…prise, impressed. His new mom Michelle, burst into tears at the completion of his routine, overcome with indescribable emotion. Caspian is loved…he is safe. He now can lies down to sleep, and when he gets to his feet, it is anew life full of love, safety, acceptance….even the challenge of a horse show, that makes his mom cry, a famous judge applaud, and is Red Bucket Family celebrate a life saved, his life saved..and restored. Congratulations Casp…
Red Bucket Forever Home Found #159 – Cookie
…ver-after story of Cookie, there was the perfect recipe for a delightful new beginning, and the delicious anticipation of waiting for the ultimate moment of savoring a long-awaited treasure! Karen came to us with a rescue mindset, huge heart, and in pursuit of satisfying a deep longing for a special horse. She… was no stranger to horses, to rescue, or to creating second chances. Karen is one of those rare salt-of-the-earth people who selflessly ta…
Where Is Wallace Now?
…. It may have been the gentle grooming on his withers, Polo’s welcoming nicker, or the invitation to share hay under the shelter of Polo’s paddock that helped initiate Wallace’s move to Polo’s place. Wallace moved in, leaving behind his baggage…and isolation. He became more than just a side-kick, but a family member. Karen too, who has discovered a new and profound definition of family, friendship, and love, has extended the offer (jointly with Po…
December 2013 Adoption Celebration: Kingston
…feet and be shown in the Hunter classes. She and Red Bucket were committed to finding the horse of her dreams. Red Bucket and Brianna together went on this journey of finding just the right combination. Susan explained to Brianna that it takes nine months to have a baby and eleven months to have a baby horse. “Let’s take a year, and meet as many horses as possible. So that when you adopt, you really find your dream horse,” said Susan. Red Buc…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 118- Riot
…add that it left a lump in our throat the size of our newly inflated trailer tire. He was hard to catch and down right difficult to load…he was never aggressive, never mean…never even a little unpleasant. When we approached, he hunched his back an trembled violently, shaking in fear of being some how horrifically abused. We got him safely home to a new paddock constructed especially for him. We gave him some minor first aid, gentle grooming, dinn…
Baldwin
…n and hopes to be placed this summer in order to enjoy it with ‘ his ‘ new kids before they go back to school. Best friends to Dublin. Facebook January 2014: Baldwin was the epitome of unwanted. He had been left in a stall for nearly five years…ignored, uncared for, and completely neglected. He hadn’t been groomed, his filthy stall wasn’t cleaned, he had no exercise…no chance. When the stable was required to “get rid” of a number of horses, no one…
Behren
…both the winners circle and all of the trappings of fame that accompanies “Winning”. The jump starting (and the greed that accompanied it) was of course, his downfall. He bowed both front tendons, and with the suddenness of an unexpected tornado, went from hopeful… to hopeless. We were lucky to have rescued him, within moments of him walking onto the trailer that would transport him to a horrific and unspeakable demise. We named him Behren…dubbed…
Saying Goodbye to Styles
…asured, valued and loved. He left us with the same class that he arrived with, his head still high, his tail set….and an undeniable sense of gratitude. While his old body had given up, he left with a dignity that we were committed to him keeping…and taking with him, on his journey to run with his special friends over the rainbow bridge. Saturday, August 31st at 5:00pm we will toast Styles at the paddock that he shared with Jack. His friends are al…
Darcy and Mathe Update
…ight rope between possible despair and the glimmer of survival. Today is a new day, and the future for Mathe and her mother Darcy is laced with the promise of more sunny play dates and peaceful lunches in “Finbar’s Turn out”. Both Mathe and Darcy’s world have slowly become larger. Next week we will integrate these two beauties with Darla and McGarrah and Marlee and Kami. We can’t wait for the three mares to share their enrichment time watching the…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home #193 – OhSo
…feet have not touched the ground. After her “first ride” on her new horse, Michelle spent an inordinate amount of time taking meticulous care… of her treasured horse’s stall. It became apparent to us that the time was partially one of loving housekeeping…and partially one of not wanting the happy stream of tears to be shared with anyone other than the horse that she has waited her entire life for. We love these “OhSo” happy endings and wish Miche…