…flake of hay el fresco. We have delighted in watching Miller clearly become content and happy. He is no longer neglected, lonely or confined. We are thrilled ( and mildly surprised ) that he has also made friends with his neighbor, Steele. Miller loves his new paddock, abundant bedding, daily attention and TLC. He has already had corrective trimming, thanks to Jesse Coker, and been checked out by our vet Dr. Lois Yu. We are actively looking for a…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue#152-Cocoa and #153-Fern
…slowly begun to gain their confidence and trust. We will dedicate the next twelve months to training them and preparing them for their new lives, second chances, and forever homes. Welcome Cocoa and Fern!…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #253 – Thurston
…, he arrived at Red Bucket severely neglected and malnourished. We named him Thurston due to his endearing teddy bear qualities, kindness, and affectionate demeanor. Thurston has settled into his new home splendidly, has befriended Sigaf, and is living up to his new “job description” of being loved, spoiled, and groomed. Welcome home Thurston, and congratulations to Carrie, Sigaf, and Thurston! …
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…
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- 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…
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…
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…
November 2013 Horse Highlight: Robin
…says Susan Peirce. “And with that complete love and attention, will come a loyal equine companion who will never disappoint or let his human down.” Robin is a horse who needs to be acknowledged. He is as dramatic as he is your protector and best friend. He was among a magnificently splendid circle of horses that ran on the Los Alamitos racetrack until their trainer was asked to leave because of animal cruelty and neglect. These horses were drop…
Finbar and Mr. Rogers
…riend. When Brimer passed, his paddock mate and until then inseparable companion, Styles dropped to his knees and laid his cheek on his treasured friend. We watched a similar act of love, and grief when Styles left us…and left Jack, his friend, to carry a melancholy heaviness that was lifted only in the inception of a new relationship with Brinkley. Certainly, it is the daily tenderness that horses exhibit, their natural empathy…and humor that del…