Horse Highlight: Sporty Gentle, sound and kind-hearted…with remarkable work ethic and adored by all at Red Bucket…Sporty enjoys performing the immediate task at hand paired with impeccable ground manners, making him one extraordinary horse! Sporty is at the top of Red Bucket leadership team member Michelle Mendez’s “Why I love Redheads” list! He is a handsome chestnut quarter horse with … Read More
January 2018 Culture Message
He didn’t know it, but we were the best friend that he had ever had. “Tower” was untouchable, but not because he was bad, or wild, or aggressive, but rather because he had never had a friend. I don’t mean that in a sophomoric or even an ethereal way…quite frankly, he had been abused…not once or twice, but rather had … Read More
January 2018 Team Member Highlight: Lucia and Steve
The Couple that Trots the Talk Few events in life have such an impact as to change your path completely and forever. This power couple has rocked our world at the Ranch and has upended their own lives, all for the better of our horses. Lucia Blades found out about Red Bucket from a story in ONE magazine about a … Read More
January 2018 Adoption Celebration: Jax and Julia
It’s always in the final chapter when “Happily Ever After” really does come true! We at Red Bucket love all of our horses. That is a fact. Sometimes a horse has such a huge personality, and leaves such an indelible imprint on all who meet and handle him, that adjectives fail us and we all just say, “Wow! That horse … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #374 – Blotzer
It is unimaginable to comprehend the torment and agony that Blotzer experienced. Certainly there are signs of the abuse that preceded a traumatic blow to his eye that left him not only permanently blind, but suffering. Seriously injured, he was left abandoned in a dry riverbed, defenseless, terrified, and in what our vet described as “excruciating pain”. He suffered for … Read More
Red Buckets Fifth Annual Ruby Red Gala
You are cordially invited to Red Bucket’s Fifth Annual Ruby Red Gala on Saturday, November 11th. Get a VIP tour and meet the horses while enjoying appetizers, sushi, and a cocktail! Participate in the amazing one-of-a-kind Silent Auction, and be delighted with a delicious dinner and inspiring live music! Most importantly, support our lifesaving work! Tickets are now available see … Read More
Pilot Update
At the end of the rainbow is a pot of gold! Our dream for all of our treasured residents is a loving, safe, and meaningful life as a cherished family member. In this case, our wonderful Pilot struck gold…and regularly strikes out to enjoy camping, long trail rides, and even field hunting! So happy for Pilot and his lucky and … Read More
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #225 – Foster
We love it when wonderful things happen, and we have declared October to be Mustang Month! Our very own Mustang Whisperer, Jenon Mathes…and her beloved shadow Durham…have officially added a new marvelous mustang to their family by making Foster’s adoption official! The reality is that both Durham and Foster chose Jenon years ago…and a little bit of paperwork really doesn’t … Read More
Please help us complete our Silent Auction Baskets!
With our 5th annual Ruby Red Gala just around the corner, our dedicated team is working hard to gather and assemble items for our beautiful silent auction. Please consider donating new sporting goods, sports memorabilia (especially the Ducks…quack!), gift cards, spa items, equestrian inspired items, wine, and other fun items to fill our beautiful “red buckets” with! We are hoping … Read More
Joey and Buffy Spoon
We have said it for many years…”However our treasured residents choose to use their enrichment is up to them; it’s their time”. In this case, Joey and Buffy have chosen to “spoon” in the sand and the sun! While this brought a smile to our lips, it ALSO BRINGS profound gratitude to our hearts! While their blissful happiness is evident, … Read More