…a, who has taught him the delightful anticipation of waiting for someone who you love, and who loves you in return. Welcome to your new life, Hansel!…
ABOUT US
…so began to re-home many of the horses, finding loving and committed forever homes. Adopters came from Colorado, Wyoming and Oklahoma, in addition to local Southern California communities. In January of 2012, we were given three months to relocate and find a home for the 65 horses under our care at that time. With the assistance of The Orange County Register and several news broadcasts, we were successful in getting our story out to the public….
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #326 – Petey
…to her orchard grass breakfast. Petey fell asleep on his feet as we welcomed him to the world, and will join his niece Miss Manners in a turnout later today…after a real nap! Our new and very precious donkeys will be receiving visitors this Sunday from 1:00-4:00. We welcome Petey to the world and wish him a very Happy Birthday!…
Viroko is Home for the Holidays
…rmations, she sits astride her perfect horse. While we all share the common denominator of loving our horses, Amanda lives it second by second. She has learned a new language, a language of being…being still…and listening, not for words, or even gestures, but listening to the heart beat of her dream , Viroko. This holiday season Amanda, and her perfect horse, spent their second of many holidays together. Viroko is home for the holidays, Viroko is…
Ranch Closure
…fesaving business. All tours, team member enrichment programs (e.g., Curry Comb Club, etc.), new team member orientations, Jr. Reds meetings, and adoption activities are temporarily suspended. We are grateful for the support & generosity of our Red Bucket Family in navigating this uncertain and difficult time. More than any other time, we are reliant on the generosity of others in order to be able to continue our lifesaving work. Please let us be…
Pregnant Mare Rescue Follow Up- The Lucky 13!
…Marlee (named after our good friend…and theirs, Marlene) and Darla (picture) are safe inside well bedded stalls at Red Bucket….a ranch that they now own in partnership with other previously abused, abandoned and slaughter bound horses. We welcome them to their second chance, which was made possible due to the generosity of you…our FaceBook friends who donated from 15 different states, joining a village of humanitarians who protect and serve horse…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue Forever Home Found #92- Valentine
…ied “No expectations” we swallowed twice. Perhaps with the the coming new year, those of us who save and serve can take heart that the tides will again wash ashore a day when again our horses are valued, when their worth is not measured in purses, ribbons, or ego. That the indescribable joy of care-taking, mutual devotion, and the partnership forged with our horses prevails as a lifetime high. Tonight, Valentine will go to sleep in the carefully p…
January 2016 Horse Highlight: Rubix
…as a show jumper, this huge, beautiful warmblood is completely professional inside and outside the show ring. Rubix is gracious with all who handle him. Throughout the filming of the upcoming movie “Emma’s Chance,” Rubix was one of the stunt-doubles for Willow who was the star horse in the production. “He loved having a job. It made him feel valued and wanted again.” This polished and exquisitely trained horse became the lesson horse for the star…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue # 210- Tula
…k up each foot when asked. She also loves to be groomed, hugged and gently scratched! This darling little “donkette” is safe and well on her way to a happy new life and second chance. While hard to believe, Tula is even more adorable in person than she is pictures! Welcome Baby Tula!…
Forever Home Found: Wyatt
…ies and intimacy that creates a bond of deep caring and love. The greatest majority of our residents have nothing when they come to us. At Red Bucket, our horses receive a name, a bucket, dignity, and the promise of a forever home. We have the privilege of providing a transitional relationship, a bond grounded in trust and consistency that for us can only be temporary, but for the horses, the relationship is foundational and lasting. While our h…