…how the dull look in their eyes becomes something bright and hopeful. I love watching them get all excited to be let out into the arena to run and play, just to be the carefree horses they were born to be. They fascinate me, and I want to learn all I can about them. Red Bucket has restored my faith in humanity, knowing that there are people willing to give up their time and money to help these defenseless animals.” While trying to figure out how…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #327-Starlight
…helping her feel safe before her baby arrives. She seemed to make friends immediately with her new neighbors Dalton and Robin, relaxing as she stretched her legs and surveyed her roomy paddock and soft bedding. Starlight was in need of re-rescuing, as the original rescue that took her in felt that they could not care for a feral pregnant mare. Many sincere thanks to our friend Marlene Dodge for going out of her way to bring Starlight to the safet…
August 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Shannon Gibbs
…n her ability to work with the horses. She has become completely indispensable, has a great attitude, and just loves, loves, LOVES the horses-in particular the bad boys! It’s quite interesting. Shannon is truly amused by the naughty horses.” Lauren can’t say enough about Shannon: “Shannon is a down-to-earth and polite woman, very dedicated and eager to learn. She is always willing to stay late to make sure each horse gets the necessary care and en…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 117- Isabella
…by Animal Control and saw her hungry, pleading, and suffering eyes we were committed to her immediately. Our volunteers and neighbors have responded with empathy, love and support for this fragile new friend. We are honored and privileged to do this deeply meaningful work. For today, we carry a heaviness in our heart that these atrocities occur against innocent animals that have no voice of their own. For the future, we look forward to the day whe…
June 2016 Adoption Celebration: Juble
…appy. “Cosmo loves his new companion. They were friends almost immediately. They are truly so great together. I really would like people to read this and consider adopting donkeys. They are absolutely wonderful!” If you’re wondering, Red Bucket moved Blossom in with Bilek, a geriatric horse who needed a companion. He absolutely fell in love with Blossom and now the two are completely inseparable. It has been a triple win for Juble, Blossom and Bil…
January 2018 Horse Highlight: Sporty
…arted and ready for a home where he will be loved and adored to pieces!” Sporty will make a perfect family horse. He enjoys feeling ‘special’ and having an important job to accomplish. He gets along well with other horses and requires very little maintenance. Sporty is a complete gentleman while being groomed according to Jenon. “His gentle disposition and eagerness to please is most charming and he has become a favorite to many of the Red Bucket…
Jess and Isabella Update
Many of our friends expressed shock, outrage….complete indignation when we posted photos of Jess and Isabella last September. We all experienced a visceral pain when we looked at their starvation wracked bodies, hollow eyes and hide stretched taught over their fragile frames. What was perhaps most unforgivable, was that they had been intentionally starved. When Riverside Animal Control asked for our help with these two confiscated horses, we imme…
October 2014 Culture Message
…equested that the most damaged and feral of the horses come to Red Bucket. The other mares were carefully placed with other groups, and a large number went immediately into sanctuary. Without even being able to touch our new horses, we fully embraced and loved them, nurturing them without the ability to use our hands. And in addition to giving them their own red bucket and a name…Marlee, Darla and Darcy…we also made a promise to them and their unb…
One Year Anniversary at the Ranch the Horses Own
…or sharing our story. If anyone has any contacts, I would be most appreciative of any introductions. Thank you for all of your compassion and support in helping us make the world a better place for horses. Thank you to all who contribute to making our horses’ world a better place….
September 2015 Adoption Celebration: Cookie
…the mare survived her ordeal and was rehabilitated by a loving and compassionate volunteer of the program. But Karen was shaken to the core and wants to emphasize that this kind of story continues to happen today. People think their horse is going to a good home, and they end up being neglected, abused or at the slaughter house. Knowing of Karen’s affinity for Arabian horses, Susan’s mind immediately turned to her when a call came in from the owne…