…Murphy for continuing to serve by doing much needed laundry and donating applesauce (which helps the horses‘ medicine “go down”)! Since paper towels are difficult to come by, clean laundry and donated towels are greatly needed and sincerely appreciated! Mr. Rogers did his research and would like to share a few helpful laundry tips from the CDC: – Wear disposable gloves; – Do not shake dirty laundry; – Wash items in the warmest appropriate water s…
Jess and Isabella Update
Many of our friends expressed shock, outrage….complete indignation when we posted photos of Jess and Isabella last September. We all experienced a visceral pain when we looked at their starvation wracked bodies, hollow eyes and hide stretched taught over their fragile frames. What was perhaps most unforgivable, was that they had been intentionally starved. When Riverside Animal Control asked for our help with these two confiscated horses, we imme…
Banjo’s Friend
…er him, he jumped if we raised our hand. His name is Banjo. We loved him immediately, presented him with a red bucket, and gave him the gift of time. Over the course of the last several months he has blossomed…he has learned that human hands bring red buckets, scratch withers, lovingly groom coats, deliver carrots and cookies, and come with a gentleness that he didn’t know existed. He spends his afternoons in a large turnout with Cash, Turner, Lia…
April 2018 Horse Highlight: Micah and Maverick
…iends ever…Micah and Maverick are amazing examples of how Red Bucket’s commitment to our horses comes shining through… “Micah and Maverick are perfect examples of Red Bucket’s dedication to finding that ‘perfect buddy’ for all of our residents,” says team member Linda Rose. This beautiful friendship has been wonderful to watch blossoming after months of Red Bucket Magic and the two colts’ completion of Charm Farm. Roomies for the past two years, b…
October 2016 Horse Highlight: Legacy
…loss of their father, now they were put in the uncomfortable position of having a deadline to pay the training facility for horses they had no idea existed! On top of that news, both horses were stallions, which would make taking care of them an overwhelming task. While still grieving, the family reached out to Red Bucket for help. It was in the middle of a very tough time for Red Bucket; they were right in the middle of relocating the facility fr…
Wyatt Update
…in grooming him by picking up the tote with his teeth, and he immediately befriended anyone who ventured over to visit him. Under saddle, he has continued to impress us, demonstrating that he has a great work ethic, manners, the versatility to be ridden either English or Western, and comfortable gaits! Did we mention that he is SUPER cute? Unwanted horse? We don’t think so, Wyatt is a partner, best friend in waiting, and very very ready for his f…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #174 and Forever Home Found #78
…d bars), one of the other horses found with her had to be euthanized immediately. She was atypical in that even in her starved and weakened condition, she was ready to fight, kick, and do anything to prevent additional harm from coming to her. Once her weight returned to normal, it was clear that the damage was deep, and normal placement was not an option. She was scheduled to be humanely euthanized, but the officer who had managed her case (a won…
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…
October 2015 Horse Highlight: Keely
…ange as she was nurtured along with love. “Keely has come a long way,” says Michelle. “Her attitude has become one of trust and security…she has gained tremendous confidence!” Michelle was one of the first volunteers to spend timeless hours with Keely. She gained confidence and trust in those first few days. “She is curious about everybody now,” says Michelle. “Keely is no longer the untrusting or anxious foal we rescued just a few short weeks ago…
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…