Knox was not likely to give up his tenured position of “Feed Crew Supervisor” for just any new assignment! Knox has spent the last two years in the roomy corner stall of the mare motel, which is prime Red Bucket real estate, as it overlooks the feed room. Knox has,with great attentiveness, overseen both the morning and the evening red … Read More
At the end of the Rainbow
At the end of the rainbow sits a little red ranch where previous victims of unspeakable cruelty come to recover, rebuild confidence, and reclaim their lives. They are the treasure, and are treated with love and dedication by dozens of kind-hearted caretakers who are committed to their well-being, enrichment, and to their lives. This is where the birds sing, where … Read More
2nd Annual Ruby Red Gala
We are on the count down to the 2nd Annual Ruby Red Gala! Tickets are still available. If you are unable to attend, please consider a donation to support our good work! We hope to see you on November 15th!
Ruby Red Gala tickets now avaviable
Tickets for our November 15th Ruby Red Gala are currently for sale. Click on the events tab and purchase your tickets today . Please come and support our beautiful work, tour our ranch, meet our horses, and join us for a fantastic evening of great food, drink, and music!
Sampson a very good horse
We have long pondered the makings of a good horse…….and it is our experience that they are all good. In the satisfaction of our work, we are privileged to mine the little “gems” and then introduce them to those who will treasure them. Today, Sampson is the ambassador for the many good horses who await their chance to shine…to partner…to … Read More
October 2014 Horse Highlight: Roulette
Roulette is a game which involves a high degree of risk and chance, leading to a high level of either great winnings or extreme loss. Meet this month’s beautiful and unpredictable, once feral Roulette; orphaned, isolated, abandoned and found alone in a slaughter-bound feed lot with a group of pregnant mares only a few short months ago. Meet adorable and … Read More
October 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Andrea Velarde
It’s not unusual to have a person moved to tears when touring the Ranch. Our featured volunteer shares with me her emotional journey with Red Bucket that is proving to be a life saver, and a bit of a tear jerker. “I was referred to Red Bucket by a friend that read Doug Saunders’ story in The Sun,” shares Andrea … Read More
October 2014 Adoption Highlight: Thunder Pants and Bruce
They are best friends, paddock mates, “Bro’s.” One is a mini horse stallion that was scheduled to be euthanized, and the other, a matted and severely neglected donkey accustomed to isolation. Thunder Pants (in case you were wondering who was the stallion) and Bruce came into each other’s worlds by chance, but it was their bond that has kept them … Read More
Compassion, Sensitivity and Kindness
It has been our experience that the most amazing compassion, sensitivity and kindness can be found in the formerly abused, abandoned and betrayed. Rescue animals know what it feels like to be unloved and rejected, and we find it quite amazing that part of their own recovery appears to be not to take…but rather to give…love, assurance, acceptance and hope … Read More
October 2014 Culture Message
When I was a child, my days were full of horses and books. I was painfully shy and spent every possible moment at the barn, grooming, riding, and filling every second with equine relationships that were safe, loyal and reciprocal. In 10th grade, when my family was moving from France back to Kentucky, my teacher commented on my report card, … Read More