December 2014 Horse Highlight: Frankie

Frankie is a delightful, happy and well-adjusted horse. He deserves the chance to finally be doted on by a loving family of his own after spending the majority of his life happily serving humans as a reliable lesson horse at multiple riding facilities. Frankie’s life began as a wild Mustang roaming the vast plains where he was eventually rounded up … Read More

December 2014 Culture Message

Our core values tend to come by way of our primary years…our parents, families and early important influences. While as we age and mature, we certainly add values, or in some cases shed beliefs that no longer provide the foundational road map that allows us to navigate a purposeful life. This cycle clocks our emotional growth…and there are certain values … Read More

December 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Lonnie Parsons

While searching for a new purpose for her life, this month’s featured volunteer found fulfillment by giving of herself to nurture our horses Have you ever felt like skipping for joy? And singing at the top of your lungs? This is how Lonnie Parsons describes her days at Red Bucket. “From the moment I first drove down English Road, I … Read More

December 2014 Adoption Highlight: Kylee and Karma

Karma needed to be rescued not once, but twice. When she wasn’t fast enough to be a successful race horse, she was rescued, then sold to be a brood mare. Sadly, she was abandoned again. Fortunately, she found her way to Red Bucket, where rescue is only the beginning. We committed to two years of training to prepare her for … Read More

Good-bye to Pearl

The number was 565, it was hot glued onto her right hip. Her feet were so horribly over grown and poorly shod with too many nails…and too little care. She was so painful that she kept shifting her weight every second or so…we always likened it to a lady wearing stilettos that were far too tight, at a party that … Read More

Home for the Holidays: Dr. Seuss

Like so many rescues, Dr. Seuss needed to be rescued twice. As luck would have it he came to Red Bucket…and he met Andrea, who could have chosen ANY horse, but she chose him. She traveled all the way from Arizona multiple times to spend time with him…to bond…and to fall in love! Now as the story is told from … Read More

Happy 3-month Birthday Louie-Pickles

Happy 3-month birthday to our precious Louie-Pickles who started his day with a smile! He also walked nicely on a lead line to his turnout this morning. Don’t let his pearly whites fool you…he still is mostly interested in mother’s milk! He also loves to play with his little yellow ball and practice his donkey kicks and speed racing! Happy … Read More

KNX Hero of the Week

Red Bucket Equine Rescue is grateful to have been named KNX Hero of the Week. Please remember that non-profits rely on the generosity of others in order to continue to do their good work. We are deeply appreciative to all those who help us help our horses. http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/audio-on-demand/knx-heroes/#

Cindy Lee and Tasha love

There is a culture that exists that does not believe that animals can think or feel. This mindset has created an over abundance of mistreated, starving, and slaughter bound horses. As a result, rescues are full to the brim with the unwanted, the rejected, the betrayed. Cindy Lee and Tasha came to us as feral babies right out of the … Read More