He was first introduced to the world via internet as ” Ace “, and his little face haunted us. We silently monitored the activity that falsely represented rescue, until it became alarmingly clear that th…is little forlorn and unwanted horse was not safe….he was in harms way. We brought him home, to the ranch that the horses own, and vowed … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #139- Pretzel
Our neighbor cried when she saw her, she said that she has never seen anything like it….we have. It is hard to imagine, a five year old adult horse barely weighing in at 700 pounds. Her feet were necrotic, her coat coarse, her skin paper thin with the underlying texture of chicken wings, her eyes vacant and hollow. She had … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 138 Sable
Her Mother had been unwanted…and died unwanted, leaving 3 month old Sable very alone, and while she too, like thousands of other horses was technically “unwanted ” , Sable had the gift of being loved by someone who cared enough to touch her…often and gently. Sable was cared for and loved, and while human nurturing is not an adequate replacement for the love…and lessons that … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 137- Pilot
They all come to us on various parts of the bridge. Pilot has one hoof on…he wants to step up…but he hesitates. We see little signs that he wants to….he will raise his eye for a brief moment when he sees a Red Riding Hood, perhaps he is hopeful for a treat, most probably he yearns to be notice..touched or … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #136 – Scout
His tragic story is heartbreaking…he had been loved once, by a young girl who was arguably his best friend. She rode him everywhere…until she got into a bit of trouble. Her parents, wanting to teach her a lesson, sold the horse (her friend…her pet) at an auction frequented by kill buyers. It was reported to us that they sent her … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #135- Gulliver
We are always amazed by the capacity that the horse has to forgive, to be grateful and to move on. While Gulliver’s life has not always been easy, and he certainly has experienced both bumps in the road and betrayal…he is ready to be loved ….and to love. He is a sweet 12 year old Quarter Horse gelding, with exceptional … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue# 134- Chili Dog
We absolutely cannot take our eyes off of this magnificent horse. Chili Dog came to us late last week as a hard to catch stallion. We gelded him Monday, and are already delighting in his sweet nature…and extraordinary intelligence. He loves to have his forehead rubbed and adores a good crest scratch. He is a horse that we would consider very high risk…but … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue# 133- Dustin
We instantly fell in love with this very thin little mini named Dustin. While his feet were in desperate need of farrier work, and his teeth long over due, this little old man just has to be about the sweetest little guy that we ever met. He is politely grateful for all of the little kindnesses that are now becoming part of his … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 132- Dublin
In many of our childhood memories, horses were cherished and highly valued. Most of the Red Bucket volunteers who serve our horses today, remember a time when the horse was viewed as special….treasured. The sad reality of today, finds our American horses overbred, commoditized, and way too often homeless. We are constantly shocked by the number of horses who are literally dumped, starved, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 131- Goliath
Proving that there really is truth to the old adage that nice things really do come in small packages, we take great pride in introducing a little package….that has it all; looks, charm, lots of glorious main and a tail that most thoroughbred owners purchase as clip on accessories for the show ring! Goliath, a very big name, for a not so … Read More