We are all too well aware of how relational horses are……having had the multiple humble and stirring experiences of watching the Irish sisters emotionally reunite after several years of separation, having observed with a swell of emotion, the attachment and deep friendship displayed between stable mates, and witnessing two “stranger” horses enthusiastically greet one another, only to learn later that … Read More
Piper Update
So much of our work is rescuing…and then carefully, thoughtfully, and intentionally preparing our horses for their forever homes. It is “heads down” work, in the trenches…walking colics, bandaging wounds, delivering carefully prepared …meals to starving horses, training, patiently restoring trust that has been completely shattered. Our work is a labor of love, a devotion to serving, and a commitment … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #174 and Forever Home Found #78
She had been starved down to a body condition score of one. The only real defining feature was her skeleton…oh, and a ferocious desire to live. Her owner was arrested add charged wi…th animal cruelty (with an impending court case…and a DA committed to seeing that he is put behind bars), one of the other horses found with her had … Read More
Prudence Goes Home
The wonderful Weber’s came back for Prudence. It was only last month that they picked up Crumpet and took her home to live with their other rescue mini and menagerie of animals. They made a commitment (and followed up regularly) to come back and get Prudence when she was ready to go home. We have been nursing Prudence back from … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #74- Rosie
Her new mom Linda was so excited to take her home (complete with a brand new fly mask) that we didn’t even get the chance for an adoption photo op! Before we could say “cheese”, Rosie was decked out in shipping boots, given lots of affirming pats, a few smooches…and loaded up ready to start her new life and second … Read More
Grande Home
We couldn’t even get through filming his departure video without choking up, he had burrowed into our hearts, and saying good bye came with real emotion…tears that caught us off guard and more left us more raw than we expected. While he …came to us, as so many do, discarded and rejected, his self-worth would not be crushed. He carried … Read More
July 2013 Adoption Celebration: Willow (aka Shasta)
Stories always have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Somewhere along the way, the beginning of the story gets off track, derailed like a train that was headed on a wonderful journey, but ended up stranded in a desolate and frightening location with no way back to civilization. This is what happened to Shasta. Her story started out promising … Read More
Forever Home Found: Grande
Red Bucket Forever Home Found Grande, the pro that he is didn’t even blink, but walked onto the van and settled in his box stall for his journey to his new home with Brianna at White Fences Farm in Maryland. While we would be less than honest not to admit that we were the ones who blinked….back a good bit … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home #73- Gulliver
They say that things usually come in threes….In this instance the saying is true, and happy! Three young girls have just experienced the profound joy of the gift of their first horse. Brianna E. and Grande were first, followed closely by Brianna H. and Kingston, and now it is Molly’s turn. Beautiful Gulliver was chosen by Molly to be her … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home # 72- Kingston
We told Brianna that it takes 9 months to have a baby…11 months to have a baby horse. We asked for her to be patient and enjoy the journey of discovering the magic of finding the right match. While 11 months might seem like an awful long time for a girl to wait for the excitement of bringing her first … Read More