…rieve for the loss of Elliot, Louis and Frankie are forging a new friendship…and a new family of their own. We aren’t sure whether it was Louis’s welcoming whinny, or Frankie…who felt needed, and marched up to the fence to meet his new BFF…that touched us more. We do know that Frankie was filled with a new self-importance, and seemed to know that he was specially hand picked to help Louis mend his broken heart. Please join us in wishing Louis, Fra…
April 2016 Adoption Celebration: Timmy
…alert when she is around.” Absolutely everyone who has the pleasure of knowing Timmy and Susanna enjoys seeing their relationship grow stronger and deeper the more time they spend together and wishes them nothing but the pure joy of their companionship for many years to come. Susan Peirce considers herself beyond lucky to be part of such a special love connection. She says: “Knowing that we’re involved in the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing i…
Rescued Horses given 30 days to leave H.B. home
…“This is a business for (Behrens) and she brought in a new management company and they want her to increase profits and fill stalls with people paying board.” This isn’t the first time Behrens asked Red Bucket to find a new home. In June, Behrens told Peirce she had until September to leave because she couldn’t afford to support them anymore. The Register wrote a story, and readers sent in $300,000 to help the rescue pay its bills. Red Bucket has…
Red Bucket Forever Home Found # 171- Jax
He is the perfect horse…the complete package…a dream come true. We knew that we would not have him long…a 16-hand palomino Thoroughbred with 4 white socks and a white blaze. Beauty, the temperament of a gentleman and the training of a pro. Perhaps most endearing is his desire to please and a palpable craving for attention…grooming, patting, conversation….oh, and yes…he loves treats. Jax is a great reminder of the quality of… horses that need to b…
April 2014 Culture Message
…gentle nuzzles. Like Winni, and our new little crop of babies to come this spring, Batman will never know the fear and abuse that his mother endured and survived in order for him to have his second chance. As Kimberly’s shoulder lightly grazed my arm, my thought again turned to Scarlett, and the promise that we made to her and commit to keep. This culture message is dedicated to Scarlett, the mothers that we have yet to save, and those we sadly…
November 2014 Culture Message
…he spirit of serving the high-risk, we recently welcomed a few new horses to our fold. This set off the Rubik’s Cube of moving horses about to ensure that all needs were met. The impact of a few moves always has a wider ripple effect. A new sun pen needed to be built for Buffy, as she needs closer supervision (and attention). Robin and Dalton, needing to stay together, were moved to the back, as Olaf The Giant would only fit in their larger paddoc…
Penelope’s Kisses
…Little Penelope has gone from frightened to curious, from hungry to fed, from shrinking….to kissing! She is learning to play without fear and run for the joy of it…not because she is scared. Her days are now brimming with new experiences, new friends, and the promise of a new family and a happily ever after. Welcome to your new life, Penelope!…
September 2017 Adoption Celebration: Maude
…ot Maude. She loves being in the cross ties and having her spa days. A nice bath, shined hooves, a special brushing, and during it all showing nothing but extreme affection. Our Maude has become quite the princess, and her Red Bucket family could not be happier for her and her special new family. We see nothing but good times, laughter and contentment down the road for all of them…the very best of success stories! Story by Julie Shields…
January 2014 Culture Message – Happy 5th Anniversary!
…xtend the ethereal welcome mat to a horse that we have not yet met, but commit to with a tireless dedication because now we know. The sounds of nighttime are different from my childhood. My window is always cracked and the voices that drift to me are the soft nickers of contentment, the calling to a new resident that I can only project is one of welcome and reassurance. Perhaps the most opinionated of all is the bellowing of the donkeys, most po…
September 2015 Culture Message
…a lifetime of love. Unlike so many of the horses who come to us for help, he knew what a cookie was, had personal expectations about grooming standards, and seemed to understand that his time with us would be brief. He did not need to be here and was delightfully bold in getting his needs met. He also (not a bit by accident) met Nicole. He was right off of the list of the mutual perfect match…from the trail riding/dressage preference to the outwar…