He had been perfectly fine 7 months ago…but his owner had abandoned him…and the property owner did not want to feed him, and so he didn’t, at least not much. We were reassured that he was a good horse when he wasn’t so skinny…..and of course, he was a stud. The property owner called us in a state of panic. … Read More
Adoption Update: Striker
22 starving stallions stood nose-to-tail, tail-to-nose. Many of them were injured, all of them were slowly dying. There was not so much as a speck of hay, the small amount of water was squalid, the atmosphere was heavy with desperation and suffering. They allowed us to load them without much argument, just wobbly knees and a weak indifference as they … Read More
Emma’s Chance thank you
Tyler Konney, the Producer of Emma’s Chance, pulled a rabbit out of his hat Saturday evening during the 3rd annual Ruby Red Gala, or perhaps it was just magic….but it was definitely no illusion. With a full crowd and fellow Producer Barbara Greaves, Director/Writer Anna Elizabeth James, Camera Man (or Marvel) Michael Korbel, and the dazzling star power of the … Read More
September 2015 Volunteer Highlight: Lori McLaughlin
The Smiling Face of Red Bucket You don’t get a second chance at a first impression, which is why we have a dedicated and cheerful volunteer on hand to greet visitors when they first step foot onto Red Bucket! You may first notice the manicured grounds, well maintained buildings, and content horses at Red Bucket; you will also always find … Read More
Good Bye Callum
Today we said good-bye to Callum, but we as a community adopted him first….a commitment, a contract, an adoption fee…it was real, and he deserved to be chosen, because he was real, and he mattered to us. He had clearly been abused every day of his life. He came to us with a broken knee, fresh saddle sores, and the … Read More
Gala Invite
We look forward to seeing all of our friends and supporters on Saturday at our 3rd annual Ruby Red Gala. We have wonderful surprises in store throughout the evening! Tickets are still available. We look forward to seeing you at the ranch that the horses own!
September 2015 Adoption Celebration: Cookie
Sweet as…a sugar cookie! A description befitting both Cookie, a beautiful and affectionate chestnut mare, as well as Karen Tilley, her proud new adoptive mom with a heart of gold! After graduating from high school, Karen enrolled at Cal Poly as a pre-vet major, being the true lover of horses that she is. There she spent three years as a … Read More
September 2015 Horse Highlight: Elwell
Two chances are better than one! How well our gorgeous boy Elwell understands this…having been rescued twice in his short lifetime… Meet beautiful Elwell, our black Welch pony and Quarter Horse mix. What immediately comes to mind upon seeing him for the first time is his stunning looks! Our Elwell is coal black with liquid chocolate eyes and a soft, … Read More
September 2015 Culture Message
To say that he was living in squalor would be an understatement. I wouldn’t call it living, and after 6 months, I couldn’t say that he was surviving. The prison that held him against his will was also that which was slowly robbing him of the same. The stall had not been cleaned in as many months as he had … Read More
Red Bucket Forever Home #178-Waikiki
Fortunately, Waikiki comes from a happy story! He was also loved…so much so, that rather than selling him when her life toppled a bit, his “mom” asked for Red Bucket to re-home him…yup, that is real love. She wanted her beloved horse to have the promise of forever, complete with the Red Bucket contract, follow-up visits, and the security of … Read More