A Horse Whisperer In Training One of our youngest and newest volunteers quickly earns the trust and respect of our horses and members. At an age when most girls are focused on boys, parties, and hanging out with girlfriends, Emily Stoddart has chosen a different path: she prefers to “hang out” with rescue horses. Two years ago … Read More
May 2013 Culture Message
One could tell that he felt special. His coat actually gleamed, and because his ribs now had a new layer of healthy flesh covering them, his dapples were pronounced, almost artfully scattered about his barrel and hindquarters. A small group of Red Riding Hoods leaned on the rail wanting to see him in all his splendor. He wore our one … Read More
May 2013 Horse Highlight: Nalah
Upon first glance, the soft, gentle doe like brown eyes and calm demeanor draw you in. Her beautiful coat glimmers in the sunlight like twinkling stars, and the peaceful disposition is evident. Nalah was born to be right where she is today which is fitting for the month of May; she was born to be a devoted mother. Her life … Read More
May 2013 Adoption Celebration: Merriweather, Tinker Bell, Dustin & Goliath (aka Harley)
Adoption Story of Harley, Dustin, Merriweather and Tinker Bell Red Bucket was glad it could say “yes” when the call came in. This time it was about 13 horses in desperate need of food, shelter and medical attention. The Red Bucket Ranch was filled to capacity, but somehow room was made for the Lucky 13. Among them were four … Read More
The Three Amigo’s…
The Three Amigo’s…. It probably sounds cliche, but there is nothing cliche about the friendship that has developed with Presley, Mozart, and Legacy. You can’t really call it a paint thing, except Legacy has sooooo much chrome, he thinks he is a paint…..shhh, don’t tell him! Most three year old little boys want to be a fireman or a race … Read More
Winni and JoJo
We have all been enchanted with her from the beginning. Early on, immediately in fact , Spice, Hobby and our beloved Haze claimed her as their very own. Since her miraculous entrance, we can’t seem to get enough of her…neighbors stop to snap photo’s with their smart phones wanting to capture her precious innocence and bring the image back to … Read More
Grande today
One word…Dignity. He has it in spades. He has gained (and is still gaining) nearly 260 pounds since you saw him last. His ribs have all but disappeared, his coarse parasitic coat has taken on a healthy glow, and he carries himself with the confident air of the newly employed. We rode him for the first time today, in preparation … Read More
A Face that melts your heart – Mozart
We promised you a face shot that would melt your heart….this is Mozart. Once dumped, terrified and one double decker away from a horrific ride to slaughter and the most unimaginable cruelty. Today, with a warm sunshine on his newly groomed coat (with lots of product) he stands in his roomy and well bedded paddock, munching on sweet orchard hay, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 164- Mozart
Dumped and betrayed, the youngster was left at a feed lot, terrified….awaiting the inevitable. He was a crypt orchid, considered a burden and useless by the breeder who dumped him, unconcerned and callous to the brutality that awaited the darling, shy, and uncertain colt. The paint caught the eye of a rescue friend of ours who is dedicated to saving … Read More
Kingston’s Life Transformed
There was no more hay, it had stopped coming…not that there had been much, but now there was none at all. He had been locked in a dark and filthy stall for nearly 6 months. The neglect showed on his coarse and filthy coat… the abuse was accentuated by his prominent ribs and skeletal frame punctuated by hip bones dangerously close … Read More