We have all been waiting with the anticipation of a new parent. Only in this case the actual parents have been terrified beyond belief. Their feet and legs are caked and crusted with dried mud, manure, and filth. Their coats scream of severe malnutrition, even before we see the exposed spine, emaciated neck, and defined ribs. Their bellies confirm that they … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home # 97- Play Boy
She is a very pretty girl….and he in the man of her dreams. Well bred, heck….his father was a champion with an amazing performance record. Play Boy wasn’t always appreciated, admired , or respected…and he certainly wasn’t valued. After being choked down, branded, castrated, and dragged behind a tractor in an effort to “halter train” him, he found himself at an … Read More
February 2014 Horse Highlight: Knox
What lifetime situations help to create a solid and strong citizen? The characteristic of strength is one that is most often discovered during times of pain, suffering and adversity. It is during those times that strength and a deeper sense of trust and empowerment are found within and imprinted forever. Meet Knox! He is the epitome of a horse who … Read More
February 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Aileen Sheron
Healthy as a Horse What do physical fitness and horse rescue have in common? Aileen Sheron! While perusing her temple’s newsletter in the Spring of 2012, Aileen Sheron happened upon an obituary for a woman who died while horseback riding without a helmet. The obituary mentioned that Red Bucket Equine Rescue was this woman’s favorite charity which touched Aileen in … Read More
Happy Valentines Day Hugs From Red Bucket Friends……and Baby Joey!
Jack had been abandoned along with 4 other geriatric friends. By the time that we rescued them they were dangerously emaciated, neglected, and suffering. It has been our greatest honor to care for these unwanted souls. Suffice it to say, that while McGraw, Ledger, and Styles later died from old age, they had been restored to health…and dignity, knowing love…and experiencing … Read More
Pregnant Mare Rescue Update
We are over the moon and very thankful to update you all on a VERY successful rescue. Because of you…every single friend who sent in donations, who took action, who helped us help the horses we saved 13 pregnant mares, two fillies, one stud colt, two draft crosses….AND a bonus gelding. We are weak with relief and filled with gratitude … Read More
Urgent!!! 13 Very Pregnant Mares
URGENT!!!! A Nevada breeder has dumped 13 VERY pregnant Quarter mares, 2 draft cross geldings, and a colt at the auction yard in Fallon. This auction sells horses…and pregnant mares to the kill buyers who illegally ship the horses over the border to horrific and barbaric deaths. We are partnering with other credible rescuers and are desperately trying to raise … Read More
Donna on the Town
We sure are grateful for all of the kind words and lovely press that we have received. Many thanks to Donna Bunce of Donna On The Town for her kind words! http://donnaonthetown.com/2014/02/06/red-bucket-equine-rescue-is-a-revelation/
Cover Girl’s First Ride
Her breeder is known for spectacularly bred Quarter Horses….Her sire is a world champion performance horse. Cover Girl is papered, sound, and has almost perfect conformation. She was rescued from an auction that sells horses by the pound…the “customers” are known kill buyers that buy and illegally ship horses across the border for slaughter. She was barely two years old … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home # 96- Cody Oats
He is an absolute darling……slightly cautious, super dependable, trustworthy….and newly adopted. He has spent the last 6 months bunking with his bff, Mozart. We are all a bit teary eyed about this one, not because he has had a history of the troubling callous treatment and heart break that so many of our horses have experienced…but because he hasn’t….and he wont. … Read More