In many of our childhood memories, horses were cherished and highly valued. Most of the Red Bucket volunteers who serve our horses today, remember a time when the horse was viewed as special….treasured. The sad reality of today, finds our American horses overbred, commoditized, and way too often homeless. We are constantly shocked by the number of horses who are literally dumped, starved, … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 131- Goliath
Proving that there really is truth to the old adage that nice things really do come in small packages, we take great pride in introducing a little package….that has it all; looks, charm, lots of glorious main and a tail that most thoroughbred owners purchase as clip on accessories for the show ring! Goliath, a very big name, for a not so … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #130- Rosie
There is an old saying that many of us horsey types grew up with: One white sock, buy ’em, Two white socks try ’em. Three white socks deny ’em. Four white socks and a white nose…take ’em out and feed ’em to the crows. Well, we don’t think so. Rosie, our newest little chestnut mare has four perfect white socks…and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 129- Paisley
If you close your eyes and imagine some of life’s special pleasures, and then you reach your fingers out……you will touch the softest coat of fluffy white fur, add gentle blue eyes and a pink nose…no it isn’t a bunny rabbit, it is our new addition Paisley. Paisley is an absolute sweetheart of a horse, while we are still assessing her, our very … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 128- Knox
Now we REALLY don’t get it! How could an absolute dream of a horse…a really super duper rock solid citizen fall into the homeless and “unwanted” category? Meet Knox, he is a pretty special character. He is an (almost ) 15 hand mustang cross who loves to cuddle and loves loves loves to be cuddled and doted on. He is … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 51- Shields
All of Nina’s dreams came true when her knight in shining armor emerged from the back of the Red Bucket Trailer Saturday morning. We aren’t sure who was pinching themselves more…..Nina or Shields. Nina was the one with tears in her eyes…we wiped ours away quickly and went back to work ( we have had 9 intakes in less than … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue# 127- Holly
The story has become all too familiar….an innocent horse, a victim of horrific circumstances is abandoned, tied to a fence. In this case, it was a little paint mare named Holly…and we are so grateful that our friends at Long Beach Animal Control found her in time. She was without water, food, shelter or comfort…she had nothing other than a halter … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #126- Merriweather
Sometimes a picture is worth 1,000 words, but not in this case. Merriweather is “cupcake cute” and just as sweet. This morning we moved our little charges out to a roomy and sunny paddock. Merriweather rolled joyfully so many times that Tinker Bell looked bewildered. Melvin Reynolds, (and his amazing team ) who have Saint status in our book spent their Sunday helping … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 125- Tinker Bell
Every now and then something so precious and innocent will stop us in our tracks. We had a tough time leaving the barn last night, long after our smallest charge was tucked in…safe and sound, we quietly sat outside her stall watching her nurse, grateful to be able to do our jobs. Tinker Bell will celebrate her fourth month of life … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #124- Hot Rod
Stinkin’ cute best describes our newest little addition to Red Bucket. What 37″ tall Hot Rod lacks in stature, he makes up for in personality. He didn’t just jump into the trailer…..he reared up on his little hind legs and leaped in, hauled like a little champ, and unloaded with both style and swagger. This darling 8 year old mini caught … Read More