We told Brianna that it takes 9 months to have a baby…11 months to have a baby horse. We asked for her to be patient and enjoy the journey of discovering the magic of finding the right match. While 11 months might seem like an awful long time for a girl to wait for the excitement of bringing her first … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found # 71- Crumpet
She had been abandoned, along with her mother Prudence…they were tied to a fence with no way of finding food or water…no possibility of protecting themselves from coyotes or other predators. It was also very evident that before they were dumped, they had been seriously neglected with feet so over grown that they were walking on their heels teetering painfully, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #172-PlayBoy
He was roped, choked down, brutally castrated, branded, and then tied to a tractor and dragged…until he was “halter broke”…..he never really stood a chance, they weren’t even going to let him try. Instead of the auction, they just sent him to the scales…to weigh him for meat. Never mind that he was an intelligent and beautiful horse, well bred…heck, … Read More
A Bucket of Hope
When a horse comes to Red Bucket, they receive a bucket, a name, and dignity. The bucket belongs to them…and so does their name, their names are thoughtfully chosen….usually it is the only thing that they have in the world…until the dignity sets in and really lands. This is the beginning of a promise that we take very seriously. They … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #170-Bentley
It is with a mixture of anguish, heartbreak, and rage that we introduce our newest rescue and resident of a ranch that he now owns with other discarded, abused and previously betrayed horses. He has been starved, and frankly we are so angry that it is hard to put our usual positive spin on this story. He is just a … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home #70- Grande
It is our fundamental belief that somewhere there is a home for every horse, that rescues are a loving but temporary landing pad, and that every single horse deserves a permanent home of their very own. We firmly subscribe to the notion that it is a fundamental right of every horse to be cared for, respected and protected. Chosen. With … Read More
Austin Cross Country
He had been collected…along with 5 other ex race horses…for meat. When we rescued him, he was injured, starving and discarded. Today, he is valued and cherished. His proud mom Dena sent us a snippet of his first cross country event. Suffice it to say that we have goose bumps in spite of the warm temperature, lumps in our throats, … Read More
Presley Update
Dr. Barrie Grant swung by Alamo Pintado to check on our little patient. Presley is doing well and is eating…like a horse! We should be able to pick him up early next week. To say that we are both relieved…and incredibly grateful would be a gross understatement. Dr. Grant is very optimistic that Presley will have a favorable outcome, and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #169- Cody Oats
Our newest resident is making us smile….for a lot of reasons. First of all, he is absolutely adorable with a splattering of markings that look like a kitty trotted across his back. This 9 year old 14.2 1/2 hh gelding has been well trained…well cared for…and loved. He is very kind with gentle eyes and a politeness that we do not … Read More
Presley Surgery…
We are all breathing a sigh of relief this morning. Presley is snug in his hospital stall at Alamo Pintado recovering from surgery yesterday. His surgeon, the world renowned Dr. Barrie Grant believes that once recovered, Presley stands an excellent chance of having a normal life. As our mission embodies Saving, Retraining and Rehabilitation, AND finding Forever Homes…we couldn’t be … Read More