It was seven years ago that I met him…starving, desperate, and hours from being shipped to slaughter. He was standing nose-to-tail, tail-to-nose with 21 other stallions. They had been eating one another’s tails in that final, half-hearted attempt to stay alive. Finbar was one of the only stallions to still have a tail…and a spark. Initially that spark also had … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #188 – Confeddy
While the adage that nice things come in small packages may well be true, perhaps in the recent adoption of 29″ pint-sized Confeddy, the more appropriate saying might be that nice things just happened to a small little brownie-bite of a mini horse…and her new very own family! Confeddy has definitely left a very large (albeit mini) hoof print at … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #187 – Micalley
Perhaps the best summation of this happy ending is that there was a Guardian Angel who brought us Micalley in order for him to have a second chance…and then came back for him and offered him the promise of forever. We feel privileged to have helped along the journey, helped Micalley…and helped our dear friend, who in turn took Micalley … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 317- Thurston
We were contacted by the Riverside Animal Control about 24 malnourished and neglected horses that were seized by the authorities on March 4th. Fortunately, the horses have been removed from their horrible situation where the poor horses were left to eat only the manure off of the ground due to the complete lack of food. Although we are full, we … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #186 – Justin
He had once been a celebrated, trained and respected mounted patrol horse…then the unthinkable happened. His loving owner died without providing specific instructions in his will. Justin was starved down to a body score of 1…and only then was he going to be put down. We thank the village that linked arms to do the right thing; Becky for caring … Read More
Happy Five-Year Anniversary, Jenon!
In the middle of a record number of adoptions (yes, stay tuned…there are more to come) and the celebrated birth of our newest little fire-plug of a filly, Trese, we pause to celebrate the “why” behind Red Bucket’s success…the strength of the vision and the people who serve. This week we are celebrating the gift that is Jenon Mathes. Jenon … Read More
Red Bucket Forever Home Found #185 – Pilot
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then we really do not have to say much! Suffice it to say that not only is Melanie grinning from ear to ear, but Pilot is happily settling into his new life with his very own forever family. His new digs include a big airy stall with an attached paddock, a roomy … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #184 – Cinnamon
Suffice it to say that we all went to bed with both goosebumps and a cup (or…bucket) full of gratitude. Ponies can be tough to place in forever homes…especially older ponies with more than their fair share of wear and tear. We all know the reasons: Children out grow out of their ponies, or lose interest. Adults are too large … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #316- Trese RB
Spring has arrived early at Red Bucket! Stella and the Red Riding Hoods proudly present Trese RB. Her name is pronounced “Tresa” as she is lovingly named after our beloved veterinarian and benevolent friend and supporter, Dr. David Treser. Had she been a boy, we would have named him Doc T…either way, we wanted to thank and honor Dr. Treser … Read More
Adoption Update: Viroko
It has been 5 years (and 3 months…but who is counting…?) since Amanda adopted her beloved and treasured Dutch Warmblood, Viroko, from Red Bucket. He was a Christmas gift from her Grandmother…and Amanda’s very own dream come true. He is pictured in the middle…wearing jammies and enjoying being a horse. He has the luxury of living at home and spending … Read More