Willow had been hours away from being shipped to slaughter when she was rescued by Red Bucket in May of 2009. A victim of circumstance, this beautiful, intelligent and well-bred horse was not only unwanted…she was emaciated, untrained, and desperate. Two years ago today, Willow was adopted into her forever home by Shona. Today Willow is yet another perfect example … Read More
May 2015 Adoption Highlight: Laura and Piper
Considering the conditions that Piper was found in, she is lucky to be alive today. Part of a breeding scandal that brought over 40 Irish Thoroughbred horses into Red Bucket Equine Rescue’s care, Piper was near death, and too emaciated to even run through auction. However, after some time, love and care, Piper’s sensibility and intelligence started to shine through. … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found # 162- Bonnie Blue Jeans
As rescuers, we know that darkness can bring light. Often we just do not realize it when we are at the bottom of what appears to be an impenetrable black abyss, until we begin the long climb back into daylight. Four years ago, our good friend Betty adopted Pearl from Red Bucket. Truly the match was a perfect blend of … Read More
Red Bucket Forever Home Found #159 – Cookie
Sometimes the happy ending is just that…happy. And nice things happen to nice people, and to nice horses. In the happily-ever-after story of Cookie, there was the perfect recipe for a delightful new beginning, and the delicious anticipation of waiting for the ultimate moment of savoring a long-awaited treasure! Karen came to us with a rescue mindset, huge heart, and … Read More
March 2015 Adoption Highlight: Prudence and Crumpet
When the Weber family came to Red Bucket Equine Rescue, they were looking to adopt mini horses as companions and playmates to join another mini that they already owned. Familiar with the commitment adopting a mini horse entailed, Bill, Charlene and their daughters were ready to expand their family. They chose Red Bucket because of its professionalism, and they chose … Read More
Where Is Wallace Now?
When Wallace came in, he behaved as if even he didn’t believe that he mattered. What was even worse, the other horses, ponies and donkeys behaved and treated him the same way; from outright picking on him to downright ignoring him. He stood, isolated and withdrawn, in the back of the paddock. Our many failed attempts to find a friend … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #160 – Lady Bug
She had been beaten senseless and forced into a tiny pony trailer, her forehead sliced from year to ear. Of course there was no medical treatment, no kind word, no reassurance…and to add insult to injury, they took her baby. A Red Bucket Facebook friend – and perhaps Guardian Angel of sorts – Liz, was in the right place at … Read More
Forever Family…Scout and Shields
We aren’t sure who is happier….Nina and Mike, or Shields and Scout! But we are sure of one thing, and that is that forever homes equal happiness….for the entire family. Red Bucket is a business that, amongst other things, deals with what others have deemed to be imperfect. If you ask those who have adopted a Red Bucket horse, or … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue- Forever Home Found!
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this snapshot is most certainly priceless! While we know that life can be tough at times, and that the pathway to happiness (and forever) can be paved with an occasional rut or unexpected bend, we also know that staying the course and counting on friends and family is more than a … Read More
December 2014 Adoption Highlight: Kylee and Karma
Karma needed to be rescued not once, but twice. When she wasn’t fast enough to be a successful race horse, she was rescued, then sold to be a brood mare. Sadly, she was abandoned again. Fortunately, she found her way to Red Bucket, where rescue is only the beginning. We committed to two years of training to prepare her for … Read More