While the fall semester is coming to an end and our children are focusing on finals and the long-awaited holiday break, the foals of Red Bucket “Charm Farm” are successfully mastering ground manners, leading, and the art of politely standing on 3 legs while having their little hooves picked and trimmed. Louie Pickles is just beginning his life as a … Read More
2015 Red Bucket Rescue calendar now available
The 2015 Red Bucket Equine Rescue calendar is now available for purchase! Please fell free to visit our gift shop any Sunday 1:00-4:00, or our website under the volunteer/help tab. Get an affordable gift for your friends and family while helping support our meaningful work! We think that this just might be our most special calendar yet. Enjoy the beautiful … Read More
Dr. Adrienne Moore Hornored at Ruby Red Gala
Dr. Adrienne Moore was honored at the Ruby Red Gala last Saturday. The three words that were used to encapsulate Dr. Moore’s tremendous value and contribution to Red Bucket were “She Gets It”. These words mean a lot to us, as so many fail to see what Dr. Moore clearly gets…the value for life, the importance of enrichment, and the … Read More
November 2014 Horse Highlight: Joey and Jack
Joey and Jack have delightfully proven that opposites not only can attract, but also bond together as family; a frisky young donkey together with a wise senior horse has created a match made happily in Red Bucket Equine Rescue style! Glancing out into the afternoon arena at Red Bucket, one cannot help but smile at these two wonderful fellows of … Read More
November 2014 Adoption Celebrtaion: Julie Shields
What she lacks in size she makes up for in grit and determination. Meet our featured volunteer, Julie Shields! Her energy is pure electricity pulsating through the phone line. Julie Shields brings such a high level of commitment and passion to Red Bucket, traits that are becoming contagious amongst fellow volunteers. “Julie is a tiny slip of a woman with … Read More
November 2014 Adoption Highlight: Wyatt
Wyatt arrived as a true rescue. Red Bucket received a call from an Animal Control Officer who did not want to euthanize him. We thought he was old or perhaps lame. Wyatt was underweight, beaten up, and yet, he wanted to be with us. So, Red Bucket had to stretch resources to make a space for him. It wasn’t long … Read More
November 2014 Culture Message
Rescued horses, like people, come from different circumstances. This is most definitely the case with the wide swath of the unwanted who find their way to the safe embrace of Red Bucket. I have been fortunate to have ridden several incredible horses lately. They all know more than I do. All of them have at one time received the investment … Read More
The Joy of Companionship
The VERY human friends of Olaf The Giant will delight in knowing that not only is he transitioning nicely to his new residence at Red Bucket, but he is also making friends of the equine variety. With a few dietary supplements, a bit of added pain relief, and some well-intentioned (and definitely wanted and appreciated) TLC, Olaf The Giant is … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 270- Olaf The Giant
While they all have a story…only a few have a Guardian Angel. Olaf The Giant certainly has a story, and fortunately the latter. An abused carriage horse, recklessly over-worked to the point of road founder, when his crippled condition made his job unbearable, and made him useless, his owner stopped feeding him. No longer wanted, he was transported callously to … Read More