He was saved from a slaughter truck at 4 months old…pretty clear to us, his adorable personality is to be credited for his first “rescue”. After a period of time, the novelty of a new horse wore off, his damaged leg prevented them from riding him….and therefore training him. As he grew, he became less interesting and they stopped visiting…..stopped … Read More
Play Boy is going off to school
He was roped, choked down, brutally castrated, branded…..and then tied behind a tractor to “teach” him to lead. His owners, in a final callous act of betrayal then sent him to slaughter. His summer at Red Bucket was devoted to touch. For very a good reason, he resisted it…and was understandably terrified of having having his head or throat latch handled. … Read More
Joey Update
While many of our little kids (the people kind) are getting ready to go back to readin’, writin’, and arithmetic, and some of our bigger kids are headed off to college to continue their quest for development, learning, and independence, we at Red Bucket are stepping back to to carefully assess much of the learning and development that has occurred on … Read More
Pixie Update
She is cute as a button, pretty much any little girls fantasy….and a trainers dream come true. Pixie found herself at one time trembling, bleeding, and brutalized…on an auction platform being traumatized by a kill buyer who is known for being especially heartless and barbaric. Saved by a friend….and for the last year a resident at Red Bucket, the picture … Read More
Foster, Durham and Reynolds update
We hate to over use a phrase, but haven’t found a replacement that has the same emotional…or spiritual impact. It takes a Village. As we so often do, we pause to reflect, be thankful and acknowledge that we cannot do this deeply meaningfu…l work alone. Thanks to the generosity…and compassion of Cindy A. Lee and the Wags and Menace Make … Read More
August 2013 Horse Highlight: Cohen
Cohen, an Arabian mare of beauty and elegance, can easily be thought of as Red Bucket’s Fairy Tale Princess with a story in which the beautiful heroine is saved in the nick of time. Cohen is breathtakingly beautiful, proud and spirited. She is all girl, mixed with a dash of attitude that equals a stunning and spectacular Arabian mare. … Read More
Behren Update
At twenty months old he found himself hurt…discarded like an unwanted, ill fitting pair of shoes…headed for slaughter. The whole ordeal must have been bewildering. His future had been bright…his owners so hopeful that they had jump st…arted his training, in great anticipation of large purses and the seduction of both the winners circle and all of the trappings of … Read More
Kingston and Brianna first blue ribbion
We have called her “the kid” for a few years now. There isn’t a single condescending or patronizing thought behind the nickname. In the early days she nimbly and with a great deal of tenacity found her way around our “18 year old volunteer… requirement”. She fed for years with her mom , never missing an obligation….taking her job and … Read More
Wyatt aka: Mr. Wonderful
He was a stray, unclaimed and scheduled for euthanasia. His adorable and affectionate nature caught the attention of the shelter staff, they called us begging us to take him…not wanting such a love bug to be destroyed. He was described as… old…probably not sound….but very dear, and most certainly kind. We gulped twice, knowing that another sanctuary horse would add … Read More
Cindy Lee, Ranger and Lola Update
We are celebrating our 2 beautiful mares and 3 innocent foals saved due to the incredible generosity of Cindy A. Lee and the Wags And Menace Make A Difference Foundation. The exquisite buckskin filly, most appreciatively named Cindy Lee se…rves as a reminder to us all the grim reality that 110,000 of our American Horses are being slaughtered every year, … Read More