In May of 2009, we rescued 42 beautifully bred Irish TB’s hours from the kill truck, including Finbar. They were emaciated, shattered, hopeless and vacant. The stallions including Finbar were standing in cramped, filthy pens nose-to-tail-tail-to-nose eating each other’s tails in a half hearted and desperate last chance for survival. When Finbar arrived at Red Bucket he was angry and … Read More
Denny Part 3- Happy 23rd Birthday!
As irony would have it, today is Denny’s 23rd Birthday. We are home after our big emotional and wonderful trip…and, our precious boy Denny is home too…forever. Jenny took this Birthday picture of Denny with his Red Bucket filled with Root Beer Barrels, and 23 apples. For those of us who are parents, our children never know that their Birthdays … Read More
Denny Update Part 2
Denny had just returned from his “overnight” where he had spent sixteen hours of enrichment, grazing and socializing with friends. Most of his breakfast had been eaten and he was half dozing in his stall, awaiting his morning enrichment and herd time, when I walked our visitors into the barn. Denny sensed Jenny’s presence before she came into his line … Read More
Denny Update Part 1
Denny was famous and his expansive resume boasted the highest of accolades; Horse of the Year at Devon…twice, the winners circle at the Maclay Finals, a successful international career, and championships too numerous to list. He was also very valuable, and with such ascendancy, was treated like royalty, groomed and maintained meticulously, and wrapped with the greatest of care on … Read More
Dublin and Painter
They say birds of a feather flock together…In this case, hansome thoroughbred Treasured Residents Dublin and Painter are besties and graze (and flirt) together while enjoying our beautiful California sunshine.
Blizzard and Walker
Our Team took the briefest hiatus from their busy duties of serving our Treasured Residents to appreciate the magical moment occurring in Finbar’s Pasture. Two formerly slaughter-bound youngsters frolicked, played, ran, and grazed together, enjoying their enriched lives. “Baby” Walker had already been sold to Kill Buyers and was moments from shipping before our dear friend Kristine Overly swept in … Read More
Adoption Update: Piper
Beautiful Piper is another glorious representation of our lifesaving work…and a meaningful reminder that forever can really mean forever! Red Bucket rescued Piper from starvation, neglect, and impending slaughter in 2009. Once rehabilitated, Laura adopted Piper in 2012 and clearly adores and loves her beautiful happy Red Bucket Horse, a great example that love and time can erase many wounds. … Read More
Adoption Update: Grande
In the nearly six years since Briana adopted Grande, he has lost most of his teeth…and an eye, but has gained the true feeling of knowing that he is no longer unwanted. He is loved, cherished, and…home. Briana has gained her best friend, and dare we say…the BEST horse in the world!
Adoption Update: Guinness
Red Bucket Guinness Update! Guinness, happy and loved by Laura for almost five years sports his own stylish and congenial grin!
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #252: Cooper
When a heartbroken Phyllis reached out to us, she needed our help…and fast. Phyllis had just lost her cherished 27-year-old mare, Annie, leaving Annie’s soulmate Caesar alone, grieving, and inconsolable. We jumped to action right away; Phyllis submitted an adoption application, we completed our background check and home visit, and interviewed Phyllis on Caesar’s needs and temperament. Within seven hours, … Read More