…ed Bucket Horses who whinnied and called to our first mule as if to welcome and reassure our new resident that his days will be safe, his nights will be peaceful, and his life will be meaningful, treasured, and protected. He politely, but a bit vacantly followed us to a clean and well bedded paddock (prepared just for him). In the last few days he has begun to slowly exhale, napping in his bed of fresh shavings and resting in his turnouts….soaking…
Harris
…justment at RBER, and has already been assigned her Guardian Angel and new best friend, Jenon. Like so many other rescues, she seems surprised by the kindness that is shown to her, and she is grateful. It is an honor for us to serve our four new additions… Parker, Tess, Sawyer and Harris. We are so grateful to care for them, nurture them, and prepare them for their second chance. Thank you all for your support, it is only through your generosity t…
Frequently Asked Questions
…be rewarding, memorable and meaningful. We will attempt to accommodate your schedule in calendaring appointments. We welcome your family members and trainer, and we will provide an abundance of time with the horse that you are considering. Prior to adopting a horse, we will conduct a home visit for the purpose of building a supportive lifetime partnership. During this visit we may provide coaching on fencing, hay storage, etc. Can horses be adop…
Lily
…e it is a fair statement to say that Kimberly, Wayne and the entire Red Bucket Team was very proud of her, the greatest satisfaction comes from how proud Lily is of herself!…
Welcome Shona Barnthouse
…e To The ASPCA! The new year is off to a full start! Red Bucket proudly welcomes our new trainer Shona Barnthouse. The addition of Shona to the Red Bucket Training Team will afford us the opportunity to assess, train and prepare even more horses for adoption. While Shona has a very impressive track record as a professional rider and trainer, perhaps her most heartwarming qualification is that she is rescue minded, and has a heart for our beautiful…
October 2013 Adoption Celebration: Willow
…ly athletic. There was an instant bond between them, and Shona knew that she had to have this special horse! Willow had come to Red Bucket from the pasture and needed some time to acclimate to the cross-‐ties and being under saddle. But Shona and Willow worked through those first few weeks persistently. Willow consistently proved to be a sound minded, reasonable and kind mare. Shona mentioned that Willow’s trainer is also very patient. They b…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue- A Forever Home For Karma!!
…about happy endings. In Karma’s case, it is also about a fresh start, a new beginning and a family of her own. If we peel back the layers of Karma’s life, at the nucleus lies what is most important… Karma now has her own “girl”, a best friend who wakes up and falls asleep with the vision of her very own delicate mare infiltrating her every thought and dream. Kylee and Karma are beginning their summer and new life together. We celebrate another fo…
September 2017 Team Member Highlight: Shannon Ballou
…a person could contribute! “I knew I couldn’t commit to grooming or feed crew because of my schedule and Lily’s little sister, Violet, who is 5 years younger,” Shannon explains. “But I thought that I could help with planning and working events, getting mailings out, etc…so, I completed an application as well. Right away I began working under the guidance of Susan Knox and assisted with the Help-a-Horse Day event at the Ranch. From there I became m…
June 2014 Adoption Celebration: Reynolds
…ds. Jackie says, “I liked the idea of trying something new. They took time to match and I never felt rushed, they were very accommodating and we even took him on a trail ride.” It seems as though that trail ride had sealed the deal for Jackie, and a few months ago, Reynolds settled into his forever home. Jackie has Reynolds working with a trainer and describes him as: “very nice, very stout, strong, sturdy, and a real good listener. He’s cautiou…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 284- Meet Baby Cronin
…long enough for the sun to gently shine down upon Leonie and her beautiful new baby daughter. The filly, lovingly named after the great horseman, Red Bucket volunteer, and our dear friend Bob Cronin, is strong, beautiful, healthy….and alive! Cronin made her royal appearance early this morning, got up quickly, and began to nurse with gusto. She does not want to miss even one moment of her new life. Her beautiful mother is doing well and will have e…