Perhaps one of the easiest but most lingering gifts for the unwanted horse is love. We cannot underestimate the impact of great affection, unconditional acceptance, or the feeling of the unexpected and quite spontaneous smooch! We rescued Wallace from a slaughter auction. He came to us terrified, confused and hungry. He also came bearing the internal scars of betrayal and … Read More
Cookie
As a light breeze gently ruffles her mane, Cookie responsively listens to her rider’s cue to pick up the trot. She moves out with an eagerness to please and a sincere desire to work. She has developed a renewed confidence in herself…and in humankind…and is embracing her life. Cookie, like many mares, is a pleaser. She listens carefully and responds … Read More
Anchor Man’s back to school
Many people ask us about what kinds of horses we have at Red Bucket…what kinds of horses reside in rescues. The answer, of course, is multifaceted; at Red Bucket we run the gamete, from donkeys to drafts. We certainly have our share of the discarded and unwanted. Some of these horses served a master, or multiple masters, and now in … Read More
A new North Star
It is impossible to be engaged in our beautiful work and not somehow be altered. It is an adjustment in mindset that occurs either by epiphany, or a gradual process of having one’s values slowly realigned in such a way that brings clarity to the important, sheds off the trivial and insignificant, and gives us a direction…a new North Star, … Read More
Forever Home Update: Guinness
We sure do love getting happy updates about our wonderful Red Bucket horses and their happy adopters! Interesting….all of our new horse moms and dads seem to claim that THEY have the best horse in the world! It is hard to believe that Guinness was only a few hours away from being sent to slaughter when we rescued him. He … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #267- Maestro
People do not value what is free, which is why giving a horse away is seldom a good idea…. for the horse. Maestro, we are told, is a dream under saddle, delightful on trail, quiet enough for children to ride bareback, and he is even trained in dressage. He was given away to a “good home”, and returned some time … Read More
Thank you to the Mother’s
We have said good-bye, good job…and good life to our wonderful, feral mothers. We have been profoundly impacted by their story, strength, selflessness and wisdom. Their babies are now weanlings, and are adjusting beautifully to plenty of playtime…and just the right amount of Red Bucket “Charm Farm”. Their bond with one another has become strong; with the BFF’s McGarrah and … Read More
Forever Home # 136 and #137 Trinket and Penelope
Thirty days ago they were unwanted. Three weeks ago they found themselves, quite unbelievably, at a slaughter auction. Two weeks ago they arrived at Red Bucket…saved. They received a bucket, a name…and a promise. Today they are home, chosen forever by Molly and her family, who also made the promise of a “happily ever after”. Trinket and Penelope join Wyatt … Read More
Adoption Update: Austin
We are over the moon every time we get a letter like this…it fuels us, feeds us, and validates every sleepless moment and every tear shed. Austin was adopted nearly 4 years ago, and his mom is still in love, and even more committed to his happiness and life. (We love you too, Dena and Austin!) Dear Susan and Red … Read More
Penelope’s Kisses
Little Penelope has gone from frightened to curious, from hungry to fed, from shrinking….to kissing! She is learning to play without fear and run for the joy of it…not because she is scared. Her days are now brimming with new experiences, new friends, and the promise of a new family and a happily ever after. Welcome to your new life, … Read More