Despondent, hopeless, unwanted and dejected…Chance and Mr. Fields…saved within moments of walking up the death ramp for a one-way trailer trip. Both have proven that once love and gentle care were received at Red Bucket Equine Rescue, they’ve been given back a more than doubled chance at a wonderful life… Anyone who believes horses are not aware or cannot understand … Read More
Nelson Update
What a difference a few weeks make. While we know that Nelson has a long road to go in his recovery, we are relieved to see that he too appears relieved. Our special boy is anticipating his meals, expecting to be fed, is no longer flinching when we touch him, and is enjoying his fluffy bedding and the safety of … Read More
February 2017 Horse Highlight: Rosie
Cute as a button, phenomenally well trained and possessing a great work ethic…our adorable February Highlighted horse “Rosie” is looking for that perfect fit in a new forever home. “This beautiful stock paint chestnut mare with four white socks is known as our Rosie of all trades,” according to Red Bucket. Every girl dreams about owning a horse like Rosie. … Read More
January 2017 Horse Highlight: Blades
Charming, grateful and accepting…just a few of the many wonderful attributes of a horse who was all but given up on…ready to be shipped off to slaughter until Red Bucket Equine Rescue answered the call and made room for “Just One More.” “Blades is a very gentle soul,” says leadership team Jenon Mathes. “It is also plain to see he … Read More
December 2016 Horse Highlight: Clyde
Affectionate, engaged…and most of all grateful~Clyde is “a real ham with a kind heart!” according to Red Bucket Equine Rescue Volunteer Andrea Velarde. If Red Bucket employed a ranch “Greeter,” the position would have already been filled. Meet Clyde, who “loves being in the front of the Ranch so that he can greet everyone first!” says Red Bucket volunteer Andrea … Read More
October 2016 Horse Highlight: Legacy
A legacy brings hope to the future while passing on a timeless part of one’s self…such is our gorgeous, spirited and carefree cover boy “Legacy” with his undeniable beauty and presence. He is both a valued and loved part of the Red Bucket community. “Legacy was bred to be a champion,” according to Linda Rose, a leadership team member at … Read More
September 2016 Horse Highlight: Charlie
Abused, abandoned, frightened and starved…Charlie and his comeback story is an inspiration for us all! What a difference one year can make in the life of a brave, kind-hearted and gentle-minded horse that has just spent the past year recovering at Red Bucket Equine Rescue…where loving and caring volunteers have saved him from a lifetime of horrible mistreatment at the … Read More
July 2016 Horse Highlight: Faith
“Faith” is the assurance of things hoped for and the belief of things not seen. The call came in to Red Bucket at around 5:00pm on what was one of the hottest days of summer three years ago. The caller was concerned, actually more like panicked. He had frantically tried for three days to get Animal Control out to investigate … Read More
Emma’s Chance Premiere
Last night at the premiere of the long-awaited Emma’s Chance, star Greer Grammer showed up pretty in pink (staggeringly beautiful, really) and the wildly talented Jennifer Taylor arrived in Red Bucket Red. The press was in full swing and we were so happy to see the cast and crew. Barbara Konney, graceful and gracious, stood just outside the limelight, but … Read More
June 2016 Horse Highlight: Tilley
Loyal, kind-hearted, easygoing and calm. These character traits are considered by all who have worked with this month’s beautiful highlighted horse to be only “part” of the amazing “whole” that makes up our wonderful mare Tilley! “Tilley is the sweetest, most gentle horse on the Ranch,” according to Red Bucket volunteer Stephanie Onstot. “She does absolutely anything you ask of … Read More