…ack the solitary remaining horse from the “Malibu 5” has found a new purpose as “Pop-Pop” to our Baby Joey, who suffered blindness in his right eye and partial paralysis having been caught in a stampede and trampled at only a few days old. Joey now shares Jack’s roomy covered paddock and sleeps burrowed into a little donkey ball at the base of Jack’s thick old legs as Jack stands a nightly guard. At meal times, they eat from the same pile of hay,…
May 2014 Adoption Celebration: Valentine
…mal can attest to the patience and persistence that may be required to welcome a new member into the family. For Amber Coleman, 7 months of searching for the right horse had led her to Red Bucket Equine Rescue. Even though it took another 4-5 months to find Valentine, Amber was comforted by Red Bucket because she was never pressured for a decision. Conversely, Red Bucket was dedicated to finding the right horse for Amber. According to Amber, “Su…
Kolcheck
…trailer might be scratched. We were left with a beautiful and spectacular 10 year old gelding who has the promise of a second chance, and one day a new adopter who will deeply care about him, and take measures to make sure that he is never discounted again. It is our pleasure to welcome Kolcheck….
Winni, Coco and little Joey as “big kids”
…o, …and little Joey spent their first night as “big kids” in our newly appointed nursery (right next to the “paint department” which houses the two bff paints, Mozart and Cody Oats). We can declare the first night safely under our belts, but we aren’t sure if the separation was harder on us…..or Elliot, our patriarch (yup, basically BOSS donkey) who kept the entire farm awake calling for little Coco and Joey to return to the herd. With the over-pr…
Piper Update
…tered. Our work is a labor of love, a devotion to serving, and a commitment to the future. Today we pull our heads up, if only for a moment. Today we celebrate the 79 horses that have been successfully placed in loving forever homes. Piper, who we rescued with dozens of of other severely emaciated horses only hours before they were to ship to slaughter, frolics and gleefully rolls in the wonderful new pasture that is “home”. HOME is now with Laura…
First Week of Filming Complete!
We have completed an amazing first week of filming Emma’s Chance! Anna-Elizabeth James is our new hero…we are flabbergasted and inspired to watch her meticulous and artful approach to every scene…and syllable! With Tyler Konney as the master puppeteer, Barbara Greaves working magic behind the set….and the outstanding “A”cast members (photographed Greer Grammer, Missi Pyle, and Joey Lawrence) and a professional and talented crew. Our horses are pl…
February 2015 Adoption Highlight: Dr. Seuss and Andrea
…ion for her entire life. Having spent many years of her childhood in New York, and then Arizona, she planned on having a barn before it was even a realistic possibility. She had taken lessons sporadically over the years but had really increased her level of experience which made her feel comfortable when moving forward with her dream of having her very own horse. When that time had arrived, she knew exactly where to go. Having come across Red Buck…
Dr. Suess Update
…four-year anniversary as proud adopters and family members of Dr. Seuss. While it is very true that Dr.Seuss is transformed, wanted, and home…it is also true that his new family is also experiencing the richness of a previously unwanted horse, who is home! Congratulations to Andrea, Dr. Seuss, and their entire family!…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 141- Memphis
…aritan purchased her, saving her from a horrific fate. Today, she is treasured, and undergoing training at Red Bucket. She has demonstrated the intelligence of her excellent breeding, fabulous conformation…just like her sire, and the sweetest nature, that makes us shudder to think of how she was exploited, and then discarded. This morning, she is enjoying a fresh pile of orchard, a thorough grooming, and a leisurely hand walk. Soon, she will know…