Touch. A few years after my dad died, my mom told me that touch was what she missed the most. The comment brought back a flash of tender (and some comical) memories; my father touching my mom’s shoulder as he passed her in the hallway, my parents brushing hands as a casserole was handed off, or dad putting his arms … Read More
December 2016 Team Member Highlight: Michael Ferrante
If it Ain’t Broke, Fix it Anyway! Ever wonder what it takes to keep our Ranch up to snuff? Meet this month’s volunteer extraordinaire, Michael Ferrante, owner of Equine Facilities Repair and our “go-to” guy for handyman and repair work. Michael is a contractor with a huge heart for horses. He met Susan Peirce at the barn where his … Read More
December 2016 Adoption Celebration: Miss Beasley
Equine adoptive families are as unique as human adoptive families. They come in all shapes, colors and sizes, but they share a common bond of love and commitment that makes the family even stronger and more enduring. Miss Beasley is the 3rd of 4 generations of donkeys that Red Bucket has rescued. Her mother is Tornado, her grandmother is … Read More
Good-Bye Dear Charlie Horse
We barely have the words. Charlie came to us only a year ago, having been abused every day of his life. They called us about him admittedly because he was too weak to walk to the riverbed a short distance away, and they didn’t want him dying on their property. He could barely walk, wobbled really, into our trailer…and we … Read More
October 2016 Horse Highlight: Legacy
A legacy brings hope to the future while passing on a timeless part of one’s self…such is our gorgeous, spirited and carefree cover boy “Legacy” with his undeniable beauty and presence. He is both a valued and loved part of the Red Bucket community. “Legacy was bred to be a champion,” according to Linda Rose, a leadership team member at … Read More
October 2016 Culture Message
The weekend, and our recent loss, brought conversation about the Amazing Jack. Usually, we talk about our horses starting at the beginning. But our little impromptu gathering started the reminiscing near the end. His last few years had been a gift, and not one of us had taken it…or him…for granted. It seemed poignant that the conversation was sparked in … Read More
October 2016 Team Member Highlight: Jill Clarke
THE HORSE SINGER – From singing to sewing, this team member does it all! Have you ever seen The Sound of Music? Imagine Maria von Trapp gracefully wandering through Red Bucket, singing soothing melodies to our four legged guests. Now open your eyes and meet team member extraordinaire Jill Clarke! According to Cathy Hessman, Jill Clarke is one of the … Read More
October 2016 Adoption Celebration
“I received a call that Cinnamon was going to an auction frequented by kill buyers, and Red Bucket was full at the time,” recalls Susan Peirce. “She was older and not super sound. I get these calls all the time and have to watch the population that we bring in. Rescue is only the beginning, and many are old or … Read More
Jesse Coker…our hero!
We have said it, and we believe it…it truly does take a village. In this case, it also takes a hero, and our hero, supporter, and long-time friend, Farrier Jesse Coker, stepped up…and out into the blazing heat, to help us trim or darling (but…very opinionated) donkeys. Suffice it to say that while adorable and very gentle on many levels, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found # 196 – Delilah
While most of us love a real life Cinderella story, the “ashes-to-forever-after” story of our beautiful Delilah is bound to produce goosebumps on even the hottest of days. Delilah came to us starving, hopeless, suffering from a painful and untreated infection, and within hours of being sent to slaughter. But final tragedy was not to befall her as she came … Read More