…n, Nalah’s baby….who risked a fate that we only dare whisper about. Her mother once so degraded and brutalized , and she are now such a treasured and cherished part of our community, our family. Loved and protected, Winni’s gift is far greater than the gift of forever, her gift is that she never knew…will never know where she really came from…only where she belongs….
October 2014 Culture Message
…ully 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 unborn foals. While we were unable to touch the mares, we were permitted with amazingly minimal supervis…
September 2015 Volunteer Highlight: Lori McLaughlin
…orses own, she is wonderful at setting a warm and welcoming tone.” Kata Conlon, Ruby Red Committee Member, first met Lori last year when she graciously offered to help with the Holiday card mailing. “Lori was so enthusiastic and eager to help share the spirit of Red Bucket,” Kata recalls. “With her lead, we enlisted the Junior Reds to tackle this project; they stuffed envelopes, affixed labels, and got our Holiday cards out to our generous donors…
September 2013 Adoption Celebration: Gulliver
…th all of the adoptions at Red Bucket, the first step is to complete an application and then to carefully match that person to a horse. After completing the paper work, Molly was introduced to a few prospective horses along with Gulliver waiting for adoption. As the process of getting to know the horses and their temperaments continued, it became very apparent that Molly and Gulliver were forming a lasting bond. There was an obvious chemistry betw…
February 2017 Team Member Highlight: Alexandra and Felicia Stears
…rses. Hearing about the lives of many of the horses prior to coming to Red Bucket was heartbreaking. I was impressed with how clean the Ranch was and how friendly many of the horses were, in spite of their prior lives. I knew that the hard working team members were a key factor to the horses’ physical and emotional well-being. I wanted to be a part of that; to help horses, and to feel the honor and privilege of being a part of this organization wh…
Darcy
…fered. Darcy is being socialized and beginning to trust a gentle touch. Facebook Welcome: Spring has sprung…or at least it is making a very strong effort. Our orchard is prematurely boasting new buds, the air is full of the promise of the fragrance of blooming flowers yet to come, and new life is starting to make an appearance by way of birds trumpeting the joy of the arrival of a nest full of chirping youngsters and new little bunnies invading ou…
Marlee
…e air is full of the promise of the fragrance of blooming flowers yet to come, and new life is starting to make an appearance by way of birds trumpeting the joy of the arrival of a nest full of chirping youngsters and new little bunnies invading our freshly planted flower beds. As for Red Bucket, we are tenderly linking our arms…and our hearts while we prepare for the birth of our three new little foals. Marlee, Darla, and Darcy, our malnourished,…
August 2013 Culture Message
…pple than usual, and being the sensitive guy that he is, he was more immediately responsive than a normal hack. We executed his canter departures flawlessly, and my fingers naturally rubbed the side of his neck, silently praising him for being such a good boy. When we were asked to come in and line up, he stood like a statue (or in retrospect, knowing Paidraig, a trophy). I think that he was actually posing. I gently scratched his withers, again…
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…
Pretend Horse Show
…pple than usual, and being the sensitive guy that he is, he was more immediately responsive than a normal hack. We executed his canter departures flawlessly, and my fingers naturally rubbed the side of his neck,silently praising him for being such a good boy. When we were asked to come in and line up, he stood like a statue (or in retrospect, knowing Paidraig, a trophy). I think that he was actually posing. I gently scratched his withers, again kn…