We are struggling to find words profound enough to express the grief that is engulfing us. Last night Haze lost the incredibly painful and galant battle with laminitis……. and we lost Haze. With his loss, he leaves a legacy of strong character, kindness and a sunny disposition in spite of relentless pain. While he came to us as an unwanted … Read More
Operation Baby Watch-2013
She came to us very high risk: abused, hungry, scared, and very very pregnant. Over the last month we have slowly increased her nutrition, provided safety, and given her compassion and kindness. We have witnessed the beginning of her transformation from flat eyes, hopeless and a lackluster demeanor, and silently but defensive stance. She has visibly started to relax. She nickers when she sees … Read More
Happy 30th Birthday Shavers
His only crime was that he was old. Only that shouldn’t really matter…he had at one time been loved, and they had owned him for over 25 years. But their daughter had grown up…and grown away. Horses are expensive…especially ones who are just standing around, and Shavers had been standing around now…for years and years. He was waiting for someone … Read More
The Gift of Dignity
When a horse comes to Red Bucket, they receive a name, a bucket…and the gift of dignity. Sadly, we are approached weekly about dozens of horses who are desperate and in need of rescue. We work tirelessly behind the scenes to network and place the many horses that are brought to our attention. We were first alerted to a tragic situation of three … Read More
What Name Should Go On Nalah’s Baby’s Bucket?
Nalah is beginning to relax, her eye is softening and losing the worried and stressful look. She is beginning to know that she can count on frequent and regular meals, kindness from the Red Riding Hoods who peek in on her, and enjoyment from small offerings of carrots and treats that are delivered with gentle and friendly hands. Her belly is showing benefit … Read More
Horses being Horses
We love to see our our horses being horses. We spend a lot of time providing enrichment for the horses in our care, and while we take it seriously…we spend a lot of time laughing at their wonderfully ridiculous antics. We turn out in small “herds”, and revel in watching their marvelously reciprocal behavior and delightful relationships. One small “herd” involves Cash, … Read More
Banjo’s Friend
He came to us just hours before he was to ship to slaughter….A darling mustang sporting both a BLM brand and a fear of letting anyone near his head. He was afraid to have his face brushed, he pulled back when we tried to halter him, he jumped if we raised our hand. His name is Banjo. We loved him … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #160- Lakota
We are sadly reminded that there are many faces to the word rescue, and yet there is a face, a horse and a beating heart for every one of them. There is also heartbreak. One of our veterinarians contact…ed us about Lakota, we were to be his last chance. He had been loved, so much so, that his owner got … Read More
Watch out world Behren is on his way!
Behren came to us as a twenty month old colt. He had been trained (over trained) to be a race horse, his two front tendons were bowed before he even came close to his first race, and the lovely youngster found himself with an absentee owner…, no veterinary care, and certainly no reassurance that he would be ok. He did … Read More
Brianna and Kingston
We have told her to be patient…enjoy the process….don’t rush it. Today, Brianna had her second lesson on Kingston. She had her heels down, shoulders back, and the biggest smile possible on her pretty face. He was responsive to her seat, leg, and hand. She looked like she was having the time of her life. Forever is a very long time … Read More