A Gentle Hug

We love horses. In saving them, we lovingly care for them…provide a safe home, enrichment by way of toys, group turn outs and individual attention. Lately we are taking note of the tender way that they take care of one another. Finbar dotes on his donkey Mr. Rogers, Paidraig has taught Kolcheck how to play soccer, Winni has taken over … Read More

The Good Horse Baldwin

Baldwin was the epitome of unwanted. He had been left in a stall for nearly five years…ignored, uncared for, and completely neglected. He hadn’t been groomed, his filthy stall wasn’t cleaned, he had no exercise…no chance. When the stable was required to “get rid” of a number of horses, no one would take Baldwin…they only wanted the “good” horses. Baldwin … Read More

Lily’s First Jump

The Winter trimester at Red Bucket has begun, and we have a new group willing, hopeful, and eager students. When we saved her, Lily was 2 1/2 years old and starving. She was so emaciated and weak that we didn’t even realize that she wasn’t even really halter trained. As she stared to gain weight…and energy it was apparent that we … Read More

January 2014 Horse Highlight: Turner

Abandoned, emaciated and starved, left in a public arena for at least two days before someone reported him to the Long Beach Animal Control…meet the amazingly grateful Turner. He is a horse who displays that gratitude to both friend and beast. Turner immediately showed obvious signs of being treated with a very heavy hand. Friends at the Animal Control asked … Read More

December 2013 Horse Highlight: Memphis

Memphis As an impeccably bred Quarter Horse mare, her owners’ goal for her in life was to showcase her sire, a world class stallion. But once she fulfilled her obligation, she was sold at an auction known for selling horses by the pound. She was on a fast track to the slaughter pen. She was discarded heartlessly and completely forgotten … Read More

Liam gets his girl

When he came to us, he was shattered, starving, and suffering. His eyes were vacant and flat, but worse…they appeared haunted. Once we settled him into the mare motel in his new well bedded stall next to Tess and across from Knox, we didn’t see those eyes again for a very long while. He buried his head in his feeder, … Read More

November 2013 Horse Highlight: Robin

He is charming, smart and extremely clever with personality plus added in. He is ridiculously cute and a bit of a mischief-maker! Meet our wonderful once in a lifetime horse, Robin, a horse who thrives on being noticed, or, more clearly stated, he enjoys being the center of attention. “He is a horse who belongs with someone who will make … Read More

Finbar and Mr. Rogers

Perhaps what captivates us the most is their innate need…drive really, for relationship, contact and friendship. We stop frequently to marvel at the intimacy of their connection to one another, the reciprocal care taking, and nurturing. I…n the last number of years, our awareness has grown as we have watched the Irish sisters gleefully reunite after a three year separation. … Read More

Lady Bug Morning Turnout

We were touched by all of your outpouring of outrage, kindness and compassion. We wanted to share Lady Bug’s recent turn out photo. While her physical scars may not completely heel, Lady  Bug has fully embraced her new life with the gusto o…f a college student delighting in a home made meal. Seldom have we seen such an immediate transformation … Read More

October 2013 Horse Highlight: Wyatt

Wyatt was discarded, forsaken, abused and found wandering the streets by Animal Control. He had been abandoned and was considered a stray. Animal Control alerted Red Bucket in the nick of time about this gem and sweetheart of a horse. It was apparent even then that Wyatt had a gentle and kind soul. He showed the characteristics of a horse … Read More