At twenty months old he found himself hurt…discarded like an unwanted, ill fitting pair of shoes…headed for slaughter. The whole ordeal must have been bewildering. His future had been bright…his owners so hopeful that they had jump st…arted his training, in great anticipation of large purses and the seduction of both the winners circle and all of the trappings of … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 188
Fenton, while he too had been betrayed and faced the very grim reality of shipping to slaughter. His adorable persona, colorful blanket complete with leopard spotted “stockings”, and an eye that communicated an unspoken kindness, caught the eye of a rescue colleague which sent him to the safety of a ranch that he now owns, instead of the horrifying brutality … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 187 Brix
Sometimes numbers mean a lot. In his 15 years, he has most likely never had a proper grooming (you know….rubber currycomb, 3 brushes, hoof pick…a little elbow grease…a lot of TLC), or a mutually l…oving and respectful relationship with a human being. He was on his way into a killer pen when a rescue colleague temporarily circumvented the road to … Read More
Kingston and Brianna first blue ribbion
We have called her “the kid” for a few years now. There isn’t a single condescending or patronizing thought behind the nickname. In the early days she nimbly and with a great deal of tenacity found her way around our “18 year old volunteer… requirement”. She fed for years with her mom , never missing an obligation….taking her job and … Read More
Wyatt aka: Mr. Wonderful
He was a stray, unclaimed and scheduled for euthanasia. His adorable and affectionate nature caught the attention of the shelter staff, they called us begging us to take him…not wanting such a love bug to be destroyed. He was described as… old…probably not sound….but very dear, and most certainly kind. We gulped twice, knowing that another sanctuary horse would add … Read More
Cindy Lee, Ranger and Lola Update
We are celebrating our 2 beautiful mares and 3 innocent foals saved due to the incredible generosity of Cindy A. Lee and the Wags And Menace Make A Difference Foundation. The exquisite buckskin filly, most appreciatively named Cindy Lee se…rves as a reminder to us all the grim reality that 110,000 of our American Horses are being slaughtered every year, … Read More
Piper Update
So much of our work is rescuing…and then carefully, thoughtfully, and intentionally preparing our horses for their forever homes. It is “heads down” work, in the trenches…walking colics, bandaging wounds, delivering carefully prepared …meals to starving horses, training, patiently restoring trust that has been completely shattered. Our work is a labor of love, a devotion to serving, and a commitment … Read More
Shields and Scout Update
Our work has 3 parts: We rescue…abused, starving, and slaughter bound horses….all innocent victims with feelings and fears. We intentionally retrain, lovingly rehabilitate and compassionately restore their shattered trust in humankind…. We re-home the horses when they are truly ready….matching them with loving forever homes dedicated to caring, loving, and protecting these special horses for the rest of their lives. … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #183, #184, #185- Hope, Charity and Faith
The “Good Guy” had called us clearly panicked. He had been trying for 4 days to get Animal Control and the Police to investigate and help 3 starving horses that were trapped… in the riverbed, they were without water and were clearly suffering in the stifling heat. Within moments of the call coming in, we hitched up our trailer, and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #186-Liberty
She had been gathered, and because she was over ten years of age, they didn’t count her….and she went into a ten dollar pen. Her name is Windy, and she is perhaps the gentlest, and kindest soul that w…e ever encountered. She became “nana” to our other wild donkeys, calming them with her friendly and gentle nature… and teaching them … Read More