It took a curious change of circumstances that attracted this vibrant and energetic Harvard graduate student to Red Bucket; oh what a fortuitous day for us! Lights, camera, giddy-up! Meet Karen Maish, the volunteer behind the famous Red Bucket video that helped launch our rescue to the next level! “I received a call from a woman that wanted to make … Read More
July 2015 Horse Highlight: Sampson
One of the original 42 horses rescued by Red Bucket Equine Rescue in 2009…Sampson is a gorgeous Irish Thoroughbred…tall, handsome and ready to take his next amazing step into his loving and forever home! Sampson was born to stand out in a crowd. He is a deep mahogany dappled bay Irish Thoroughbred. He is impeccably bred with a pleasant and … Read More
July 2015 Culture Message
I made a mistake. In actuality, it turned out okay, better than okay really, because it emphasized his growth, confidence, and the embodiment of what “second chance” really means. I had been trying to distract my mount and keep him relaxed and listening to me. Over the course of two years, he had turned a corner in his re-training and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #172- Java
Our happy news and beautiful work continues with the adoption of Java! Java came to us needing a bit of rehabilitation and a period of rest. She delighted us with her excellent mind, kindness, and unflappable even temperament. She came to us trained, knowing almost everything…everything except what “forever” really means. We were not the only ones to fall in … Read More
Red Bucket Forever Home Found # 171- Jax
He is the perfect horse…the complete package…a dream come true. We knew that we would not have him long…a 16-hand palomino Thoroughbred with 4 white socks and a white blaze. Beauty, the temperament of a gentleman and the training of a pro. Perhaps most endearing is his desire to please and a palpable craving for attention…grooming, patting, conversation….oh, and yes…he … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #170 – Dixon
When Dixon arrived at Red Bucket he didn’t bring any baggage. He left the past in the past and embraced his new life completely. He was completely remarkable….and we knew a few things about his past…he had every right to have a grudge or two. Instead, he captivated us with his gentle benevolence, his softness, his forgiveness. He walked softly, … Read More
June 2015 Horse Highlight: Shavers, Casey and Bilek
Just as the Southern California western sky is full of vibrant and beautiful colors at sunset, three of Red Bucket’s delightful geriatric “Golden Boys” can be found living in harmony and peace…each one enjoying well-deserved protection for the remainder of their sunset years. Meet our wonderful 30+ something boys Shavers, Casey and Bilek! All are members of the Red Bucket … Read More
June 2015 Culture Message
Trust is a function of past positive experiences. The problem was that the colt had never had any positive experiences, at least not in a very long time. He was standing in a broken down corral, completely alone. All of the other horses had been removed. The lone colt stood isolated and clearly frightened; either they did not want him, … Read More
June 2015 Volunteer Highlight: Donna and Linda
A lifelong friendship has turned into a joint effort commitment to make a difference at Red Bucket What are your retirement goals? Rest, relaxation, travel? Meet two dynamic women who choose to WORK HARD as part of their retirement plan! Linda Weaver was approaching retirement and was looking for a volunteer opportunity, when her best friend Donna Murphy sent a … Read More
June Adoption Celebration: Durham
According to Red Bucket family member Cathy Hessman, that’s what you get when you combine a formerly wild horse and a woman who, although crazy about horses, never believed she’d have another one of her own. This is the story of Jenon Mathes and Durham, her beautiful 15-year-old liver chestnut Mustang. Durham and his Mustang pals Foster and Reynolds first … Read More