He had been collected along with several others for his meat. While unimaginable, it is true. Most of the horses had at one time been race horses, once injury, speed, or in one case neurological issues prevented them from running, they were… “collected” with the intention of selling them directly to the kill buyer. They were also starved in the … Read More
Jess Update
When we first introduced her to you, we cried together. She had been starved beyond recognition by her owner who was prosecuted for animal abuse. Jess (oh yes, this is Jess…we can hardly believe it either) and Isabella were …confiscated by Animal Control, so malnourished that when we saw them, we had to look away. We couldn’t bear the thought … Read More
Fare Well To An Ambassador
Our horses come to us in various shades of unwanted; they are beaten, starved, thrown away, ignored….callously sent to slaughter. Both abandoned by their owners and a society that is indifferent or unknowing. Th…eir pain is voiceless, and their stoicism misunderstood. We the rescuers embrace them, accept, nurture and befriend them. We give them a voice, dignity, and hope, and … Read More
Knox update
When he came to us, he had a guarded defensiveness as if almost daring us to hurt him. His weight far better than the other horses that he arrived with, his survival instinct wearing a mask of a school yard bully….daring them to take his …food…his life. The shell of self protection has slowly chipped away, he has emerged a … Read More
A joyful Winni
Winni’s mother Nalah came to us very pregnant, malnourished, and having endured a lifetime of pain and abuse. She had never known kindness, compassion or the feeling of knowing that she could count on someone to provide consistent care, foo…d, or safety. Best described as being cocooned in depression, despondency and a lackluster defensiveness, she has emerged a content, loving … Read More
Winni, Coco and little Joey as “big kids”
While spring may bring showers, flowers and the miracle of new life….it is in the Autumn that we tearfully (and responsibly) wean our babies from their Momma’s and prepare them for independent, healthy, and productive lives. Winni, Coco, …and little Joey spent their first night as “big kids” in our newly appointed nursery (right next to the “paint department” which … Read More
September 2013 Horse Highlight: Mozart
Adorable! Precious! Special little guy! Cute as a button! These are the expressions spoken by those describing the captivating, sweet-‐tempered, huge hearted Paint horse known at The Red Bucket Equine Rescue Center as “Mozart.” “He is a wonderful horse with a precious personality. It takes a village to save a horse,” according to Susan. Rescuing Mozart took the long … Read More
Saying Goodbye to Styles
With a heavy heart we bid farewell to a real class act, our wonderful and noble friend Styles. He had been abandoned four years ago when a kids camp relocated and took all of the “good horses”, and left the injured and the elderly. They had been without food and fresh water for over 3 weeks. When we first laid eyes … Read More
Lola and Ranger update
We cannot imagine parenting under such stressful circumstances. A young first time mother, trying to survive the dangerous, incredibly stress filled, and anxiety ridden feedlot. Fighting for her own life, and that of her one month foal. To add to the panic the VERY young mare is feral and has a very deep scar, most likely created from a terrifying and … Read More
Pretend Horse Show
Like most Saturdays, I brought a few of our horses down the street to train at Kennedy Farms. Because of the heat, I was riding my first horse earlier than usual, and that meant riding with a group. I arrived just in the nick of time to discover that we were having a “pretend horse show,” and that we had … Read More