…nd to fall in love! Now as the story is told from our perspective, Dr. Seuss also chose Andrea…and her family. This holiday season will be the first Christmas that Dr. Seuss will wake up a wanted horse. Not only does Dr. Seuss have a new “mom”, but he also has Andrea’s husband Jerome, who appears to have become horse crazy himself, but he also has two special little boys…in fact, Dr. Seuss has his own story book ending…a family of his very own. Ha…
June 2016 Horse Highlight: Tilley
…ll make someone a very blessed and lucky new owner! “She is a very social horse and loves to be groomed,” says Red Bucket volunteer Davana Valentino. “She loves attention.” Michelle Mendez, our Curry Comb Club Coordinator, sums Tilley up this way, “I just love seeing her interact with volunteers. She is so calm and approachable, allowing volunteers to gain their confidence with being around and brushing a horse.” Michelle continues, “The joy and s…
Red Bucket Equine Rescue #147- Rockette
…h Rosie, who has quickly become her security blanket, of sorts, and he…r new BFF. It will be horses like Rockette who will help transform the paradigm of “unwanted horse”. Rockette is beautiful, a papered paint with absolutely lovely ground manners. She is healthy, well trained, and spent much or her previous life as a cutting horse. She is gentle with children, and well versed on trail. Today, which is ironically her 22nd birthday, she is looking…
Please help us complete our Silent Auction Baskets!
…ecial, warm thanks to those who have already generously donated! Tickets for the Gala are currently available!…
March 2016 Culture Message
…greeted me first. The rest of the birth was a breeze, and our newest little life saved was up and nursing within the hour. Trese (pronounced Tresa) named after our veterinarian, friend and benevolent supporter, Dr. Dave Treser, boldly claimed her life with an innocence that made my chest and throat burn.The next few days of course were dusted with the celebration of the delight of a new life. Perhaps for me, it was the magical gift of giving Stel…
November 2013 Culture Message
…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 hor…
Pixie
…e her forever. Many thanks to Shirley, Doug, and Dakota. Facebook Update: She is cute as a button, pretty much any little girls fantasy….and a trainers dream come true. Pixie found herself at one time trembling, bleeding, and brutalized…on an auction platform being traumatized by a kill buyer who is known for being especially heartless and barbaric. Saved by a friend….and for the last year a resident at Red Bucket, the picture of perfection, and m…
Bladwin’s Good-bye
…ent of Red Bucket, and therefore belonged to our community of Red Riding Hoods, volunteers, and members. He left us a treasured horse who will continue to remind us daily of the importance of our work, and the value of the unwanted. As is our tradition, Baldwin will be honored, toasted, and grieved at his stall on Saturday, November 21st at 3:00 pm. Baldwin’s family and friends are invited to bring a potluck item to share after the memorial, as we…
Shoe Drive
…Please help our horses get new shoes by donating your used and unwanted shoes! This program is a win win in that it will also provide shoes to needy individuals. Thank you all for helping to make a difference…one shoe at a time!…
Baby Bear is growing up!
…heir new family. Behren came to us damaged, slaughter-bound, and having suffered an unspeakable betrayal. Today, he is relishing work, learning, and partnership. Truly the complete package of beauty, conformation, desire, and intelligence…..oh, and lest we be incomplete…Personality Plus!!!…