“Faith” is the assurance of things hoped for and the belief of things not seen. The call came in to Red Bucket at around 5:00pm on what was one of the hottest days of summer three years ago. The caller was concerned, actually more like panicked. He had frantically tried for three days to get Animal Control out to investigate … Read More
July 2016 Culture Message
The older I get, the smaller the world actually seems. In my “day job” I continue to marvel about how previous clients keep materializing in new or current client systems, or how someone from my past will connect with me through someone I know. The same seems to be true of horses…we have more than a few now that I … Read More
July 2016 Team Member Highlight: Kyle Blotzer
Pencil pusher by day, groomer extraordinaire by night, this multi-talented volunteer isn’t afraid to get her boots dirty! What do you get when you cross an accountant with an equestrian? Kyle Blotzer! Kyle is an integral part of the Red Bucket Equine Rescue finance team, assisting Michelle Walker in keeping our books in order. According to Susan Peirce, Kyle is … Read More
July 2016 Adoption Celebration: Waikiki and Nicole
Every horse that finds its way to Red Bucket has a special story and Waikiki’s is one that reminds you that there really is such a thing as fate or destiny. Nicole Higdon had a prior relationship with Red Bucket through her business activities, so when it came time to try to find a companion for her 27-year-old horse, she … Read More
Emma’s Chance Premiere
Last night at the premiere of the long-awaited Emma’s Chance, star Greer Grammer showed up pretty in pink (staggeringly beautiful, really) and the wildly talented Jennifer Taylor arrived in Red Bucket Red. The press was in full swing and we were so happy to see the cast and crew. Barbara Konney, graceful and gracious, stood just outside the limelight, but … Read More
June 2016 Horse Highlight: Tilley
Loyal, kind-hearted, easygoing and calm. These character traits are considered by all who have worked with this month’s beautiful highlighted horse to be only “part” of the amazing “whole” that makes up our wonderful mare Tilley! “Tilley is the sweetest, most gentle horse on the Ranch,” according to Red Bucket volunteer Stephanie Onstot. “She does absolutely anything you ask of … Read More
June 2016 Culture Message
I found myself in the most unlikely place, pulled over in a Best Buy parking lot. It was the nearest location to the freeway exit that I could navigate, and there I sat. The waterfall of tears completely obstructed both my vision and my ability to hear, other than in sound bites. My trainer and dear friend, Ryan, had opened … Read More
June 2016: Volunteer Highlight
The Adopter Becomes the Adoption Coordinator A summer vacation rekindles an equine love affair and creates a new position at Red Bucket. There is nothing quite as exciting as getting your own horse, except helping OTHERS find their dream horse! Andrea Elwell and her family have vacationed in Southern California every year for over 20 years, a welcome break from … Read More
June 2016 Adoption Celebration: Juble
Susan Peirce laughs when she thinks of Juble, a very special donkey. “He is ridiculous,” she says with a chuckle as she recalls his unique personality. Juble first came to Red Bucket with his friend, Blossom. Both were stray donkeys that were picked up by Animal Control and scheduled for euthanasia when a Good Samaritan took them in. She contacted … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #327-Starlight
It is hard to fathom a business model that intentionally pasture breeds horses and then, with the same intention, takes them to an auction that sells the pregnant horses by the pound, destined for Mexican or Canadian slaughter plants. These poor mares are most often feral, abused, frightened, and predestined for a brutal and inhumane end. The little Quarter Horse … Read More