Dr. Seuss came to Red Bucket after a “disappointing” career as a race horse. He was rescued…and then rescued again only to find himself in harm’s way, and unwanted. Once at Red Bucket, he was restored to health, assessed, and provided with a tune-up…and more…a second chance that really means something to us! Part of the incredible journey of Dr. … Read More
Farm to Table event April 28, 2018
There are still some tickets left for the Farm to Table event April 28th! This chef driven unique dining experience will be memorable…and may well be a “soup to nuts” extravaganza! Better yet, the evening begins with the sophistication of a scotch and wine tasting, Celebrity Chef Andrew Hunter, and so much more…plus, all those horses! Limited seats available. Please … Read More
Internships Available!
Red Bucket is currently interviewing applicants for our Summer Internship Program. Equine intern applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be interested in formally improving, growing, learning…and serving. Interns must be high school graduates, have relevant horse experience, be physically fit, have a good work ethic and demonstrate maturity and the ability to self-manage. Each intern will … Read More
The Adorable Rosie
The perfect spring weather is making it absolutely delightful to prepare Rosie to meet her new adopter! This mare is not only adorable…she is beautiful, and very well trained! We consider Rosie to be extraordinarily versatile in that she enjoys both English and Western styles of riding, and loves, loves, loves trails! This is another one of the head shaking … Read More
Spring has Sprung
Sunday brunch…room service for the fillies and then a family nap on clean sheets! Spring has sprung and our treasured residents are enjoying their beautiful ranch! Hard to believe that these formerly slaughter-bound babies are turning three years old! These girls have never known the unspeakable abuse that their mothers experienced…Now their days are filled with Red Bucket Charm Farm…and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #271 – Josephine
“You mean this is a rescue horse?” Our response to this frequently asked question is, “This is a Red Bucket Horse!” It makes the point…with over 100,000 unwanted horses in the US…that there are a great many desperate, deserving horses awaiting their second chance…and their forever home. While our business is life and death and fraught with struggles and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #387 – JuJu
Every Spring we welcome pregnant, slaughter-bound…almost always feral, and always desperate mares to the safety of our little Red Ranch. JuJu and a large group of other pregnant mares went through a livestock auction that sells horses, foals, and pregnant mares by the pound for meat. This darling sweetheart wasn’t even halter trained until a few days before she … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found – Frankie
Tragedy struck in Louis’s life when his beloved best friend, 30-year-old Elliot, died suddenly on Friday. Louis’s family, suffering greatly from the grief of losing a treasured family member, became deeply concerned about Louis’s despair, depression, and anguish. Ironically, the family had just toured Red Bucket a few days prior with their 8-year-old Emily who had donated her birthday … Read More
A Grande Update!
A fancy, highly trained and imported Warmblood, Grande was all but abandoned, relegated to the life of the unwanted in an isolated bullpen that lacked shelter, companionship, and care. He was terribly lonely, significantly underweight…and tragically uncared for at the time of his rescue. With lots of TLC…and even more groceries, Grande reclaimed his life and luster, and made … Read More
Baby Blizzard Update!
Our previously unwanted and slaughter-bound youngster Blizzard is home from the hospital and recovering nicely after surgery to cut his right front Deep Digital Flexor Tendon. The surgery was critical as his front right club hoof was severely contracted, rendering him unable to walk, which is likely the reason that his breeder discarded him in the first place. Blizzard, … Read More