our horses, letters thanking us for saving their horses, letters proclaiming love and a promise of a loving and caring forever home, and pictures that make us cry. Our adopters regularly thank us … Read More
Red Bucket Starts our Fifth Year
Red Bucket Equine Rescue starts our Fifth Year! Four years ago, a small group of friends spent 36 hours in frigid weather trying to save a starving, emaciated, and suffering grey filly. She had been abandoned at a stable, along with five other horses…betrayed the first time by her owner, and the second time by the stable manager who didn’t … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #148-Seamus
We haven’t used the word “adorable” as much as when we brought in a pair of mini’s! This darling 6 year old is nothing short of irresistible. We don’t think that he could be any cuter, and we sure cant t…hink of a more pleasing and agreeable personality. Seamus is a dream come true…a great mover, super disposition, and stellar … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #147- Rockette
She had lived for ten years in the same home, so it is no surprise that she is taking a little time settling in. She has bonded with Rosie, who has quickly become her security blanket, of sorts, and he…r new BFF. It will be horses like Rockette who will help transform the paradigm of “unwanted horse”. Rockette is beautiful, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 146- Grande
We have heard similar stories before. We just can’t seem to wrap our heads around the scenario: Grande, an imported Grand Prix Oldenburg, a once prized athlete, companion….friend is now unwanted. He …came to us with a rough coat, far too many visible ribs, and necrotic and neglected feet. He also came to us with a giant heart, gentle manners….and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #145- Wyatt
There are many things that we know: Wyatt is gentle…he is kind…he is adorable, precious beyond description. Perhaps most amazing of all, most heartbreaking…he is forgiving. We also know how he got the wicked, painful, and infected rope burns on his back pasterns. What we don’t know is how long they had him, or how in the heck he survived the … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 144- Crumpet
It is hard to believe that Prudence had been left standing on terribly sore feet, tied to a fence and not able to fend for herself. Tied by her side, and equally defenseless was her little daughter Crumpet. They are now safe and receiving proper care, and lots of love. We will do everything possible to prepare them both for loving … Read More