Hello Friends and Family, Mr. Rogers here, I hope that everyone is safe and sound! I figure two things for certain…people are getting numb noggins from doing puzzles, and they are missing our horses’ beautiful faces like crazy! I put together a fun little contest…please try to identify each of our Treasured Residents by name. Since y’all are getting so … Read More
Red Bucket Update- Roulette
In keeping with our passion of serving the desperate, Red Bucket led a rescue effort that impacted 31 feral pregnant mares, saving them from the anguish and brutality of slaughter. Consistent with our practice of “saving one more”, we were able to save a terrified baby who had been stripped from her mother’s side before the mare shipped to slaughter. … Read More
October 2018 Horse Highlight: Denny
Curious, confident and the quintessential gentlemen…”Denny” is a big, beautiful Warmblood who is full of personality combined with an amazing disposition. The face of “high risk” has been changing over the course of the last several years. Many of the horses finding their way to Red Bucket had once enjoyed a wonderful life and had even been quite famous. Even … Read More
Clarabelle Update!
What a difference a little over a year…and a lot of TLC makes. The very sick and feral little Clarabelle, who arrived at Red Bucket just a little over a year ago, is now a healthy and well adjusted youngster. Little Clarabelle has been weaned, halter trained, and assigned to a mentor “Pop-Pop” Casey, who teaches our little redhead … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #390 – Dot RB
Red Bucket and JuJu would like to proudly introduce little Dot. For those of you who guessed that JuJu would have a healthy Strawberry Roan Filly, you were absolutely correct! Dot has amazed us all with her sweetness, strength, and zest for life. She was standing and nursing within an hour, and JuJu, a previously slaughter-bound youngster herself, has … Read More
Juju Baby Watch!
We are counting down the days…or maybe the hours…awaiting the arrival of JuJu’s foal. Barely just a baby herself, pregnant, and feral, JuJu was rescued from a livestock auction that sells horses by the pound for meat. Safe now, JuJu has settled into domestic life and now leads like a little lady, loves her bedding, adores being groomed…and even had … Read More
April 2018 Horse Highlight: Micah and Maverick
Jubilant, energetic, and the happiest best friends ever…Micah and Maverick are amazing examples of how Red Bucket’s commitment to our horses comes shining through… “Micah and Maverick are perfect examples of Red Bucket’s dedication to finding that ‘perfect buddy’ for all of our residents,” says team member Linda Rose. This beautiful friendship has been wonderful to watch blossoming after months … Read More
Dr. Suess Update
Dr. Seuss came to Red Bucket after a “disappointing” career as a race horse. He was rescued…and then rescued again only to find himself in harm’s way, and unwanted. Once at Red Bucket, he was restored to health, assessed, and provided with a tune-up…and more…a second chance that really means something to us! Part of the incredible journey of Dr. … Read More
Farm to Table event April 28, 2018
There are still some tickets left for the Farm to Table event April 28th! This chef driven unique dining experience will be memorable…and may well be a “soup to nuts” extravaganza! Better yet, the evening begins with the sophistication of a scotch and wine tasting, Celebrity Chef Andrew Hunter, and so much more…plus, all those horses! Limited seats available. Please … Read More
Spring has Sprung
Sunday brunch…room service for the fillies and then a family nap on clean sheets! Spring has sprung and our treasured residents are enjoying their beautiful ranch! Hard to believe that these formerly slaughter-bound babies are turning three years old! These girls have never known the unspeakable abuse that their mothers experienced…Now their days are filled with Red Bucket Charm Farm…and … Read More