March 2014 Horse Highlight: Roxy

…attractive to behold and a pleaser in the arena. Put them both together, and she is a complete package waiting for the right person to come along and start a new beginning together of many wonderful tomorrows!…

Red Bucket Equine Rescue #163 -Meet our precious Winni

…rovide for this tender new foal. While we elected not to continue forward the Lion King theme, oddly it is Nalah who chose to honor the theme of completing the circle of life on March 5, 2013. Welcome little Winni, you are a wanted horse….

Red Bucket Equine Rescue- Forever Home Found #101

…ly, with the exception of a bit of showmanship as he did a victory lap around the pasture demonstrating how fast he could run….and how beautiful his mane looked flowing in the wind, all while his new family gripped the rails of the fence…watching their newest family member kick up his heels in pure joy! Congratulations to the entire family, and congratulations to Dr. Seuss…..or should we say Dr. Elwell…..?…

Millie and Miss Manners Update

…anners have adjusted beautifully to their new adoptive forever home. Their new “mom” is devoted to their happiness and reports that she “loves them immensely”. We chuckled when it was reported that while the flies seem to love sweet Millie…they stay away from Miss Manners, who is perhaps a bit too “spicy”. Miss Manners, who was definitely our little Firecracker, has found love, acceptance, and the understanding of her adorable “red-donk-ulous” nat…

January 2014 Volunteer Highlight: Kata Conlon

…njoy being around such a compassionate and committed group of volunteers who put egos aside to do whatever needs to be done to help the horses. I recently adopted Dexter’s Red Rufus, aka ‘the most adorable puppy in the world’, during our Ruby Red Fundraiser. I have indeed made Red Bucket a part of my family!” We miss seeing Kata as often at the Ranch, yet we appreciate all of the work she does behind the scenes. It is because of dedicated and dyna…

MCGarrah Update

…also ahead of the curve in her socialization….and Kick bucking technique. Stay tuned for more happy updates on the adventures of our newest little Red Riding Hood….McGarrah! Lest we be incomplete in this post…we are so very grateful!…

Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Homes Found #90 and #91- Elliot and Riot

…that voices are soothing, and that people can be trusted. After gentle coaxing…and a few tricks that we have learned along the way, Elliot and Riot (who we promised would never be separated) were loaded up and on their way. Their new family, Andrew and Pearl eagerly awaiting what the declared to ” a new lifetime of happiness” Those of us who were left waving farewell, swallowed our emotion and went back to feeding and caring for our other charges…

Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #74- Rosie

Her new mom Linda was so excited to take her home (complete with a brand new fly mask) that we didn’t even get the chance for an adoption photo op! Before we could say “cheese”, Rosie was decked out in shipping boots, given lots of affirming pats, a few smooches…and loaded up ready to start her new life and second chance. Linda came to us looking for a solid little trail horse, she spent plenty of time bonding with Rosie, grooming her and taking…

Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #252: Cooper

…an multiple) arrived at his new forever home. Caesar and Cooper spent the first night nose-to-nose (over a fence for safety) and Phyllis spent the first night in several, sleeping peacefully knowing that Caesar had a new friend…and that Cooper had a new forever home and a family of his very own. Today both Cooper and Caesar enjoy a life of luxury, adoration, and true friendship. Congratulations and heartfelt love to Cooper, Caesar, and Phyllis!…

Baby Watch 2014

…e first moments of our their little lives. Our preparations are not what new “parents” dream of, our cameras are set to protect rather than capture, our moments are tense rather than anticipatory, and we hope for just a little more time…rather than hope for the impending arrival today. We have had a few good weeks to get some nutrition on board, to establish a new routine of consistency, meals that can be counted on, and a peacefulness that previo…