Top O’ The Mornin’ from the Irish horses (and those who wish they were) of Red Bucket! In May of 2009, we rescued 42 beautifully bred Irish TB’s hours from the kill truck picking them up. They were emaciated, shattered, hopeless and vacant. The stallions were standing in cramped filthy pens nose-to-tail-tail-to-nose eating each others tails in a half hearted and … Read More
Winni’s First Week
The Red Riding Hoods are celebrating little Winni’s first week! Because of the outpouring of love and support (for both Nalah and Winni) from all of our friends, we wanted to update you on her accomplishments and tricks! While Winni initially got off to a late start with nursing, we are happy to announce that she is now an expert…as a … Read More
This Horse is Polo…
For those of us who have been here since the beginning, his face will most likely represent the value of our work in the end. So often lately, we have used the term “baggage free”, there must be some lesson that we can learn from the horse…their resilience, their desire to be a part of us…their willingness to forgive, and … Read More
Happy Hunter
Shocking…we know. Hunter had been collected for meat, him and 5 others…Houston, Darby Joe, Dalton, Brooks, and Austin. Those who were involved didn’t feel the need to feed them…the horses weren’t going to be run through the auction, they were going straight to the kill pen. When we rescued them, only hours before the unimaginable, they were emaciated, neglected and … Read More
We say goodbye to Haze
We are struggling to find words profound enough to express the grief that is engulfing us. Last night Haze lost the incredibly painful and galant battle with laminitis……. and we lost Haze. With his loss, he leaves a legacy of strong character, kindness and a sunny disposition in spite of relentless pain. While he came to us as an unwanted … Read More
Operation Baby Watch-2013
She came to us very high risk: abused, hungry, scared, and very very pregnant. Over the last month we have slowly increased her nutrition, provided safety, and given her compassion and kindness. We have witnessed the beginning of her transformation from flat eyes, hopeless and a lackluster demeanor, and silently but defensive stance. She has visibly started to relax. She nickers when she sees … Read More
Happy 30th Birthday Shavers
His only crime was that he was old. Only that shouldn’t really matter…he had at one time been loved, and they had owned him for over 25 years. But their daughter had grown up…and grown away. Horses are expensive…especially ones who are just standing around, and Shavers had been standing around now…for years and years. He was waiting for someone … Read More
The Gift of Dignity
When a horse comes to Red Bucket, they receive a name, a bucket…and the gift of dignity. Sadly, we are approached weekly about dozens of horses who are desperate and in need of rescue. We work tirelessly behind the scenes to network and place the many horses that are brought to our attention. We were first alerted to a tragic situation of three … Read More
What Name Should Go On Nalah’s Baby’s Bucket?
Nalah is beginning to relax, her eye is softening and losing the worried and stressful look. She is beginning to know that she can count on frequent and regular meals, kindness from the Red Riding Hoods who peek in on her, and enjoyment from small offerings of carrots and treats that are delivered with gentle and friendly hands. Her belly is showing benefit … Read More
Horses being Horses
We love to see our our horses being horses. We spend a lot of time providing enrichment for the horses in our care, and while we take it seriously…we spend a lot of time laughing at their wonderfully ridiculous antics. We turn out in small “herds”, and revel in watching their marvelously reciprocal behavior and delightful relationships. One small “herd” involves Cash, … Read More