We are celebrating our 150th rescue…and what a special celebration! Baby Joey was kicked in his head when he was only a few days old. He suffered traumatic damage to his eye, which may need to be removed. The blow also seems to have done some nerve damage, the poor little tyke cant even move his ear. We are honored … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #149- Waffles
He was found wandering the streets of Riverside, homeless, hungry…and lonely. Unlike so many donkey’s, he didn’t carry the swagger of self-determination or an air of entitlement. He cheerfully went w…ith the Animal Control Officer, pleasantly loaded in the trailer, and seemed thankful to have dinner that night. This morning, he greeted us with gusto, and tried to seduce us … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #148-Seamus
We haven’t used the word “adorable” as much as when we brought in a pair of mini’s! This darling 6 year old is nothing short of irresistible. We don’t think that he could be any cuter, and we sure cant t…hink of a more pleasing and agreeable personality. Seamus is a dream come true…a great mover, super disposition, and stellar … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #147- Rockette
She had lived for ten years in the same home, so it is no surprise that she is taking a little time settling in. She has bonded with Rosie, who has quickly become her security blanket, of sorts, and he…r new BFF. It will be horses like Rockette who will help transform the paradigm of “unwanted horse”. Rockette is beautiful, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 146- Grande
We have heard similar stories before. We just can’t seem to wrap our heads around the scenario: Grande, an imported Grand Prix Oldenburg, a once prized athlete, companion….friend is now unwanted. He …came to us with a rough coat, far too many visible ribs, and necrotic and neglected feet. He also came to us with a giant heart, gentle manners….and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #145- Wyatt
There are many things that we know: Wyatt is gentle…he is kind…he is adorable, precious beyond description. Perhaps most amazing of all, most heartbreaking…he is forgiving. We also know how he got the wicked, painful, and infected rope burns on his back pasterns. What we don’t know is how long they had him, or how in the heck he survived the … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 144- Crumpet
It is hard to believe that Prudence had been left standing on terribly sore feet, tied to a fence and not able to fend for herself. Tied by her side, and equally defenseless was her little daughter Crumpet. They are now safe and receiving proper care, and lots of love. We will do everything possible to prepare them both for loving … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 143- Prudence
This is one of the sweetest and most adorable Mini’s that we have ever seen. It is unfathomable that this innocent and adorable mini would be heartlessly abandoned, tied to a fence and left without food or water…without any ability to take care of herself, or her filly. Today, this curious and irresistible pocket pony is receiving lots of TLC and extra … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #142-Cover Girl
It is hard to believe; A perfect, healthy, well bred…..baby horse would end up at a kill auction. This was the case for our new two year old registered (yes, did we mention…well bred?) grey filly. She is adorable…still a wee bit scared and insecure (no wonder), and she is a pleaser. She wants to connect, wants to be praised, and….she … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 141- Memphis
We don’t get it…how our American horses are under valued and over bred with no accountability. She is impeccably bred, her father a World Champion Halter horse, she…..a specimen of his work. Once they were done with her she was shipped off to a kill auction. Fortunately for our new 6 year old AQHA mare, a Good Samaritan purchased her, saving her from … Read More